Welcome to our food safety training course, where we provide you with essential knowledge and skills to handle food safely. As a food handler in Canada, it’s mandatory to have a valid food handler certificate and training in food safety. Our course is designed to provide you with all the information you need to pass the certification exam and work safely with food.
Food safety is all about ensuring that food is free from harmful contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals. It’s important to understand the basics of food safety to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination. Our course covers the fundamental principles of food safety and teaches you how to identify potential hazards and prevent contamination from occurring.
Personal hygiene is a crucial aspect of food safety, and it’s something that all food handlers must take seriously. Our course emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards of personal hygiene, including regular hand washing, proper use of gloves, and avoiding touching your face, hair, or other body parts. We also provide practical tips on how to maintain good personal hygiene in a food handling environment.
Proper food handling practices are equally important. Our course covers everything from how to store food at the right temperature to preventing cross-contamination and using appropriate cooking techniques to ensure that the food is cooked to a safe temperature. We also cover the best practices for handling different types of food, such as meat, poultry, and fish, to prevent contamination.
Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment is crucial to maintain a safe and hygienic food environment. Our course provides you with all the information you need to know about cleaning and sanitizing effectively to prevent the spread of harmful contaminants. We also cover the best practices for maintaining cleanliness and preventing contamination in a food handling environment.
In Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates food safety. Our course covers the regulations and guidelines set forth by the CFIA to ensure that you’re following best practices in food safety. We also provide you with practical tips on how to comply with the regulations and guidelines and maintain a safe and hygienic food handling environment.
By completing our training course, you’ll have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle food safely. Remember to always practice good personal hygiene, follow proper food handling practices, and adhere to food safety regulations to ensure that the food you handle is safe for consumption. Start your training today to become a certified food handler and ensure the safety of the food you handle.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Food Hygiene6
- Food ContaminationFood is an essential part of human life, providing us with the necessary nutrients to survive and thrive. However, food contamination is a serious issue that can lead to foodborne illnesses, which can have severe consequences for public health. Contamination can happen at any stage of food production, from the farm to the table. In this training module, we will define food contamination, discuss the main sources and pathways of contamination, and identify ways to detect contaminated food.5
- Food-borne diseases6
- Conservation and storage of food6
- Personal hygiene of food handlers0
- General cleanliness and hygiene0
- HACCP self-control system and Regulation0
- Food Information Law (Allergens)0
- COVID-19 prevention measures0