Course Detail
Food Safety Course Level 1 (Refresher)
Course Reference Number: TGS-2017501211
Overview
Refresher training requirement
To ensure that food handlers continue to practise good hygiene, the refresher food hygiene training course for food handlers was launched in October 2010. The requirements for refresher training was revised, with effect from 1 October 2014, as shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Revised refresher training requirements
| Refresher Training | Compliance |
|---|---|
| 1st refresher training | By 5th year from the date of first passing the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 |
| 2nd and subsequent refresher training | Every 10th year from the date of passing the last refresher training |
With effect from 1 October 2014, the refresher training for food handlers was aligned with WSQ standards. To meet the requirements for refresher training, food handlers can choose any one of the four training options available, as shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Training options to meet refresher training requirements
| Training Option | Duration |
|---|---|
| WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (FSC L1) | 6 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment |
| WSQ FSC L1 (Refresher) | 3 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment |
| WSQ FSC L1 Assessment Only Pathway | 1.5 hour assessment |
| WSQ Food Safety Course Level 2 (FSC L2) | 6 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment |
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
Mode of Delivery
Classroom
Practical and Assessment
Medium of instruction: English / Tamil translation / Malay translation.
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.
Attire
- Wear Covered Shoes / Sneakers with socks
- Wear Long / Full Pants
- Have Clean, Short, Trimmed, Natural Nails (No nailpolish, gelish or artificial nails)
- Tie up Medium / Long Hair neatly
Note : Trainees may be sent back to change their attire if they fail to meet the above requirements
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.
Duration
0.5 Day(s) (4.5 Hrs)
3 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment
Trainer : Learner Ratio
Course Fee
Full course fee before SSG funding
$87.20 (Incl. of 9% GST)
Miscellaneous Fees (Incl. of 9% GST)
Admin Fee for Absent and Reschedule: $10.90
Admin Fee for Make-up Session for Partial Absent, Appeal & Re-assessment: $21.80
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: 01 Mar 2019 to 31 Dec 2026 |
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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) | |
| Funding Source | |||
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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 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | $40.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Nett Fee Payable (Before GST) | $40.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| GST (9% x $80.00) | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Final Amount Payable (Incl. of 9% GST) | $47.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
(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
23rd Nov 2024
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
25th Nov 2024
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
26th Nov 2024
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
27th Nov 2024
REX House (Near Little India MRT)
27th Nov 2024
Eduquest West Campus (Jurong East)
Course Fee
$87.20 (Incl. of 9% GST)
Full course fee before SSG funding
This Course Includes:
Duration:
0.5 Day(s) (4.5 Hrs)
3 hours training + 1.5 hour assessment
Language: English
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