Take Marketsafe in a classroom
Marketsafe is offered as a one-day (6.5 hour) course at various locations around the province.
Fee: varies – determined by the course provider
Find an in-person course near you
Take MarketSafe Online
The MarketSafe 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 will have access to the course immediately after completing the registration process. Users have 10 days to complete the on-line course and to do the final on-line exam. The 10 days include weekends.
Fee: $55
Training a group?
Businesses may arrange to have a certified MarketSafe instructor deliver a course to a staff group.
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Is certification required?
MarketSafe certification is not a legislated requirement; however, some Markets do require their vendors to have a valid MarketSafe certificate. The MarketSafe course is not equivalent to FOODSAFE Level 1.
Not sure which certificate you need to sell your lower risk foods? Contact your Market Manager or your local Health Authority.