Digital Food Safety System
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NCASS Online Training
Online Food Hygiene &
Safety Training
Online training for food and drink businesses, including food hygiene Levels 1–3, allergen awareness, HACCP, workplace safety and practical business courses. Train yourself or your team at your own pace.
Quick Course Guide
Which Food Hygiene Course Do I Need?
The right level depends on whether you work around food, handle open food or supervise food safety.
Level 1 Food Hygiene
Choose Level 1 if you work around food but have little or no involvement in handling open food, such as front-of-house, cleaning, runner or pot-wash roles.
View Level 1 CourseLevel 2 Food Hygiene
Choose Level 2 if you prepare, handle or serve open food. It is the usual course for chefs, kitchen assistants, baristas, servers and other food handlers.
View Level 2 CourseLevel 3 Food Hygiene
Choose Level 3 if you own or manage a food business, supervise food safety, train staff or sign off HACCP and due-diligence records.
View Level 3 CourseNeed specialist training? Choose Allergen Awareness if you manage allergen risks, or HACCP Training if you are responsible for implementing or following a food safety management system.
Read the Full Training GuideEssential Training
Food Hygiene Training
Choose the right level for your role—from working around food to leading food safety across a business.
Approx. 1–2 hours
Level 1 Food Hygiene
For staff with little or no open food handling, including front-of-house, runners, cleaners and pot-wash or kitchen porter roles.
Member price
£12.50 + VAT
Non-member price
£17.50 + VAT
Approx. 2–3 hours
Level 2 Food Hygiene
For anyone who prepares, handles or serves food, including chefs, kitchen assistants, baristas, servers and other food handlers.
Member
£12.50 + VAT
Non-member
£25 + VAT
Approx. 8–9 hours
Level 3 Food Hygiene
Advanced training for owners, supervisors and managers who oversee food safety or sign off HACCP / due-diligence records.
Member
£15 + VAT
Non-member
£100 + VAT
Approx. 3–4 hours
Allergen Awareness Training
For employers and staff who need to understand allergen responsibilities and manage allergen risks within a food and drink business.
Member: £15 + VAT
Non-member: £25 + VAT
Approx. 3–4 hours
HACCP Training for Caterers
For food business owners, managers, chefs and food handlers responsible for implementing / following a food safety management system.
Member: £15 + VAT
Non-member: £50 + VAT
Protect People
Workplace Safety Training
Practical online courses covering the safety responsibilities common to catering and hospitality.
Approx. 3–4 hours
Health & Safety in Catering
Understand workplace health and safety responsibilities and learn how to reduce risks to customers and colleagues.
Member: £15 + VAT
Non-member: £50 + VAT
Approx. 3–4 hours
First Aid Training for Food Businesses
Learn how to respond to minor injuries and first aid incidents in a catering environment until professional help arrives.
Member: £15 + VAT
Non-member: £25 + VAT
Approx. 3–4 hours
Fire Safety Essentials
Understand fire safety responsibilities, hazards, fire-fighting equipment and emergency procedures in hospitality environments.
Member: £15 + VAT
Non-member: £25 + VAT
Approx. 3–4 hours
LPG Gas Safety Training
Learn how to move, store, connect, use and disconnect LPG cylinders safely in catering and hospitality environments.
Member: £15 + VAT
Non-member: £50 + VAT
Build Your Business
Business Training
Go beyond compliance with practical guidance built around starting and running an independent food business.
Self-paced online course
Starting a Street Food Business
Practical guidance on planning, launching and running a successful street food business – from costs, compliance and equipment to branding, trading opportunities and profitability.
View Street Food CourseBuilt for the Industry
Why Train with NCASS?
Learn at your own pace and gain clear evidence of training from a provider that understands independent food businesses.
Created for Food Businesses
Training developed specifically for catering and hospitality.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Pause and return whenever it suits you, from any compatible device.
Instant Digital Certificates
Access proof of training as soon as you pass an applicable course.
Printed Certificates Included
Receive a printed, laminated certificate with applicable courses.
Unlimited Assessment Retakes
Retake the final assessment without paying for the course again.
Assured and Recognised
Applicable courses are NCASS Accredited, CPD Certified, Primary Authority Assured and recognised by EHOs. See how our training is reviewed and accredited.
More Than Training Discounts
Looking for More Than Just Training?
Training is just one part of NCASS membership. Get the systems, tools, expert support and savings to help you run a safer, more compliant and more profitable food business.
Explore Membership✓ Food safety and compliance systems
✓ Online risk assessment tools
✓ Primary Authority protection
✓ Expert business and compliance support
✓ Vouchers, supplier discounts and cashback
✓ Professional training at member prices
Training FAQs
Common Questions About NCASS Training
Which food hygiene course do I need?
Level 1 is for people working around food with little or no open food handling. Level 2 is for people who prepare, handle or serve open food. Level 3 is for owners, managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing food safety.
Are the courses completed online?
Yes. NCASS courses are completed online and are self-paced, so you can pause and return when it suits you from a compatible device.
Can I retake the assessment?
Yes. Unlimited assessment retakes are included, so you do not need to purchase the course again if you do not pass on your first attempt.
Will I receive a training certificate?
Applicable courses include an instant digital certificate when you pass, plus a printed and laminated certificate sent by post.
Is NCASS training recognised by Environmental Health Officers?
Applicable courses are NCASS Accredited, CPD Certified, Primary Authority Assured and recognised by EHOs. Read about NCASS training accreditation.
Do NCASS members receive discounted training?
Yes. Members receive discounted prices across the NCASS training catalogue and can allocate courses to staff through the member dashboard.
Train with Confidence
Accredited Training Built for Food Businesses
NCASS online training is written and designed for independent food and drink businesses. Compliance-related course content is reviewed by industry and regulatory experts through our Primary Authority partnerships. Applicable courses are NCASS Accredited, CPD Certified, Primary Authority Assured and recognised by Environmental Health Officers.
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