WSQ Food Safety
1-Day
87.20
WSQ Food Safety Level 1 Refresher
Renew Your WSQ Food Safety Certification
Refresh skills, renew certification, stay compliant with WSQ Food Safety Level 1 Refresher.
- 87.20
SCHEDULE
June TBC
July TBC
For Corporate Enquiries
Course Overview
Safeguard public health and elevate your professional standards with the WSQ Food Safety Level 1 (Refresher) course. This essential program empowers you with updated knowledge and practical skills in food safety and hygiene, ensuring you can confidently apply best practices in the workplace. Specifically, you will revisit crucial topics such as personal hygiene, safe ingredient usage, proper food handling and storage, and maintaining equipment and premises cleanliness to uphold the highest food safety standards. This course is ideal for renewing your food hygiene certificate in Singapore.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the WSQ Food Safety Level 1 (Refresher) course, learners will be able to:
-
- ● Clearly recall key food safety principles and understand their critical role in preventing food-borne illnesses.
- ● Quickly identify potential food safety hazards and take the right steps to control them.
- ● Consistently apply good personal hygiene practices during food handling tasks.
- ● Confidently demonstrate updated knowledge of their responsibilities in maintaining food safety within a professional F&B setting.
Course Duration
4.5 hours (1 Day)
Assessment
Written & Practical
Mode of Delivery
Offline
Course Duration, Assessment & Delivery
The WSQ Food Safety Level 1 (Refresher) certification can be achieved within a concise 4.5-hour (1 Day) training period. Your refreshed proficiency will be assessed through both a Written & Practical Assessment, ensuring a thorough understanding of the updated course material. The Mode of Delivery is designed for maximum engagement:
- ● Classroom Setting: Participate in interactive training sessions.
- ● Practical & Assessment: Engage in hands-on activities to reinforce learning.
- ● Medium of Instruction: The Medium of Instruction is primarily English, with essential content available in Tamil and Malay to accommodate diverse learners.
Certification
Once participants successfully complete and pass the assessment for this SFA-accredited refresher course, they will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SSG. This nationally recognised certification affirms their qualifications as trained food handlers in Singapore.
Who should Attend this course?
The WSQ Food Safety Level 1 (Refresher) course is specifically designed for individuals who have already obtained their initial certification and need to renew their knowledge and official status.
- ● Existing Certified Food Handlers / Professionals: Ideal for those whose current food hygiene certificate in Singapore is nearing expiry or has recently expired.
- ● Kitchen Staff, Chefs, Cooks: Crucial for culinary professionals needing to stay updated on the latest food safety standards.
- ● Supervisors and Managers: Essential for leaders overseeing food operations who need to maintain their food safety compliance knowledge.
Note: Please contact us for more information on funding eligibility.
Pre-requisite
Most importantly, participants MUST already hold a valid or recently expired WSQ Food Safety Level 1 (or Basic Food Hygiene Course) certificate issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) or the National Environment Agency (NEA). During registration, they will need to provide proof of their prior certification.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is WSQ Food Safety certification?
Who issues the Statement of Attainment (SOA)?
What are the prerequisites for the course?
Fortunately, there are no formal prerequisites for the WSQ Food Safety Level 1 course. Consequently, it is perfectly suitable for both new and existing food handlers. However, it is important to note that participants should be able to understand instructions in English or one of the supported languages, namely Tamil or Malay, to ensure effective learning. For the Refresher course, participants MUST possess a valid or recently expired WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (or Basic Food Hygiene Course) certificate.
How do I register?
Can I use SkillsFuture Credit for this course?
What if I fail the assessment?
Is this course recognised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)?
Highlights- WSQ Food Safety Level 1 Refresher
Duration
4.5 hours (1 Day)
Fee
$87.20
Accreditation
SFA, SSG, SAFE
Certificate
Statement of Attainment
Pre-requisite
Level 1 Cert (valid/expired)
Content
Hygiene, Handling, Storage, Hazards, Regulations
Languages
English, Tamil, Malay
Delivery
Classroom, Practical, Hands-on
Assessment
Written, Practical
Funding
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC), 70%/90%
Ideal For
Certified Food Handlers, F&B Staff
Registration
Online, Phone, Email, WhatsApp