Food Hygiene Refresher Course Singapore (WSQ Accreditation, SkillsFuture Funding)
 | 1 Day Course |
 | SkillsFuture Credit Eligible |
| UTAP Eligible |
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Food Safety Refresher Course (Level 1)
Course Duration: 1 Day (4.5 Hours)
Course Provider: AESTHETICAR PTE. LTD.
Course Reference Number: TGS-2023019241
UEN: 201400645K
Funding Validity Period: 03 Mar 2023 – 02 Mar 2027
Course Objectives
The Food Safety Refresher Course is an SFA-accredited course designed to provide food handlers with a comprehensive review of essential food safety and hygiene practices. Participants will be trained in the fundamental principles required to be certified food handlers, ensuring they possess the competency to work in various food establishments, including kitchens, hawker centres, and the broader food and beverage industry, in accordance with Singapore Food Agency regulations.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able 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.
Course Benefits
- SkillsFuture Funding: This food safety refresher course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and other subsidies.
- Accreditation: SFA-approved WSQ certification to enhance your career prospects and demonstrate your commitment to food safety.
- Industry-Recognised: This course is accepted by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), ensuring that your certification meets industry standards.
- Career Impact: Boost your qualifications and job opportunities in the food industry by obtaining this essential certification, demonstrating you have the required food hygiene certificate.
Mode of Training
This course is conducted in a classroom setting, providing an interactive and engaging learning experience.
Duration
1 Day (4.5 Hours)
Available in
This course is available in English and Mandarin.
Food Safety Refresher 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
- 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
- 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
- Multiple Choice
- Practical Assessments
- Oral Questions
Certification
Participants who pass all assessments, as detailed in the Mode of Assessment, will be certified with a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the Food Safety Refresher Course (Level 1), issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Minimum Entry
- At least 16 years old
- Able to speak, listen, write, and read basic English
- No prior work experience required
Attire
Please wear covered shoes.
Who Should Attend
This is a refresher course for those who have taken the Basic Food Hygiene Course.
Course Funding Options
Funding Eligibility Criteria
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
| Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent ResidentsFrom 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass AppTrainee must pass all tests/assessments and attain 100% competency | Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent ResidentsFrom 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass AppTrainee must pass all tests/assessments and attain 100% competency |
Funding Types
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
| SkillsFuture:Eligible Singapore Citizens may utilise their SkillsFuture Credits to offset course fees PSEA:Eligible Singapore Citizens may utilise their Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) fund to offset course fees | Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per organisation per calendar year.AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Safety Refresher Course (Level 1) in Singapore
How long is the food hygiene certificate valid for?
The validity of food hygiene certificates in Singapore is 5 years upon completion of the Basic Food Hygiene Course (BFHC). To ensure the continued practice of good food hygiene, food handlers are required to attend refresher courses. The following schedule determines the point at which the food hygiene certificate expiry occurs:
| Food Hygiene Refresher Training | Compliance |
| 1st refresher training | By the 5th year from the date the Basic Food Hygiene Course (BFHC) 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.
More related information can be found on our Food Safety Blog.
What are the implications of food hygiene certificate expiry?
If your food hygiene certificate expires, you will no longer be certified to handle food in SFA-licensed establishments in Singapore. This means you cannot work as a food handler until you renew your certification by completing the required refresher course. It is crucial to maintain your food hygiene certificate Singapore validity to avoid any disruption to your work in the food and beverage industry.
How can I use SkillsFuture Credit for the Food Safety Refresher Course (Level 1)?
To use your SkillsFuture Credit for this food safety refresher course, you will need to submit your claim before the course start date.
- 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 Refresher 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.
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| FULL COURSE FEE (Non Singaporeans and Singaporeans Below 21) | $87.20 |
|---|---|
| SINGAPOREAN 40 YRS AND ABOVE (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $31.20 |
| SINGAPOREAN 21-39 YRS/PR (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $47.20 |
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Available in: English / 中文
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