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Level 5 Food Hygiene and Safety Diploma

Diploma in Food Hygiene and Safety at QLS Level 5 | 18 Premium Modules | CPD Accredited | 24/7 Tutor Support | Instant Access

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Overview

Food Hygiene and Safety focuses on advanced control measures that protect public health within food environments. This Level 5 programme explores Food Safety supervision, microbiology, contamination risks, temperature regulation, and legal duties across food operations. Learners review Food Hygiene responsibilities within management systems, compliance frameworks, and staff training structures. By progressing through the Level 5 Food Hygiene and Safety Diploma, participants build strategic awareness of Food Safety practices that influence food premises, preservation methods, waste control, and pest management across regulated settings.

Course Description

Food businesses operate under constant scrutiny, where a single lapse can affect reputation, legality, and consumer trust. This course opens with the core principles of Food Hygiene, then gradually moves into Food Safety leadership, encouraging structured decision-making within complex food environments. As regulations evolve, clarity becomes essential; therefore, this programme connects legislation with daily operational control.

Furthermore, the Level 5 Food Hygiene and Safety Diploma highlights how microbiology, contamination hazards, and illness prevention interact within real food systems. Learners explore how Food Safety management tools support consistency, while verification processes maintain accountability. Each topic builds logically, creating confidence in managing risks before they escalate.

Finally, attention shifts to premises design, equipment standards, cleaning systems, and waste procedures. Food Hygiene responsibilities extend beyond preparation, so this course addresses staff behaviour, pest control, and temperature monitoring. Consequently, learners progress with the ability to influence Food Safety culture, policy enforcement, and continuous improvement across food operations.

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Learning Outcome

Apply Food Safety legislation within operational frameworks
Supervise Food Hygiene procedures across food premises
Control contamination using preventative management tools
Evaluate microbiological risks affecting food quality
Implement temperature and preservation controls accurately

Who Is This Course For?

Food business owners overseeing compliance
Supervisors managing Food Safety systems
Quality controllers within food production
Catering managers responsible for Food Hygiene
Professionals seeking the Level 5 Diploma in Food Hygiene and Safety

Certificate of Achievement

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate

Upon completing the final assessment of the Level 5 Food Hygiene and Safety Diploma – QLS Endorsed Course, you can apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and delivered to your home by post for only £109.

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Career Path

Food Safety Manager – £38,000–£50,000: progression increases regulatory responsibility
Environmental Health Officer – £32,000–£48,000: advancement leads to senior inspection roles
Quality Assurance Manager – £35,000–£55,000: leadership roles raise organisational influence
Food Hygiene Consultant – £40,000–£60,000: expertise expands advisory scope
Operations Manager (Food Sector) – £45,000–£70,000: progression controls multi-site systems