The FOODSAFE Level 1 course is an official British Columbia food safety certification program for individuals who prepare, handle, store or serve food.

This one-day, in-person course teaches essential food safety practices, including preventing foodborne illness, personal hygiene, temperature control, safe food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing.

Duration

7–8 hours in class

Completion Requirements

Participants must:

• Attend the full course

• Complete the final exam

• Achieve a minimum grade of 70%

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive an official FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, valid for 5 years.

Who Is This Course For?

FOODSAFE Level 1 is suitable for:

• Restaurant, café and bakery staff

• Cooks, servers and kitchen workers

• Food vendors and food truck operators

• Catering and food service workers

• Child care and daycare workers

• Caregivers working in care facilities

• Home care workers and caregivers preparing meals for clients

• Senior living and residential care staff

• Students entering food service or caregiving professions

• Anyone responsible for preparing or serving food

Course Content

Participants learn about:

• Foodborne illness

• Personal hygiene and handwashing

• Cross-contamination prevention

• Safe food storage

• Temperature control

• Safe food preparation and service

• Cleaning and sanitizing

• Workplace and food safety

Included With Your Course

• Official FOODSAFE Level 1 course materials

• Instructor-led in-person training

• Final examination

• Official 5-year FOODSAFE Level 1 certification upon successful completion