Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Course for Catering – RSPH

Course Description

This qualification provides comprehensive training in food safety and hygiene protocols tailored for catering professionals. The programme emphasises effective staff monitoring and the establishment of control measures. Ofqual-regulated through RSPH in England.

Who It's For

Food business supervisors, junior and assistant managers
HACCP team members
Catering and hospitality staff seeking supervisory knowledge
Career-focused food industry professionals
Anyone responsible for supervising food safety in professional settings

What You'll Learn

UK legislation, Local Authority roles, and Food Standards Agency requirements
High-risk foods and foodborne illness statistics
Cross-contamination, personal hygiene, cleaning, disinfection, pest control
Equipment, waste management
HACCP 12-step process, prerequisites, Safer Food Better Business, MyHACCP
Supervisory training: communication, induction, formal and refresher training, documentation

Learning Outcomes

Gain in-depth understanding of food safety principles
Learn how to prevent foodborne illness
Improve your business's reputation and customer confidence
Enhance your career prospects in the food industry
Achieve compliance with food safety regulations
Develop knowledge of the supervisor's role in controlling food safety
Increase confidence in food safety supervision

Accreditation

RSPH (Royal Society for Public Health) — Ofqual regulated in England.

Duration

Three-day programme (09:30–17:00), with a small amount of coursework between days.

Assessment

Synoptic examination: 45 multiple-choice questions
Pass mark: 30/45
Scoring: 30–37 = Pass; 38+ = Distinction
Resits available (additional fees apply)
Official ID required on exam day

Prerequisites

Recommended: understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene, ideally Level 2 Food Safety or Level 2 HACCP. Minimum literacy Level 1.

Delivery & Pricing

On-Site Training

Price: £650 + £55pp (special offer; usually £800 + £55pp)
Includes RSPH exam fees
Delivered at your business location across England and Wales
Travel fees may apply
VAT exempt

Remote Public Courses

Price: £270pp (special offer; usually £350pp)
Includes exam fees
Live online training via video conferencing
Materials: £20 posting fee or email delivery
Exam in-person at Kitchen Tonic's London venue or your workplace
VAT exempt

Upcoming Public Courses

24th, 25th and 26th March 2026 (remote online)
Exam: 27th March 2026 at Clapham Junction

Suggested Progression

Level 4 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering.

Trainer Credentials

BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Nutrition
15+ years teaching accredited Level 3 courses
8+ years at Westminster Adult Education
6 years training multinational luxury hotel groups
10+ years international food safety auditing experience
Food Safety and Hygiene Consultant