Food Safety - Level 2 (Principles of HACCP).

The certified Level 2 food safety and HACCP course for food workers in retail and catering in Ireland. It covers what food workers are required to learn within 6 months of starting employment. Start today, study online in about 2.5 hours and get your certificate.

Who it's for

• Chefs, cooks and kitchen staff
• Food retail, deli and catering staff
• Anyone who has completed Level 1 and needs Level 2 within 6 months of starting work
• No entry requirements

What you'll learn

• What HACCP is and how it keeps food safe
• Hazards, risk assessment and critical control points
• Monitoring, corrective actions and record keeping
• Premises, deliveries, storage and pest control
• Contamination, food poisoning and personal hygiene
• Your legal responsibilities in a food business

How it works

• Buy the course online. It takes less than a minute.
• Your login details arrive by email straight away.
• Log in, choose your language and work through the short modules on your phone, tablet or computer. Stop and restart whenever you like.
• Pass the final online exam and download your certificate.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need Level 2?

Food workers are required to learn these skills within 6 months of starting employment.

How long does it take?

About 2.5 hours in total, across 21 short modules. You can split it into short sessions and pick up where you left off.

How is it assessed?

Short self-checks after each module (these don't count) and one final online exam. Pass it and you receive your certificate.

Can I do the course in my own language?

Yes. When you log in, choose your language from the list. The languages available for this course are shown above. Translated versions are provided to support understanding.