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HACCP Level 1 Course
Basic food hygiene for anyone with light or low-risk food duties.
- 60 min
- Valid 3 yrs
€29 online
HACCP Level 1 & 2 Course
The food safety certificate for everyone who handles food. Both levels in one sitting, mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training, with your certificate the moment you pass.
25k25,000+ people train with Guardian Safety every year. Call 01 424 3013.
Per person, online
€39- 160 min online
- Certificate today
- Valid 3 years
- Unlimited attempts until you pass
25yrs
Training Irish food businesses
25,000+
People trained every year
4.9★
Google rating
CPD
Accredited course and centre
About this course
Both levels, one sitting, one certificate.
The HACCP Level 1 & 2 course is Guardian Safety's most popular food safety training, and the one most employers ask for. It brings together the two levels that Irish food businesses need their staff to hold: Level 1, the induction-level basics every person in a food area must know, and Level 2, the full food hygiene training for anyone who prepares, cooks, serves or stores food.
It has been mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training, which sets out the skills food handlers are expected to demonstrate at each level. That means the content lines up with what an Environmental Health Officer looks for during an inspection: personal hygiene, cross-contamination, temperature control, cleaning, pest awareness, record keeping and your role in the business's HACCP system.
Online, the course is video-based and self-paced. Watch the lessons, complete the knowledge checks, pass the multiple-choice exam and your certificate is generated immediately. Most people finish in around 160 minutes. For teams, the same course runs as a full-day classroom session with a Guardian trainer, at our Dublin training centre or at your premises.
Who needs it
Anyone who handles food. By law.
EU Regulation 852/2004, which applies in Ireland, requires every food business to make sure its food handlers are supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene to the level their job needs. Level 1 & 2 is that training for most kitchen, counter and service roles.
- Chefs, cooks and kitchen porters
- Waiting and bar staff
- Deli, café and takeaway counters
- Supermarket and retail food staff
- Care homes, hospitals and childcare
- Food production and packing
What you'll learn.
Six modules, each with short video lessons and a quick check. The final test is multiple choice, and you can retake it as often as you need.
Food safety awareness
Why food safety matters, what food poisoning is and how it happens, and who is at risk.
Contamination and prevention
Biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards, and the controls that stop them.
Safe food procedures
Deliveries, storage, temperatures, cooking, cooling, reheating and display.
Personal hygiene
Handwashing, protective clothing, illness reporting, jewellery and habits that spread bacteria.
HACCP
What a HACCP system is, the seven principles, and your part in keeping the records that prove it works.
Food safety law in Ireland
Your legal responsibilities as a food handler, what an inspection looks for, and what happens when it goes wrong.
By the end of the course you'll be able to
- Identify the hazards and risks associated with food preparation
- Define food poisoning and explain how it occurs
- Identify the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them
- Explain the importance of correct handling, storage, preparation and cooking of food
- Explain the legal responsibilities of an employee working with food
- List the structural requirements of a food premises
- Recognise a pest infestation and know how controls are implemented
- Define HACCP and outline its prerequisites and seven principles
- Describe why a HACCP system must be implemented and maintained
- Keep the records that show the system is working
Three ways to do it
Same certificate. Your choice of how.
Individuals
Online, on demand
Start the minute you pay. About 160 minutes of short video lessons, on a phone or laptop, pause and pick up any time. Pass the test and download your certificate.
- €39
- Cert today
Groups up to 12
Trainer-led, at yours or ours
A Guardian trainer runs the full Level 1 & 2 course for your group of up to 12 over a full day, at your premises or at our Dublin centre. Certificates on the day.
- From €725
- Full day
- Certs on the day
Teams and businesses
Group pricing
From €725 for up to 12 people at your premises, or add €100 per day to run it at our centre. One invoice, certificates on the day.
- Up to 12 people
- Nationwide
- Live virtual option
- Buy and start
Pay on the Online Academy and the course opens straight away. No waiting for access.
- Watch the lessons
Short videos with a knowledge check after each. Stop and pick up on any device.
- Pass the test
Multiple choice, with unlimited attempts until you pass, so nobody gets stuck.
- Download your certificate
Issued instantly as a PDF and emailed to you. Keep it with your training records.
Course details
Everything on one page.
No brochure to request, no call to book a call. If it isn't answered here, ring us.
