Food Safety Level 1
A structured food-safety qualification at Level 1 — knowledge matched to your responsibilities in the food chain.
Duration
40 hours
Delivery
Virtual or physical
Language
English
Outcome
Examined certificate
Training delivered under ISO 21001:2025 · Examination & certification under ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — together, CAS Academy.
Overview
Two-day virtual Food Safety Level 1 — Food Handler Awareness, based on Codex CXC 1-1969. Completed pre-issuance per the §9.2 prerequisite chain.
Foundational awareness of food hygiene principles for personnel who directly handle food in catering, retail, hospitality, or food-manufacturing settings. Covers personal hygiene, cross-contamination control, temperature control, allergen awareness and the legal duty of care under Codex CXC 1-1969 / Egyptian food safety regulation.
What you'll learn
- Build food-safety knowledge appropriate to Level 1 responsibilities.
- Understand hazards, controls and good hygiene practice.
- Apply HACCP principles at the right depth for your role.
- Recognise legal and customer expectations for safe food.
- Meet the knowledge requirements expected for your position.
Who should attend
- Food handlers, supervisors and managers (by level).
- Teams in manufacturing, catering, retail and logistics.
- Anyone responsible for safe food in their workplace.
How it's delivered
Format
40-hour programme, attend virtual — live online — or physical, in person.
Materials & trainer
Led by an approved CAS Academy trainer, with full course materials and worked examples.
Examination
A proctored examination under ISO/IEC 17024:2026 leads to the certificate.
Reasonable accommodation
Tell us at application and we'll arrange suitable accommodation for the assessment (§9.1.5).
The certificate you earn
Every certificate is verifiable online at academy.cas.com.eg/verify. CAS Academy operates to ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — accreditation in progress.
Prerequisites
Open to all food handlers and entry-level staff. Literacy in the chosen training language is recommended but not required; competence is assessed by direct observation and questioning during the course.
Reference standards
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Food Safety Level 1 programme and how is it delivered?
It runs over 40 training hours, and you can attend virtual — live online — or physical — in person at an agreed venue.
How much does the Food Safety Level 1 programme cost?
The fee depends on your chosen programme type (Just Training, Just Examination or Hybrid) and delivery (virtual or physical). Apply or contact CAS Academy and we'll confirm your fee.
Is there an examination, and what certificate do I receive?
Yes. You sit a proctored examination and, on a successful result, receive a CAS Academy personnel certificate carrying ISO 21001:2025 (training) and ISO/IEC 17024:2026 (examination). It is valid 3 years, with recertification every 3 years.
Do I need any prerequisites for Food Safety Level 1?
Open to all food handlers and entry-level staff. Literacy in the chosen training language is recommended but not required; competence is assessed by direct observation and questioning during the course.
How do I enrol?
Apply online from this page. We confirm prerequisites within 2 working days, then schedule your training and examination.
Ready to enrol on Food Safety Level 1?
Apply online and we’ll confirm your prerequisites within 2 working days.