FoodSafe Level 1
- Updated on: November 6, 2024
Program Description
FOODSAFE Level 1 is a food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers.
Every food service operator, and at least one employee on every shift, must hold a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, or certificate from a course recognized as equivalent to FOODSAFE.
The course covers important food safety and worker safety information including foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
College Interview
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Learning objectives begin with an action verb and describe something observable or measurable. State the knowledge, skills and aptitudes that the student will gain through your program.
e.g. At the end of this program student will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of management operations in the hospitality industry; including computer applications, financial management, room division management, food and beverage management, marketing and sales.
Additional Information
Method(s) of Evaluation*
Quizzes and Assignments.
Completion Requirements*
A grade of 70% or higher is required to complete the program.
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered:
In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.
Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.
If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:
Synchronous: Meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.
Program Organization*
Key Information
- Start Date: 20 January 2025
- Program Duration: 10 Hours
- Homework Hours: 5 Hours
- Total Tuition Fee: $100
- Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education
