WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 for Food Handlers
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.
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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.
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.
Who Should Attend
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
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
Pre-Requisites
Ability to speak, read and write in simple English is recommended
Assessment
- Part 1: Written assessment (60min)
- Part 2: Practical assessment (30min)
Dress Code
- Wear covered shoes, long pants
- Clean and trimmed fingernails
- Tie up long hair
Certification
Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be issued to participant who attend the course and attain:
- 100% passing mark for the assessments
- 100% attendance
