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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 is a mandatory training program for all food and beverage staff working in SFA licensed food establishments and/or anyone interested to learn safe food preparation.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA), together with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), have revised the Follow Food & Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and Procedures course (also known as Basic Food Hygiene Course) and renamed it as Food Safety Course Level 1 under the TSC name of Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 with effect from 30 November 2020.
Persons preparing food for sale in SFA-licensed food establishments are required to attend and pass Food Safety Course (FSC) Level 1.
The Assessment Only Pathway (AOP) is a training option which allows individuals to obtain WSQ qualification by only undergoing the assessment without attending training.
Documents to prove that you are qualified to this assessment
Acceptable documentation could include certificates, academic transcripts, training materials, courseware etc. that are related to food safety or food hygiene, reflecting that the individual has attended the course.
This AOP module exclusively consists of assessment.
Ineligible participants may choose to enroll in Food Safety / Hygiene course (level 1) module, which includes both training and assessment.
Additionally, individuals interested in a basic food service courses can explore relevant training options.
Food handlers of both retail and non-retail food establishments
Able to understand, read and write in basic English or Mandarin.
Individual Sponsored
Company Sponsored
For Classes commencing on or after 1st Jan 2024
| Original Course Fee: $50.00 | Individual Sponsor | Company Sponsored | ||||
| Before GST | With GST | Non-SME | SME | |||
| Before GST | With GST | Before GST | With GST | |||
| For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | $15 | $19.50 | $15 | $19.50 | $15 | $19.50 |
| For Singapore Citizens and PRs aged 21 years and above | $25 | $29.50 | $25 | $29.50 | $15 | $19.50 |
| Foreigner (Full Course Fee) | $50 | $54.50 | $50 | $54.50 | $50 | $54.50 |
Course ID: TGS-2022016324 (English)
Course ID: TGS-2022016427 (Chinese)
Funding Validity Period: 2022-10-12 to 2026-10-11 (English)
Funding Validity Period: 2022-10-14 to 2026-10-13 (Chinese)
You can register online through our course calendar, email us directly, or call our office. Upon registration, you’ll receive confirmation with course details, venue information, and pre-course materials within 24 hours.
Most courses qualify for SkillsFuture Credits, UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme), PSEA (Post-Secondary Education Account), and Absentee Payroll funding. Corporate clients may also claim under the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) scheme.
Yes, free rescheduling is allowed once if you notify us at least 48 hours before the course date. You can transfer to any available session within 6 months of your original booking.
Certificate validity depends on the course type. Most certifications are valid for 2-3 years and require renewal. We’ll send renewal reminders before expiry to ensure your certification remains current and compliant.
Cancellations made 7 days or more before the course receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are subject to a 50% administrative fee. No refunds for no-shows or same-day cancellations.
