Food Handler Certification Course and Refresher Course
The seven hour Food Handler Certification Course is taught in two sessions based on the principles of sanitary food service and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point procedures.
This course includes a manual which is handed out during the first class, six hours of instruction, two 15 minute breaks (one per day) and a one hour exam reserved for the end of the second day.
Participants are required to achieve a mark of 70% or above to pass the exam and become certified.
Participants must show photo identification before writing the exam.
The 3.5 hour Food Handler Certification Refresher Course is taught over one session and is intended for participants who have been previously certified and have reviewed the food handler certifical manual prior to registering for the course. See link for manual. The course includes a two hour review session, a 15 minute break and a one hour exam reserved for the end.
Topics
- Public health legislation and the local health department
- Understanding foodborne illness (food poisoning)
- Safe food handling
- The importance of personal hygiene
- Food premises sanitation
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
The course is taught in English with a classroom format.
Five Year Certification
Upon passing the exam, a Safe Food Handling Certificate is issued, which is valid for five years.
After five years, you can re-certify by taking the exam again. You do not need to re-take this course.
This certificate meets the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care food safety training requirements and is recognized by health units throughout Ontario.
There is a $20 charge for replacement certificates.
Course Registration and Cost
Cost: $50 per person (includes manual, exam and certificate)
Cost for Refresher Course: $20 per person (includes two hour review, exam and certificate)
For more information, call 905-688-8248 ext. 7121 or 1-888-505-6074.
Important: payment must be received in order to complete your registration.
Payments Accepted
Cash, cheque, debit, VISA, MasterCard®Make cheque payable to "Niagara Region Public Health".
Upcoming Course Dates
Attendance for both sessions is crucial.
| City | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thorold | Wednesday, Jan. 9 and 16, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Niagara Falls | Wednesday, Feb. 5 and 12, 2020 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| Welland | Wednesday, Mar. 11 and 18, 2020 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Register for the course online
Register for the refresher course online
Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy
Full refunds are only given when notice is given 48 hours prior to the first session.
Other Food Certification Courses
For a list of food safety training courses that are considered equivalent to Niagara Region's Food Handler Certification course, visit the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
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