Food Safety Course Level 1
 | 1 Day Course |
 | SkillsFuture Credit |
| UTAP Eligible |
- Course Overview
- Course Outline
- Requirements
- FAQs
Food Safety Course Level 1 (formerly Basic Food Hygiene Course)
| Course Duration: | 1 Day (7.5 Hours) |
| Course Provider: | AESTHETICAR PTE. LTD. |
| Course Reference Number: | TGS-2022016432 |
| UEN: | 201400645K |
| Funding Validity Period: | 31 Oct 2022 – 09 Oct 2026 |
Course Overview
Looking to work in a food establishment or renew your food hygiene certification? This WSQ food hygiene course is approved by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) teaches essential skills in personal hygiene, safe food handling, proper storage, and kitchen sanitation. Suitable for food handlers, chefs, kitchen staff, and F&B teams.
Course Objective
The WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 is an SFA-accredited programme designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills of food safety and hygiene required to be certified food handlers in Singapore. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain the competency to work in various food establishments, including kitchens, hawker centres, and food and beverage outlets, in compliance with SFA regulations.
This course was formerly known as the Basic Food Hygiene Course and was revised and renamed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) on 30 November 2020.
Participants undertaking this course will learn to:
- Practice personal hygiene to minimise food safety risks.
- Use safe ingredients in food preparation.
- Handle food safely throughout the preparation and serving process.
- Store food safely to prevent contamination and spoilage.
- Maintain cleanliness of utensils, equipment, and service/storage areas.
Certification & Validity
Upon successful completion of all assessments, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). To obtain this certification, participants must demonstrate 100% competency across all assessments. This certification validates your ability to practice safe food handling and hygiene in accordance with national standards.
Refer to the FAQs tab to learn more about the food hygiene certificate validity, and what do you need to do when your certificate expires.
Food Safety Course Benefits
- SkillsFuture Funding: The WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and other subsidies.
- Accreditation: WSQ certification, approved by SFA, enhances career prospects and demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety.
- Industry Recognition: Certification is accepted by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), meeting stringent industry standards.
- Career Advancement: Obtaining this essential certification significantly boosts qualifications and expands job opportunities within the food industry.
Mode of Training
This course is conducted in a classroom setting, providing an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Available in
This SFA-Accredited Food Safety Hygiene Course Level 1 is available in English and Chinese languages.
Course Funding Options
Funding Eligibility Criteria
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
| – Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents – From 1 October 2023, all attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses – Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance – Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency – We reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria | – Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents – From 1 October 2023, all attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses – Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance – Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competencyWe reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria |
Funding Types
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
| SkillsFuture: – Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credits to offset course fee payable after funding UTAP: – This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) – NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP | Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: – $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year – AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee |
SFA Food Hygiene Course Content
1. Practise Good Personal Hygiene
- Importance of good personal hygiene
- Impact of good personal hygiene on preventing food-borne illnesses
- Hand washing procedures
- Importance of working only when in good health
- Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
2. Use Safe Ingredients
- Use safe and wholesome food ingredients
- How to clean and wash food as required
3. Handling Food Safely
- Impact of safe defrosting to prevent contamination
- Importance of preventing cross-contamination
- Considerations for handling high-risk food
- Considerations for handling ready-to-eat food
- Importance of maintaining food hygiene during food transportation
- Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
- Separate and label meat grinders used for processing mutton, pork and beef
4. Store Food Safely
- How temperature affects the growth of germs in food and expiry date
- Importance of holding and storing food at proper temperatures
- Importance of maintaining proper storage conditions
- Importance of ensuring that food products and items used in food preparation and service are stored away from potential sites of contamination
- Importance of stock rotation, such as the first expire, first out (FEFO) system
- Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
5. Maintain cleanliness of utensils, equipment and service/storage areas
- Importance of using correct procedures during cleaning
- Importance of using clean and safe utensils and equipment to prepare food
- Importance of keeping premises clean to prepare food safely
- Impact of good refuse management
- Importance of effective pest control at food establishments
- Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations
Mode of Assessment
At the end of the Food Safety Course Level 1 participants will undergo a 1.5-hour assessment. This assessment comprises a practical performance evaluation (PP) and a written examination, which includes both Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer Questions (SAQ).
Minimum Entry
- At least 16 years old
- Able to speak, listen, write, and read basic English
- No prior work experience required
Attire
- Wear covered shoes or sneakers with socks
- Wear long or full pants
- Have clean, short, and trimmed nails
- Tie up medium or long hair
Who Should Attend
Any employee who plans to work in the F&B industry and handles and prepares food and beverages in an SFA-licensed food establishment, such as kitchen managers, supervisors, chefs, sous chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, and food stall assistants, and all food and beverage handlers.
Any personnel who require a food hygiene certificate, food handler certificate, or food safety certificate.
Food handlers who prepare food and beverages in SFA-licensed food retail establishments and hawkers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Hygiene Course in Singapore
How long is the food hygiene certificate valid for?
Food hygiene certification is valid for 5 years upon completion. After passing the Basic Food Hygiene Course, food handlers should attend the Food Hygiene Refresher Course to ensure the continued practice of good food hygiene within the period shown in the following table.
| Food Hygiene Refresher Training | Compliance |
| 1st refresher training | By the 5th year from the date the Food Safety Course Level 1 was passed |
| 2nd and subsequent refresher training | Every 10th year from the date the last refresher course was passed |
If you have previously completed a Singapore food hygiene course, you can retrieve your past food hygiene certificate from the Skills Passport website.
For a step-by-step guide, read our blog on How to Download Food Hygiene Cert.
Note: The next intake for the Food Safety Course Level 1 will be in 2025.
More related information can be found on our Food Safety Blog.
What happens if my food hygiene certificate expires?
If your food hygiene certificate expires, you are no longer considered a certified food handler in Singapore. To regain certification and legally work in roles requiring it within the F&B industry, you will need to retake and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 again. It is thus crucial to renew your certification by attending the refresher courses before it expires to avoid this disruption.
How do I use my SkillsFuture credit to offset the course?
To utilise your SkillsFuture Credit for this food hygiene course, you will need to submit your claim before the course start date.
- Please visit the mySkillsFuture portal (www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg) and log in with your Singpass.
- Navigate to “Submit SkillsFuture Credit Claims” and search for the course using the TGS Code provided in your invoice.
- Select Food Safety Course Level 1 and enter the amount of SkillsFuture Credit you wish to claim, ensuring it matches the “SkillsFuture Credit” amount on your invoice.
- Upload a copy of your invoice, review the details, agree to the terms, and submit your claim.
- Finally, screenshot the Claim ID page and email it to your Coursemology agent for confirmation.
For a more detailed guide, you can also visit our How to Use SkillsFuture Credit page.
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| FULL COURSE FEE (Non Singaporeans and Singaporeans/PRs Below 21) | $163.50 |
|---|---|
| SINGAPOREAN 40 YRS AND ABOVE (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $58.50 |
| SINGAPOREAN 21-39 YRS/PR (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $88.50 |
| Duration | 1 Day (7.5 hours) |
Available in: English, Chinese
The following schedules are for English classes. For other languages schedule, please use Free Enquiry button.
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