Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher (In-Person Classes)

Need to maintain your food handler certification? Join AKC’s Food Hygiene Refresher Course to refresh essential food safety and hygiene knowledge and maintain your FSC Level 1 certification.

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Food Hygiene Refresher Course Overview

The WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher is a Food Hygiene Refresher Course for certified food handlers who need to maintain the validity of their FSC Level 1 certification. Learners will refresh essential food safety and hygiene practices, including personal hygiene, safe food handling, food storage and workplace cleanliness.

Who Is This Course For?

Food handler wearing gloves and preparing fresh vegetables in a commercial kitchen, representing learners suitable for the Food Hygiene Refresher Course.

Target Learner Profile

Food Handlers in SFA-Licensed Food Establishments

This Food Hygiene Refresher Course is for food handlers who already hold WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certification and need to complete refresher training to maintain its validity. It is suitable for food handlers working in SFA-licensed retail and non-retail food establishments.

Skills You'll Gain

Refresh the essential food hygiene and food safety practices needed to continue handling food safely in the workplace.

What You’ll Learn

Hands being washed thoroughly with soap under running water, demonstrating proper hand hygiene covered in the Food Hygiene Refresher Course.

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Practice good personal hygiene Understand personal hygiene practices that help reduce food contamination risks.
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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

Food handler using kitchen tongs to prepare and serve noodles in a food establishment, applying safe food handling practices.

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

Course Details

Course Information

Duration 4.5 hours / 1 day

Mode In-person

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

Language & Course Codes

English TGS-2024051999

Mandarin TGS-2024051997

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

Refresher Requirement

Declaration Before proceeding with the Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher, trainees must acknowledge and sign the required declaration form.

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

The Food Hygiene Refresher Course 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 $27.30 Incl. GST

Subsidised Fee

50% Subsidy

For eligible Singaporeans aged below 40 and Singapore Permanent Residents.

Nett fee $41.30 Incl. GST

Full Course Fee

Standard Fee

For non-Singaporeans and Singaporeans below 21.

Nett fee $76.30 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 Does the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 count towards Food Services PWM training requirements?

Yes. AKC's WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 is a recognised training module under Singapore's Food Services Progressive Wage Model (PWM). For applicable F&B job roles, completing this course can fulfil one of the required WSQ training modules. Employers should refer to MOM's latest Food Services PWM requirements to confirm their employees' training obligations.

02 How do I know if I need to take the food hygiene refresher course?

If you hold a WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certification, you must complete your first refresher training within 5 years of obtaining your certification, and subsequently every 10 years to continue working as a food handler in Singapore.

The Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher helps you maintain your qualification and stay updated on safe food handling and hygiene practices.

03 What happens if I miss my Food Safety Course Level 1 refresher deadline?

If you have missed the required refresher deadline, you cannot handle or prepare food until you have attended and passed an applicable food safety training option. Depending on the pathway that suits you, you may consider:

After passing an applicable training option, your next retraining must be completed within 10 years from the date you passed the course.

04 Can I take the Food Hygiene Refresher Course online?

Yes. AKC offers the Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher through synchronous e-learning, where the training is conducted live online. If you prefer online training, view our Food Hygiene Refresher Course Online for course details and registration.

Don't Let Overdue Training Affect Your Work.

Join AKC’s Food Hygiene Refresher Course to refresh essential food safety practices and maintain your WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certification.

Last updated: 29 October 2026