FoodSafe Level 1
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FoodSafe Level 1
According to the BC Health Act, certification in FoodSafe Level 1 is required for all food service establishments. By law, every operator must be certified, and a minimum of one employee on every shift must be certified.
FOODSAFE Level 1 is designed for those involved in food service—whether you’re an operator or a hands-on employee like a cook, server, busser, dishwasher, or deli worker. Completing the course ensures you are certified to manage food safely in a professional setting.
| Course Duration | Class Time | Class Location | Language |
| 1 day / 6 hours (including coffee & lunch breaks) | 10 AM – 4 PM | In-person Class Only | English |
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
Learn all these amazing things as mentioned in course for
$84
Inclusive of all taxes
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 the 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.