CPD Level 3 Supervising Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering
In-depth training for managers, supervisors, and kitchen leaders. Develop critical auditing, HACCP implementation, and team leadership skills.
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- ✓ Start when you like — 12 months access
- ✓ Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
- ✓ Instant certificate on passing
Level 3 goes well beyond Level 2: 8 hours of supervisory-level content across 28 modules, covering HACCP, audits and food safety management — reflected in the price difference.
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Yes — employers can check any certificate instantly on our verification page.
Our CPD certificates are widely used as evidence of staff training during food hygiene inspections.
Yes — fully responsive, works on any device, and your progress saves automatically.
You can review the material and retake the assessment — see our retake policy below.
Preview the course before you enrol
Module 1 Overview — Why Food Safety Matters
Welcome to Module 1 of Level 3. This module sets the foundation for everything that follows — the legal, moral, and business case for food safety, and what the law actually expects of you as a supervisor. By the end of this module you will be able to explain why food safety matters to your team, apply the correct controls, lead using the Brief–Observe–Correct–Verify cycle, and use records as evidence of due diligence…
Who is this course for?
- Restaurant owners
- Takeaway owners
- Kitchen managers
- Supervisors
- Head chefs
- Senior food handlers
- Food business operators
- Staff responsible for food safety records and hygiene controls
Course content / modules
- Module 1: Why Food Safety Matters
- Module 2: High-Risk Foods
- Module 3: Who is Most at Risk?
- Module 4: Roles of Responsibility & Training
- Module 5: Key Terms & Hazards
- Module 6: Key Pathogens & Illness
- Module 7: Cross-Contamination Controls
- Module 8: Colour-Coding — Boards & Knives
- Module 9: Personal Hygiene & Premises
- Module 10: Allergen Management
- Module 11: PPDS & Natasha's Law
- Module 12: Deliveries & Chilled Storage
- Module 13: Cooking Safely
- Module 14: Cooling Safely
- Module 15: Reheating
- Module 16: Hot Holding
- Module 17: Thermometry & Calibration
- Module 18: Cleaning & Disinfection
- Module 19: COSHH & Chemical Safety
- Module 20: Pest Control & Waste Management
- Module 21: Food Safety Management Systems
- Module 22: HACCP — Flow & Hazard Analysis
- Module 23: HACCP — Monitoring, Verification & Audits
- Module 24: Supplier Approval & Traceability
- Module 25: Recall, Withdrawal & Outbreak Management
- Module 26: Incident Management & CAPA
- Module 27: Food Safety Culture
- Module 28: Continuous Improvement & KPIs
Assessment & certification
At the end of the course, learners complete a 30-question multiple-choice assessment. A pass mark of 70% is required to pass and download the certificate.
After passing, learners can download a PDF certificate with a unique certificate reference number and a QR verification code. Alpha Hygiene Centre recommends refresher training every 3 years to help learners keep their knowledge up to date. An employer or workplace policy may require training sooner.
Retake policy
If you do not pass the assessment, you may review the course material and retake the assessment. Retakes are limited to 5 attempts per course to prevent misuse, and every attempt is recorded.
Is this an Ofqual-regulated qualification?
This course provides a CPD certificate of completion issued by Alpha Hygiene Centre. It is designed to support professional development and food hygiene training records. It is not presented as an Ofqual-regulated RQF qualification unless specifically stated. See our FAQ for more questions.