Take Level 1 in a classroom
FOODSAFE Level 1 is offered as a one-day (7-8 hour) course in classrooms around the province, hosted by colleges, universities, community centres, and private training companies. The course fee varies depending on course provider.
Individuals are provided with an English workbook on the day of class. If you require a workbook or bilingual exam in one of the other languages supported by FOODSAFE, you must make arrangements with your course provider ahead of time. Additional fees may apply for other language workbooks (i.e., difference in cost of workbook and shipping charges, if applicable).
Search in-person coursesTake Level 1 Online
The FOODSAFE Level 1 online course uses Open School BC's state-of-the-art learning management system and hosting service. This course delivers content in an organized and methodical, step-by-step instructional process that promotes a learner-centered approach to safety awareness.
Duration: You can take anywhere from one to twenty days to complete the online course and write the final exam. You can complete the course in one day if you can book an invigilator (exam supervisor) to meet with you at the end of the day, but it is recommended that you take the time to read the course materials and complete the practice quizzes.
The final exam for the online course is available in English only.
Fee: $88
Register through Open School BCTake Level 1 via Distance Education
The FOODSAFE Correspondence course is offered by go2HR, and is designed to lead students through FOODSAFE Level 1 at their own pace. It may be more convenient than taking the regular 8-hour classroom course and allows small business operators to provide staff training outside of regular business hours.
Duration: You can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to complete the correspondence course. Certification is possible within two weeks of registering. The course must be completed within six months of registration.
Fee: $95 + $18 shipping and handling (includes workbook, USB with video resource, exam and certificate) + GST. Companies registering more than one employee should contact go2HR for the workbook only option ($80.00) as well as combined shipping and handling costs.
Exams are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Register through go2HRemail foodsafe@go2hr.ca for more information
Take Level 1 Via Videoconferencing
FoodSafe Level 1 is offered as a 7-8 hour videoconference course hosted by colleges, universities, community centres, and private training companies. The course fee varies depending on course provider.
Individuals are provided with an English workbook prior to the beginning of class. If you require a workbook or bilingual exam in one of the other languages supported by FOODSAFE, you must make arrangements with your course provider ahead of time. Additional fees may apply for other language workbooks (i.e., difference in cost of workbook and shipping charges, if applicable).
Search Videoconference CoursesFOODSAFE Level 1 Expiration
Important - FOODSAFE Level 1 ExpirationFOODSAFE Level 1 Language Support
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Workbooks:
- (unilingual) English, French
- (bilingual), English-Chinese, English-Korean, English-Punjabi and English-Arabic
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In-person exam:
- (unilingual) English, French
- (bilingual) English and French, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese
Online course and exam: English only
Please let your FOODSAFE Level 1 course provider know in advance if you would like to have your workbook and/or examination in a language other than English. Additional fees may apply for other language workbooks (i.e., difference in cost of workbook and shipping charges, if applicable).
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