Food Safety Course (Level 1)

The Food and Beverage Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) system was launched on 12 July 2006 by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), formerly known as the Workforce Development Agency (WDA), as the national qualifications system for the F&B industry.

SFA, together with SSG, have harmonized the training curriculum and assessment across retail and non-retail food businesses, in alignment with the refreshed SSG Skills Framework (SFW) for Food Services. With effect from 30 November 2020, the Basic Food Hygiene Course has been renamed as the Food Safety Course Level 1.

The Food Safety Course Level 1 consists of six hours of course work and one-and-a-half hours of assessment. Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded to the participants.

Food Handlers (i.e. any individual who prepares food and beverage products in NEA-licensed eating establishments). Personnel primarily involved in serving F&B products to customers (e.g. managers, captains, waiters, cashiers, and other service staff).

• Business development managers
• Sales & marketing managers
• Restaurateurs
• Entrepreneurs

This is a mandatory course for chefs, cooks, kitchen helpers, food stall assistants, anyone involved in the preparation and handling of food, and anyone planning to work in F&B establishments. Candidates certified competent will meet the licensing requirement to work as food handlers.

To equip participants with the knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety while preparing or handling food.