How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

Knife Safety in the Kitchen

Name: Knife Safety in the Kitchen
Price: 9.60 GBP

Choosing, sharpening and storing knives, safe cutting, mandolines, carrying knives and first aid for cuts.

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A cook chopping herbs with a chef's knife on a board — Photo: Alyson McPhee on Unsplash

About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 15 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Everyone who cuts and prepares food: new cooks, apprentices, kitchen porters and front-of-house.

The 3 modules

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01
Choosing and caring for knives
Cuts are one of the most common injuries in kitchens. Most of them happen with the wrong knife, a blunt knife, or a knife used in a hurry.
02
Cutting safely
Good technique keeps your fingers away from the blade and the knife under control.
03
Carrying knives, the team and first aid
Knife safety is not just about cutting. Many injuries happen when knives are carried, passed or left lying around.

Course content based on the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and guidance from the Health and Safety Executive.

The final test

15 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Knife Safety in the Kitchen

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Knife Safety in the Kitchen course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about knife safety

Who is this course for?: Everyone who cuts and prepares food: new cooks, apprentices, kitchen porters and front-of-house.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.