- HACCP Level 1 & 2
- CPD accredited
- Issued on completion
- Valid 3 years
Your certificate
On passing the exam you receive a Guardian Safety HACCP Food Safety Level 1 & 2 certificate as a PDF, carrying 2 CPD credits. It is valid for three years. Employers can request copies for their training records.
| Course | Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP Level 1 & 2, mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | All food handlers, from new starters with no experience to anyone who prepares, serves or stores food |
| Format | Online on demand (video lessons and quizzes), or classroom at our centre or your premises |
| Duration | About 160 minutes online. A full day for group training. |
| Assessment | Multiple-choice test at the end. Unlimited attempts until you pass. |
| Certificate | Guardian Safety HACCP Food Safety Level 1 & 2 certificate, issued as a PDF the moment you pass. Valid for 3 years. |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited. Guardian Safety is a CPD accredited training centre. |
| Access | 12 months access to the online course, so you can revisit any module |
| Includes | A free optional HACCP Level 1 refresher module |
| Price | €39 online per person. Group training from €725 for up to 12 at your premises, plus €100 per day at our centre. |
Why train with Guardian
Twenty-five years training Irish food businesses.
CPD accredited centre
Guardian Safety is a CPD accredited training centre, and our core food safety courses carry CPD credits.
Instant certification
Pass the test and your certificate is generated on the spot. No waiting for emails or approvals.
Unlimited attempts until you pass
Retake the test as many times as you need until you pass, at no extra cost, with 12 months of access to go back over the lessons.
Real people on the phone
Call 01 424 3013, Monday to Friday 9 to 5:30, and talk to someone who can help.
Mapped to the guidelines
Our food safety courses are mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training and to Irish legislation.
4.9-star Google rating
Twenty-five years in business and 25,000 people trained a year. Read what customers say on Google.
The law and guidance behind this course
EU Regulation 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs
requires food business operators to ensure food handlers are supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene matters commensurate with their work.
FSAI Guide to Food Safety Skills
sets out the food safety skills for Level 1 (Induction), Level 2 (Additional) and Level 3 (Management). This course is mapped to the FSAI guidelines.
S.I. No. 369 of 2006
gives effect to the EU hygiene regulations in Ireland and is what Environmental Health Officers enforce.
Before you book
The questions we get every day.
Answered here so you don't have to wait on an email.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years from the date of issue. Keep it with your training records, and take the course again before it expires to get a new certificate.
Will an Environmental Health Officer accept it?
The course is mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training. Keep your certificate with your training records so it's there when an inspector asks.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. The lessons, the test and the certificate download all work on a phone, tablet or laptop, and you can stop and pick up where you left off.
What if I fail the test?
Take it again as many times as you need until you pass, at no extra cost. The lessons stay open so you can go back over anything first. Once you've passed, the course is complete and your certificate is issued.
Can I retake the course later, for example when my certificate expires?
Unlimited attempts apply to the test, until you pass. Once you've passed, the course is complete and your certificate is issued. When it's time to renew, you buy the course again and get a new certificate with a new date.
When do I get the certificate?
The moment you pass. It's generated automatically, downloads as a PDF and is emailed to you. Employers can request a copy for their records.
Do I need Level 1 before Level 2?
Not with this course. It covers both levels in one sitting, which is why it's the one most people choose. If you already hold Level 1, the Level 2 course on its own is shorter.
Can I book it for a group of staff?
Yes. We set up online licences for the whole team and you see who has finished, or a trainer comes to your premises. Use the form below and we'll quote by the next working day.
Is the online course accepted for a job application?
Yes. Employers across catering, retail, healthcare and food production accept it, and most ask for exactly this certificate before you start. Send them the PDF or bring a printed copy on day one.
Do I have to finish it in one sitting?
No. Your progress is saved automatically, and you have 12 months of access, so you can stop at any lesson and pick up later on any device.
How does group training work?
A Guardian trainer runs the course for up to 12 people, at your premises from €725 or at our Dublin centre for €100 more per day. A full day, certificates issued on the day, one invoice. Level 2 for groups is delivered as this course.
For business
Certify the whole team, once.
Tell us how many staff and where you are. We'll come back with a price for online licences, a trainer at your premises, or a day at our centre.
- One contact, one invoice, any number of staff
- New starters added any time
- Certificates for every person, issued on the day
Or call 01 424 3013, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5:30.
Other food safety courses
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HACCP Level 2 Course
The next step for food handlers who already hold Level 1.
- 85 min
- Valid 3 yrs
€34 online
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HACCP Level 3 Course
Management of Food Hygiene for the people who own the HACCP plan: managers, supervisors, head chefs and owners.
- 420 min
- Valid 5 yrs
€195 online
Need a certificate today?
Buy the online course and you'll have it before you finish your shift.