BASIC LEVEL 1
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Our Classroom Options
Option 1
SAIOSH Accredited
Duration: 4 hours
Convenient, budget-friendly option. Start any time and finish it at your own pace. The certificate is automatically available immediately after completion.
Option 2
Virtual Classroom TrainingSAIOSH Accredited
Duration: 4 hours
Join our next instructor-led virtual classroom via Zoom. You can contact us by visiting the link below for available dates, pricing and/or registration.
Option 3
Physical Classroom TrainingSAIOSH Accredited
Duration: 4 hours
Our physical classrooms are based on demand and ideal for companies interested in onsite in-house training. Please note a minimum classroom size applies. Visit the link below to get in touch with us.
Course Information
Course Introduction
This 4-hour SAIOSH-accredited basic-level course briefly overviews the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for food handling premises.
The course is designed as a cost-effective option for induction or yearly refresher Occupational Health and Safety training for food premises.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is only available as in-house training. We can present the course in a physical classroom or virtual via Zoom. A minimum classroom size applies.
Who Should Attend?
The following people will benefit from attending this course:
- All food handlers not in key positions in need of basic Occupational Health and Safety induction or yearly refresher training
- All persons in key positions in need of basic Occupational Health and Safety yearly refresher training (this course is not recommended as induction training for persons in key positions)
Minimum Prerequisite Requirements
None
Course Outline
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Health and Safety Representatives
- Health and Safety Committees
- A Brief Overview of Risks and Hazards
- A Brief Overview of First Aid Requirements
- A Brief Overview of Incidents And Accidents
- A Brief Overview of Fire Prevention Requirements
- Promoting Health and Safety
- Brief Overview of Management’s Responsibilities
- ASSESSMENT
Course Benefits
How will this course benefit the learner?
- After successful completion, the learner should have a better understanding of the basic Occupational Health and Safety requirements for food premises.
- The learner will receive a certificate of achievement. A course pass rate of 70% is required to receive a course certificate.
- The learner will be assessed to determine competency.
- The course certificate can be presented to the local authorities as proof of Food Safety training for the person in charge.
- This course is presented by our industry and subject matter experts.
Upcoming Virtual Classroom Training Events
Bookings two weeks in advance are essential. Please note that we also offer on-demand virtual and physical classroom training for this course. Tell us about your preferences in the contact form below, and we will contact you to make the necessary arrangements.
Venue: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 09:00 am to 01:00 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
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COURSE CODE: FS05
