Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety

The Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety is an internationally recognised qualification offered by Hopes Safety Consultancy in Al Ain, UAE. This course is designed to prepare learners for employment in a food business or to support those already working in a low-risk food handling role, including waiting staff, healthcare workers, kitchen porters, and stock or store room staff. Awarded by Highfield Qualifications a globally trusted leader in food safety certifications this course gives learners the essential knowledge and confidence to handle food safely and meet workplace compliance standards across the UAE and worldwide.

Course Overview

The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in a food business, or to support a current position within a low risk role where there is an element of food handling. This includes waiting staff, healthcare workers, kitchen porters, and stock or store room staff. The course is typically delivered as a half-day (4-hour) training programme, making it ideal for busy professionals and corporate teams in the UAE.

Learners gaining this qualification will understand that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing, and handling of food. On successful completion, learners receive an internationally recognised Highfield certificate, valid across the UAE, GCC, and globally.

Who Should Attend This Highfield Level 1 Food Safety Course?

This Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety is ideal for anyone working in or entering the food industry in a low risk role. The course is suitable for:

Waiting staff and food and beverage service personnel
Kitchen porters and kitchen assistants
Stock and store room staff handling food items
Healthcare workers involved in food service
Cleaners working in food preparation areas
Hotel, restaurant, café, and catering employees
Supermarket and retail food handlers
Newly hired staff in the UAE hospitality and food service sector

Learning Outcomes of the Highfield Level 1 Food Safety Course

By the end of this Highfield-accredited training course, learners will be able to:

Understand the importance of personal hygiene in food safety
Keep work areas, equipment, and utensils clean and hygienic
Store, prepare, and handle food at safe temperatures
Identify and prevent common food contamination hazards (physical, chemical, biological, and allergenic)
Recognise each employee’s legal and moral responsibility for food safety
Apply safe food handling practices in line with UAE food safety regulations and international standards

Course Details

Qualification Information

Qualification Title: Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety
Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications (United Kingdom)
Qualification Level: Level 1
Duration: 4 Hours (Half-Day Training Course)
Mode of Delivery: Classroom-based at HSC Al Ain centre OR in-house at your premises
Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examination
Certification: Internationally recognised Highfield certificate
Entry Requirements: No formal prerequisites; suitable for learners aged 14 and above
Language of Delivery: English (Arabic and Urdu support available on request)

Assessment Method

This qualification is assessed by a multiple choice examination conducted at the end of the training. Successful learners will be awarded the official Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety certificate.

Why Choose Hopes Safety Consultancy (HSC) for Highfield Training in the UAE?

Hopes Safety Consultancy is an approved Highfield International training centre based in Al Ain, UAE, and an ISO 9001,ISO14001 and ISO 45001 certified provider of international and national HSE training. We are recognised across the UAE for our high-quality delivery, experienced trainers, and excellent learner success rates.