* All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary.
Food Safety Course Level 1 (Refresher)
Course Reference Number: TGS-2017501211
Overview
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA), together with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), have revised the Follow Food & Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and Procedures course (also known as Basic Food Hygiene Course) and renamed it as Food Safety Course Level 1 under the TSC name of Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1.
Thus, with effect from 30 November 2020, the Refresher Basic Food Hygiene course is now known as Food Safety Course Level 1 (Refresher).
The Refresher Basic Food Hygiene course was introduced in October 2010 by National Environment Agency (NEA) to raise the standard of food hygiene in food establishment. The refresher training is to ensure sustained awareness on good hygiene practices by food handlers. With effect from 1 October 2014 as per regulatory requirement, all certified food handlers are required to undergo the Refresher Food Hygiene course as per the following table:
|
Refresher Training |
Compliance |
|
1st refresher training |
By 5th year from the Basic Food Hygiene Course (BFHC) passed date. |
|
2nd and subsequent refresher training |
Every 10th year from last Refresher course passed date. |
This applies to food handlers who completed their Basic Food Hygiene Course and Refresher Food Hygiene Training before and after 1st October 2014
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 the workplace. These include:
The course will cover the following lessons and 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
Assessment
At the end of the course, participants will be required to undergo an assessment for 1.5 hours which comprises of practical performance (PP), written assessment which consist of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer Questions (SAQ).
Learners of “Food Safety Course Level 1 (Refresher)” will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1, after they have sat for the Assessment and be certified Competent. To fulfil the assessment requirement on safety and hygiene, Learners are encouraged to come for the training neatly attired with tidy hair and clean fingernails.
Who should attend?
Any person who is planning to handle and prepare food and beverage in SFA-licensed food establishment i.e. Kitchen Managers, Supervisors, Chefs, Sous Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Food Stall Assistants and all food and beverage handlers.
Pre-requisite for taking the Refresher Food Hygiene Course
Copy of the Basic Food Hygiene Course certificate awarded by any ONE of the following:
Singapore SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ framework.
Singapore Food Agency
Note: SFA continues to recognize Refresher Food Hygiene Course certificate awarded by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) from Oct 2010 to Jun 2014.
Minimum Entry Requirement
No formal qualification - Participants should have the ability to converse, read & write in English.
Mode of Delivery
Classroom
Practical and Assessment
Medium of instruction: English / Tamil translation / Malay translation.
Course Fee
Full course fee before SSG funding
$86.40 (Incl. of 8% GST)
Miscellaneous Fees
(Incl. of 8% GST)
Admin Fee for Absent and Reschedule: $10.80
Admin Fee for Make-up Session for Partial Absent, Appeal & Re-assessment: $21.60
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.
Duration
0.5 Day(s) (4.5 Hrs)
Trainer : Learner Ratio
1:20
Nett Fee after SSG’s Course Fee Funding |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Funding Validity Period: 01 Mar 2019 to 31 Dec 2024 |
|||
| Singapore Citizens (SCs), Permanent Residents (PRs) and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders * | Up to 50% of course fees |
$46.40 Incl. of 8% GST |
|
| SCs aged ≥ 40 years old (SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy) | Up to 70% of course fees |
$30.40 Incl. of 8% GST |
|
| SMEs (Enhanced Training Support for SMEs) | |||
(For Local Employers) More about SFEC www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-assistance/grants/for-local-companies/skillsfuture-enterprise-credit
* Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old.
#Absentee payroll support in addition to course fee funding available for employer-sponsored candidates.
*Terms and conditions applies to all types of SSG fundings. More details at www.tpgateway.gov.sg
