WSQ Food Safety
TGS-2025059549
1-Day
163.50
WSQ Food Safety Level 1
Build Confidence in Food Handling & Compliance
Unlock Career Opportunities in Food & Beverage industry
- 163.50*
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Food Safety Course level 1 is WSQ-accredited and approved by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and teaches essential skills in personal and food hygiene. This comprehensive food safety course covers practising good personal hygiene, using safe ingredients, handling and storing food safely, and maintaining clean utensils, equipment, and storage area.
Upon passing the assessment, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and meet the legal requirements to handle food in SFA-licensed premises. Participants will learn to identify potential hazards in food preparation and implement measures to mitigate these risks.
This food hygiene training is crucial for anyone involved in food handling, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing overall food safety. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the competency to work in various food establishments, including kitchens, hawker centres, and food and beverage outlets.
Upon passing the assessment, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and meet the legal requirements to handle food in SFA-licensed premises. Participants will learn to identify potential hazards in food preparation and implement measures to mitigate these risks.
This food hygiene training is crucial for anyone involved in food handling, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing overall food safety. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the competency to work in various food establishments, including kitchens, hawker centres, and food and beverage outlets.
Course Objectives
The WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1 is an SFA-accredited programme designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills of food safety and hygiene required to be certified food handlers in Singapore. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to work in various food establishments, including kitchens, hawker centres, and food outlets, in compliance with SFA regulations.
The Food Safety Course Level 1 equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for food safety and hygiene. This comprehensive food safety course covers practising good personal hygiene, using safe ingredients, handling and storing food safely, and maintaining clean utensils, equipment, and storage areas.
Participants will learn to identify potential hazards in food preparation and implement measures to mitigate these risks. This food hygiene training is crucial for anyone involved in food handling, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing overall food safety.
The Food Safety Course Level 1 equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for food safety and hygiene. This comprehensive food safety course covers practising good personal hygiene, using safe ingredients, handling and storing food safely, and maintaining clean utensils, equipment, and storage areas.
Participants will learn to identify potential hazards in food preparation and implement measures to mitigate these risks. This food hygiene training is crucial for anyone involved in food handling, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing overall food safety.
Background
This course was formerly known as the Basic Food Hygiene Course and was revised and renamed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) on 30 November 2020.
Learning Outcomes
Participants undertaking this course will learn to:
- ● Practice personal hygiene to minimise food safety risks.
- ● Use safe ingredients in food preparation.
- ● Handle food safely throughout the preparation and serving process.
- ● Store food safely to prevent contamination and spoilage.
- ● Maintain cleanliness of utensils, equipment, and service/storage areas.
Course Benefits
Participants undertaking this course will learn to:
- ● SkillsFuture Funding: The WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and other subsidies.
- ● Accreditation: Approved by SFA, enhances career prospects and demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety.
- ● Industry Recognition: Certification is accepted by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), meeting stringent industry standards.
Mode of Training & Duration
Mode of Delivery
OFFLINE
This course is conducted in a classroom setting, providing an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Course Duration
7.5 hours (1 Day)
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Classroom Hour:
6 hours
Assessment Hour:
1.5 hours
Course Outline
Food Safety Course Level 1 Course Content
1. Practise Good Personal Hygiene
- ● Importance of good personal hygiene.
- ● Impact of good personal hygiene on preventing food-borne illnesses.
- ● Hand washing procedures.
- ● Importance of working only when in good health.
- ● Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.
2. Use safe ingredients
- ● Use safe and wholesome food ingredients.
- ● How to clean and wash food as required.
3. Handling Food Safely
- ● Impact of safe defrosting to prevent contamination.
- ● Importance of preventing cross-contamination.
- ● Considerations for handling high-risk food.
- ● Considerations for handling ready-to-eat food.
- ● Importance of maintaining food hygiene during food transportation.
- ● Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.
- ● Separate and label meat grinders used for processing mutton, pork and beef.
4. Store Food Safely
- ● How temperature affects the growth of germs in food and expiry date.
- ● Importance of holding and storing food at proper temperatures.
- ● Importance of maintaining proper storage conditions.
- ● Importance of ensuring that food products and items used in food preparation and service are stored away from potential sites of contamination.
- ● Importance of stock rotation, such as the first expire, first out (FEFO) system.
- ● Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.
5. Maintain cleanliness of utensils, equipment and service/storage areas
- ● Importance of using correct procedures during cleaning.
- ● Importance of using clean and safe utensils and equipment to prepare food.
- ● Importance of keeping premises clean to prepare food safely.
- ● Impact of good refuse management.
- ● Importance of effective pest control at food establishments.
- ● Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.
Mode of Assessment
At the end of the Food Safety Course Level 1 participants will undergo a 1.5-hour assessment. This assessment comprises a practical performance evaluation and a written examination, which includes both Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer Questions.
Certification
Participants must attain 100% competency for all assessments to receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Requirement
Minimum Entry
- ● Atleast 16 years old.
- ● Able to speak, listen, write, and read basic English.
- ● No prior work experience required.
Pre-requisites
Candidates must be in proper dress code and adhere to the following when attending class:- ● Do not wear slippers.
- ● Do not wear accessories/jewellery.
- ● Do not wear nail polish or fake fingernails.
- ● Keep fingernails short and clean.
- ● Keep long hair tied back and in a tidy condition.
Assessment Modes
Written Exam
Practical Exam
Available In
This SFA-Accredited Food Hygiene Course is available in English, Chinese and Tamil.
Validity of Food Hygiene Certificate
Food hygiene certification is valid for 5 years upon completion. After passing the basic food hygiene course, food handlers can attend the Food Hygiene Refresher Course within the period as shown below:
| Food Hygiene Refresher Training | Timeline |
|---|---|
| 1. Refresher Training | By 5 years from the Food Safety Course Level1 passed date |
| 2. Subsequent Refresher Training | Every 10 year from the last refresher course pass date |
Breakdown of Fees and Funding
| Food Safety Level 1 (1 DAY) | Singapore Citizen below 40 years old / Singapore PR | Singapore Citizen above 40 years old / Singapore PR | For SME sponsored local employees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding Source | For Foreigners | SkillFuture Funding (Baseline) ($) (50% Funding) | SkillFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy ($) (70% Funding) | SkillFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs ($) (70% Funding) |
| Full Course Fee | $ 150 | $ 150 | $ 150 | $ 150 |
| GST (9%) | $ 13.50 | $ 13.50 | $ 13.50 | $ 13.50 |
| Skills Future Funding | - | $ 75.00 | $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Total Course Fee Payable | $ 163.50 | $ 88.50 | $ 58.50 | $ 58.50 |
Course fees are exclusive of GST. T&Cs Apply.
Course Funding Eligibility
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
|---|---|
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1. Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents. 2. From 1 October 2023, all attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the SingPass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses. 3. Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance. 4. Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency. 5. We reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria. |
1. Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents. 2. From 1 October 2023, all attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the SingPass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses. 3. Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance. 4. Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency. 5. We reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria. |
Funding Type
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
|---|---|
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Skill Future Credit: Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their Skills Future Credits to offset course fee payable after funding. UTAP: This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. |
Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year. AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee. Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WSQ Food Safety certification?
The WSQ Food Safety certification is a nationally recognised qualification for food handlers in Singapore. Ultimately, it equips individuals with essential knowledge and practical skills. Therefore, participants learn to maintain high hygiene standards and ensure food safety in various F&B settings. This includes diverse environments such as restaurants, bustling hawker stalls, cozy cafes, and efficient central kitchens.
How long is the food hygiene certificate valid for?
The food hygiene certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of passing the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1. After that, food handlers are required to attend a refresher course to maintain their certification.
Who issues the Statement of Attainment (SOA)?
The Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the WSQ Food Safety courses is issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) upon successful completion of the course and assessment.
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.
What happens if my food hygiene certificate expires?
If your certificate has expired, you will need to complete the Food Safety Level 1 (Refresher) course to continue working in SFA-licensed food establishments. You should attend the refresher within 5 years of the original certificate date and then every 10 years thereafter.
How do I register?
To register for the course, you have convenient options. First, you can easily register by filling out the online form on our TMS (Training Management System). Alternatively, feel free to contact our dedicated team directly via phone at +65 6884 5635 or email us at enquiry@cccs.edu.sg. Rest assured, our friendly staff will expertly guide you through the entire registration and funding process.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credit for this course?
Yes, this course is indeed eligible for SkillsFuture Credit. Specifically, Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above can conveniently use their available SkillsFuture Credits to offset the course fee. Furthermore, significant funding support of up to 70%–90% may also be available. To clarify, we highly recommend you contact us directly to check your eligibility for these benefits.
What if I fail the assessment?
In the event you do not pass the assessment, rest assured you may be allowed to retake the test, subject to specific terms and availability. Furthermore, our dedicated trainers are here to fully support your learning journey and will guide you on how to prepare more effectively for a successful retake.
Is this course recognised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)?
Yes, the WSQ Food Safety Level 1 course is indeed fully recognised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). Furthermore, it is a crucial part of the mandatory requirements for all food handlers under the Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework.