The FOODSAFE Level 1 course will cover the following topics:

• Food-borne illness and causes
• Food safety plans and HACCP
• Food handler Health and hygiene
• Receiving & storing food safely
• Preparing food safely
• Cleaning, sanitizing & pest control
• Premises requirements

Certification

• At the end of the session, students will be required to write and pass a multiple-choice exam before receiving certification. A minimum of 70% is necessary to pass this exam. The certificate is valid for 5 years.
• Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be issued a temporary certificate by the invigilator, which is valid for 3 months from date of issue. The temporary certificate will be followed within 6-8 weeks by a new permanent photo ID card.

Change, Refund & Return Policy

• Please be aware that course fees, once charged, are non-refundable
• If you are late, you might not be allowed to join the class because of certification rules related to time and content missed. Late participants cannot get a refund or reschedule and must pay the full fee.
• A student is considered a no-show if they register but do not attend and do not notify PICS Employability Training Centre. No-shows are not eligible for a refund and must pay the full fee. Course transfers are not allowed for no-shows.
• If you are sick and can’t attend, you must notify PICS Employability Training Centre before the course starts. A doctor’s note may be needed to allow a transfer to a different course date.