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HACCP Level 1 & 2 Course
The food safety certificate for everyone who handles food.
- 160 min
- Valid 3 yrs
€39 online
HACCP Level 2 Course
The next step for food handlers who already hold Level 1. Eighty-five minutes online, mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training, certificate the moment you pass.
25k25,000+ people train with Guardian Safety every year. Call 01 424 3013.
Per person, online
€34- 85 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
The full food hygiene certificate for people who prepare food.
HACCP Level 2 is the full food hygiene certificate for people who prepare, cook, handle or store open food. It builds on Level 1, so it's the right course if you already hold a Level 1 certificate and your role has grown, or if your employer needs you at Level 2 for a kitchen, deli, counter or production position.
Mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training, Level 2, the course covers food safety awareness, contamination and its prevention, safe food procedures from delivery to display, personal hygiene, the HACCP system and your part in it, and food safety law in Ireland. A free Level 1 refresher is included, so you can go over the basics before the new material.
It's video-based and self-paced, around 85 minutes on any device, with a multiple-choice exam and instant certification. If you don't yet hold Level 1, choose the HACCP Level 1 & 2 course, which covers both in one sitting.
Who needs it
For food handlers who prepare food.
Level 2 is the standard certificate for anyone who prepares, cooks or handles open food. If you already hold Level 1, this course adds the rest. If you don't, the Level 1 & 2 course covers both for a few euro more.
- Chefs, cooks and commis
- Kitchen assistants who prepare food
- Deli, café and takeaway staff
- Care home and hospital catering
- Food production and packing
- Supervisors who need Level 2 before Level 3
What you'll learn.
Six modules of short video lessons with a quick check after each, then a multiple-choice test you can retake as often as you need.
Food safety awareness
Food poisoning, how it happens, and the groups most at risk.
Contamination and prevention
Biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards and the controls that stop them.
Safe food procedures
Deliveries, storage, temperature control, cooking, cooling, reheating and display.
Personal hygiene
Handwashing, protective clothing, illness reporting and habits that spread bacteria.
HACCP
The seven principles, prerequisites, and your part in keeping the records.
Food safety law in Ireland
Legal responsibilities, premises requirements, and recognising and controlling pests.
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
- Apply correct handling, storage, preparation, cooking, cooling and reheating practices
- 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
- Understand the requirements for establishing a HACCP system
Three ways to do it
Same certificate. Your choice of how.
Individuals
Online, on demand
Start the minute you pay. About 85 minutes of short video lessons on any device, pass the test and download your certificate.
- €34
- Cert today
Groups up to 12
Trainer-led, at yours or ours
Level 2 for a group runs as the full Level 1 & 2 course, a full day with a Guardian trainer for up to 12 people at your premises or at our Dublin centre.
- From €725
- Full day
- Certs on the day
Teams and businesses
Group pricing
From €725 for up to 12 people at your premises (delivered as Level 1 & 2), or add €100 per day at our centre.
- 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 2
- CPD accredited
- Issued on completion
- Valid 3 years
Your certificate
On passing the exam you receive a Guardian Safety HACCP Food Safety Level 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 2, mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Food handlers who prepare or handle open food and already hold Level 1 |
| Format | Online on demand, video lessons and quizzes |
| Duration | About 85 minutes |
| Assessment | Multiple-choice test. Unlimited attempts until you pass. |
| Certificate | Guardian Safety HACCP Food Safety Level 2 certificate, issued as a PDF the moment you pass. Valid 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 | €34 online per person. Group training from €725 for up to 12 (delivered as Level 1 & 2) 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 handlers to be 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.
Before you book
The questions we get every day.
Answered here so you don't have to wait on an email.
Do I need Level 1 first?
Level 2 assumes you hold Level 1. If you don't, take the Level 1 & 2 course, it covers both and costs €39.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years from the date of issue. Take the course again before it expires to get a new certificate.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Lessons, test and certificate all work on a phone, tablet or laptop.
What if I fail the test?
Retake it as many times as you need until you pass, at no extra cost. 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 downloads as a PDF and is emailed to you.
Can I book it for a group of staff?
Yes. Online licences for the whole team with one invoice, and you can see who has finished. Use the form below.
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.
Can a group do Level 2 in person?
Yes. For groups it's delivered as the full Level 1 & 2 course, up to 12 people, from €725 at your premises or €100 more per day at our centre, with certificates on the day.
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 1 Course
Basic food hygiene for anyone with light or low-risk food duties.
- 60 min
- Valid 3 yrs
€29 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
Already hold Level 1?
Finish Level 2 online tonight and have the certificate before you clock in tomorrow.