Food Safety Course Level 1 (In-Person Classes)

Starting work as a food handler? Complete the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 to gain the essential food safety and hygiene skills required to become a qualified food handler in Singapore.

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Food Safety Course Level 1 Overview

The WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 equips learners with the essential food safety and hygiene knowledge and practical skills needed to become a qualified food handler. During the course, learners will learn how to practise good personal hygiene, use safe ingredients, handle food safely, store food safely, and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and premises.

Who Is This Course For?

Food handler practising safe food preparation

Target Learner Profile

Aspiring Food Handlers in SFA-Licensed Food Establishments

This Food Safety Course Level 1 is for food handlers working in retail or non-retail food establishments licensed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) who need to obtain WSQ FSC Level 1 certification. It is suitable for individuals involved in preparing, handling or serving food as part of their work.

Skills You'll Gain

Learn the essential food safety and hygiene practices required to handle food safely and maintain clean food-handling environments.

What You’ll Learn

01
Practice good personal hygiene Understand personal hygiene practices that help reduce food contamination risks.
02
Use safe ingredients Recognise the importance of using ingredients safely during food preparation.
03
Handle food safely Apply safe food-handling practices during preparation, handling and service.
04
Store food safely Follow safe food storage practices to protect food quality and safety.
05
Maintain cleanliness Maintain the cleanliness of food-handling equipment and premises.

How You’ll Apply It

01
Prepare yourself for food-handling work Follow appropriate hygiene and dress practices before and during food-handling activities.
02
Reduce contamination risks Use safer practices when working with ingredients, food-contact surfaces and equipment.
03
Handle and serve food safely Apply the course principles when preparing, handling and serving food in the workplace.
04
Store food appropriately Use safe storage practices as part of daily food operations.
05
Keep work areas clean Maintain cleanliness of equipment and premises as part of routine food safety practices.

Course Details

Course Information

Duration 7.5 hours / 1 day

Mode In-person

Class Size Theory: Max 20
Practical: 4 Learners : 1 Assessor

Language & Course Codes

English TGS-2024052000

Mandarin TGS-2024051998

Training Locations

Bukit Batok 33 Hillview Terrace, Singapore 669253

Woodlands 2 Woodlands Sector 1 #01-19 Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068

MacPherson 1 Harrison Road, Singapore 369652

Joo Koon 6 Third Lok Yang Road, Singapore 628001

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Requirements & Assessment

Dress Code

Footwear No slippers

Hair Long hair must be tied up

Nails No nail polish

Assessment

MCQ 50 minutes

Short Answer Questions 10 minutes

Practical Assessment 30 minutes

Passing Criteria

Competency Written Assessment: Achieve "C" for all questions
Practical Assessment: Achieve "C" for all questions

Attendance 100% required

WSQ Certification

Upon being assessed Competent, learners will receive the WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) e-certificate via SSG/OpenCert. AKC will also issue a Certificate of Completion on the same day.

Fees & Funding

Food Safety Course Level 1 is SSG-funded. Eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may receive course fee subsidies, subject to eligibility and successful course completion.

Enhanced Subsidy

70% Subsidy

For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 & above.

Nett fee $53.82 Incl. GST

Subsidised Fee

50% Subsidy

For eligible Singaporeans aged below 40 and Singapore Permanent Residents.

Nett fee $81.42 Incl. GST

Full Course Fee

Standard Fee

For non-Singaporeans and Singaporeans below 21.

Nett fee $150.42 Incl. GST

Funding note: Learners are eligible for SSG training grants only if they pass the course. Learners who fail the assessment will not qualify for course funding and should consider their capability and understanding of food safety practices when selecting the course pathway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the Food Safety Course Level 1 the same as the Basic Food Hygiene Course?

Yes. The Food Safety Course Level 1 was formerly known as the Basic Food Hygiene Course. If you were previously told to attend a Basic Food Hygiene Course, the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 is the current course you should look for.

02 How long is the Food Safety Course Level 1 certification valid for?

After passing the Food Safety Course Level 1, food handlers can carry out food-handling activities for up to 5 years. To maintain a valid Food Safety Course Level 1 certification, the first refresher must be completed within 5 years from the date you initially passed the course. Subsequent refresher training must be completed within 10 years from the date you passed the previous refresher.

03 Is the Food Safety Course Level 1 mandatory in Singapore?

Yes. Food handlers working in retail or non-retail food establishments licensed by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are required to attain and maintain a valid Food Safety Course Level 1 certification. This includes food handlers working in establishments such as restaurants, hawker stalls, canteens, food manufacturing facilities and food processing plants.

04 What happens if my Food Safety Course Level 1 certification has expired?

If you miss the required refresher timeline for your Food Safety Course Level 1 certification, you are not allowed to handle or prepare food until you have attended and passed an applicable food safety training option. After successfully completing the required training, your next refresher must be completed within 10 years from the date you passed that course.

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Complete your WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 training and assessment to become a qualified food handler in Singapore.

Last updated: 2 September 2025