Course Detail
PWM-Food Service: Food Safety Course Level 1 (Chinese)
Course Reference Number: TGS-2021010531
Overview
This course is only intended for the low wage workers in the PWM-Food Services Sector.
Starting 1 July 2023, Food Handlers from both retail and non-retail food businesses are required to pass the WSQ Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1. A Food Handler is defined as any person who handles and prepares food and beverages within food establishments licensed by SFA.
All Food Handlers must attain and maintain a valid Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) FSC Level 1. Food Handlers who have attained WSQ FSC Level 1 certification are permitted to engage in food handling activities for up to 5 years.
Since October 2014 Food Handlers must also attend WSQ FSC Level 1 (Refresher) at 5-year mark and the 10-year mark.
Eduquest is a training providers approved by SSG to provide Training and Certification.
Course Objective
On completion of this unit, participants will have the knowledge and skills in Food Safety and Hygiene and be able to apply them at their workplace.
The course will cover the following five topics:
Topic 1: Practise good personal hygiene
Topic 2: Use safe ingredients
Topic 3: Handle food safely
Topic 4: Store food safely
Topic 5: Maintain cleanliness of equipment and premises
Mode of Delivery
Classroom
Practical and Assessment
Learning Outcome
To equip food handlers of both retail and non-retail food establishments with the knowledge and application skills to follow food safety and hygiene procedures and policies, as well as maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of premises.
Attire
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Smart casual attire - Please WEAR top with sleeves and Long / Full Pants
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Covered Shoes / Sneakers with socks - Please DO NOT wear slippers, sandals or open-toe shoes
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Clean, Short, Trimmed, Natural Fingernails - Please REMOVE any Nail Polish, Gelish or Artificial Nails
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Neat and Tidy Hair - Please TIE up Medium or Long hair neatly
Who Should attend
Food Handlers including chefs, sous chefs, and cooks. Kitchen assistants, food stall assistants, bartenders, and mixologists. Workers in food manufacturing companies including those in:
- Retail food establishments such as hawker stalls, food stalls at canteens, and restaurants.
- Non-retail food establishments such as food manufacturers and food processing plants.
Assessment
At the end of the course, candidates will be required to undergo an assessment for 1.5 hours which comprises of a Practical Performance (PP) and a Written Assessment which consists of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer Questions (SAQ).
Upon successful completion of the assessment and being certified 'Competent' candidates will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
To fulfil the assessment requirements, Food Safety Course Level 1 candidates are to strictly adhere to the attire requisites stated below.
Minimum Entry Requirement
No formal qualification - Participants should have the ability to converse, read & write in Chinese.
Duration
1 Day(s) (7.5 Hrs)
6 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment
Trainer : Learner Ratio
Course Fee
Full course fee before SSG funding
$163.50 (Incl. of 9% GST)
Miscellaneous Fees (Incl. of 9% GST)
Admin Fee for Absent and Reschedule: $16.35
Admin Fee for Make-up Session for Partial Absent, Appeal & Re-assessment: $32.70
Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the trainees pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by Eduquest when the need arises.
Fees indicated are per pax and not per proforma invoice or invoice.
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Nett Fee after SSG’s Course Fee Funding Funding Validity Period: 30 Dec 2021 to 29 Dec 2025 |
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| Type | Category of Individuals | ||
| Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) | |
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SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)
Up to 50% of Course Fees |
SkillsFuture Mid- Career Enhanced Subsidy
Up to 70% of Course Fees |
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Up to 70% of Course Fees |
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| Course Fee | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | $75.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Nett Fee Payable (Before GST) | $75.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| GST (9% x $150.00) | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Final Amount Payable (Incl. of 9% GST) | $88.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
(For Local Employers) More about SFEC https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/sfec
* Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old.
Upon successful course completion,self-sponsored singaporeans eligible for WSS scheme may apply for SSG TRAINING ALLOWANCE of $6 per hour, capped at 180 training hours per WSS eligibility year & TRAINING COMMITMENT AWARD*
The WSS trainees need to register for PayNow linked to NRIC (not mobile number) in order to receive the WSS training allowance.
#Absentee payroll support in addition to course fee funding available for employer-sponsored candidates.
*Enhancements to Workfare Skills Support (WSS).
*Terms and conditions applies to all types of SSG fundings.More details at www.tpgateway.gov.sg
Schedule
25th May 2025
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
26th May 2025
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
27th May 2025
Eduquest West Campus (Jurong East)
28th May 2025
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
30th May 2025
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
Course Fee
$163.50 (Incl. of 9% GST)
Full course fee before SSG funding
This Course Includes:
Duration:
1 Day(s) (7.5 Hrs)
6 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment
Language: Chinese
Trainees' Ratings
The Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement (TRAQOM) ratings are contributed by trainees who have attended SSG-funded courses. The quality rating measures trainees' perception of the overall learning experience and how inclined they are to recommend others to attend the course.
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