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WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (English)

WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 (English)

Food Safety Course Level 1 Course: Awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore in partnership with Singapore Food Agency

Duration

7.5 Hours

Fees

S$150 + GST, Per Participant

Mode

Full-Time

Funding

Available
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Food Safety Course Level 1 – Course Overview

Course Reference No.:  TGS-2017501274
Course Unit Code: FSS-FRC-1004-1.1
Awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore in partnership with Singapore Food Agency

Food Safety Course Level 1: Previously known as WSQ Follow Food and Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and Procedures (Basic Food Hygiene Course), this 1-day Singapore Food Agency (SFA) accredited-course in English aims to equip food handlers of both retail and non-retail food establishments with the knowledge and application skills to follow food safety and hygiene procedures and policies, as well as maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of premises.

Food Safety Course Level 1

Persons engaged in the sale or preparation for sale of any food in SFA-licensed food establishments are required to attend and pass Food Safety Course Level 1 (FSCL1). They are required to attend and pass their first refresher training by the 5th year from the date of first passing FSCL1, and thereafter the second and subsequent training every 10th year from the last refresher course passed date.

Duration

  • 9.00am-5.30pm
  • 7.5 hours (incl. of 1.5 hours of assessment)
  • Depending on the speed each learner takes to complete the assessment, the assessment may end later than the stipulated time.

Food Safety Course Level 1 - Modules

  • Practise Good Personal Hygiene
  • Use Safe Ingredients
  • Handle Food Safely
  • Store Food Safely
  • Maintain Cleanliness of Equipment and Premises
  • Legislation and Case Studies; Workplace Safety

Mode of Assessment

  • At the end of the course, learners are required to complete a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes of written (Multiple Choice and Short-Answer questions) and practical assessment (Pratical Performance).
  • Depending on the speed each learner takes to complete the assessment, the assessment may end later than the stipulated time.

Food Safety Course Level 1 - Entry Requirement

Learners are expected to demonstrate competency at Level 3 (i.e. lower secondary) for Employability Skills WSQ Work Place Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN).
All information is correct at the time of publishing. Avanta Academy reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in its absolute discretion.

Funding

SELF-SPONSORED

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)
Up to 50% of course fees w.e.f. 1 Jan 2022
All SCs & PRs

Course Fees

S$ 150

Per Month

Grant Amount

S$ 75

-

Payment Amount

S$ 75

Per Month

SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy
Up to 70% of course fees w.e.f. 1 Jan 2022
SCs & PRs aged ≥ 40 years old

Course Fees

S$ 150

Per Month

Grant Amount

S$ 105

-

Payment Amount

S$ 45

Per Month
SkillsFuture Credit Funding:

 

  • Offset Payment Amount
  • Singaporeans only >= 25 years

All terms and conditions apply and funding is subjected to SSG’s final approval.
Do note that the training grants disbursement criteria for Self-Sponsored learners are;

  • Trainee has not obtained course fee fundings previously (same course title/course reference code/skills code)
  • Course fees have been fully paid by trainees themselves;
  • Trainee met 75% attendance requirement; and
  • Trainee passed assessments (where applicable)

 

UTAP Funding:

Limits and Claim Process:

  • For NTUC Union Members, UTAP funding is limited to $250 for members aged 39 and below and $500 for those aged 40 and above. The UTAP claim amount is initially paid to the training provider, and after the completion of the class, the learner can claim it back through the NTUC website using the provided invoice. Please note that terms and conditions apply. For further details, visit the UTAP website.

COMPANY SPONSORED

SME
SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Up to 70% of course fees w.e.f. 1 Jan 2022
All SCs & PRs

Course Fees

S$ 150

Per Month

Grant Amount

S$ 105

-

Payment Amount

S$ 45

Per Month

NON-SME
SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) (NON-SME)
Up to 50% of course fees w.e.f. 1 Jan 2022
All SCs & PRs

Course Fees

S$ 150

Per Month

Grant Amount

S$ 75

-

Payment Amount

S$ 75

Per Month

SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (NON-SME)
Up to 70% of course fees w.e.f. 1 Jan 2022
SCs & PRs aged ≥ 40 years old

Course Fees

S$ 150

Per Month

Grant Amount

S$ 105

-

Payment Amount

S$ 45

Per Month

All terms and conditions apply and funding is subjected to SSG’s final approval.

Do note that the training grants disbursement criteria for Company-Sponsored learners are;

  • Trainee has not obtained course fee fundings previously (same course title/course reference code/skills code)
  • Course fees have been fully paid by sponsored company
  • Trainee met 75% attendance requirement
  • Trainee passed assessments (where applicable); and
  • There is employer-employee relationship and CPF contribution for employer-sponsored trainees.

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