WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1

The WSQ (Workforce Skills Qualifications) Food Safety Course Level 1 training is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in food safety for individuals working in the food and beverage industry.

Course Code

FSS-FRC-1004-1.1

Price

SGD $150 Full course fee before SSG funding

[Subject to 9% GST]

Course Duration

1 Day

Course Mode

Face-to-face training

Language

English

Course Brochure

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Course Dates

07 Mar 2024 (Thurs, 0900-1800 hrs)
03 Apr 2024 (Wed, 0900-1800 hrs)
15 Apr 2024 (Mon, 0900-1800 hrs)
06 May 2024 (Mon, 0900-1800 hrs)
12 Jun 2024 (Wed, 0900-1800 hrs)
01 Jul 2024 (Mon, 0900-1800 hrs)
01 Aug 2024 (Thur, 0900-1800 hrs)
02 Sept 2024 (Mon, 0900-1800 hrs)
01 Oct 2024 (Tues, 0900-1800 hrs)
7 Nov 2024 (Thur, 0900-1800 hrs)
19 Nov 2024 (Tues, 0900-1800 hrs)
5 Dec 2024 (Thur, 0900-1800 hrs)

Course Overview

With effect from 1 January 2023, food handlers from both retail and non-retail food businesses would be required to pass WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (previously known as Follow Food and Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and Procedures/ Basic Food Hygiene Course) as per SFA requirements.

Who Should Attend

Food handlers who handle and prepares food and beverages in retail and non-retail food establishments licensed by SFA. Minimum Entry Requirement Participants should have the ability to speak, read and write in simple English

Course Content

Importance of good personal hygiene practices
Proper hand washing procedures
Use safe ingredients
Handle food safely
Proper defrosting methods for frozen food
Store food safely
Proper storage temperature and temperature danger zone
Proper stock rotation – First expire first out (FEFO)
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and premises
Legislation and case studies, workplace safety

Assessment (1.5 hours)

Written assessment – Multiple-choice questions and short answer questions
Practical performance

Dress code

Wear covered shoes, long pants
Clean and trimmed fingernails
Tie up long hair

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, learners from WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 will be able to:

Understand good personal hygiene practices to minimize the risk of food contamination
Demonstrate good personal hygiene practices when handling and preparing food
Identify potential food safety hazards associated with specific ingredients
Apply techniques to store food at correct conditions and maintain cleanliness of equipment and premises

Assessment & Certification

Statement of Attainment will be awarded for participants who are competent

Note: Learners will not receive training grants from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) in the event they fail the assessment and have to re-take the same course again.