Course Topics: Microbiology Foodborne illnesses Food protection and prevention Personal hygiene and health Safe food storage and handling Food supply and portion control Correct cleaning and sanitizing methods Course Details Duration: 8 hours Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, or English Age Requirement: 15 years and older Instructor: Certified Food Safety Instructor Note: Limited seats available early registration is recommended Passing Requirements Written Exam: Minimum 70% to pass Attendance: 100% participation required If your exam score is between 60–69%, you may retake the test once for free. If you fail again, you must re-enroll and pay the course fee again. Certificate Issued by Vancouver Coastal Health Recognized FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate (valid for 5 years) Certificates are typically issued within one month after passing the exam. You will receive an email notification when it’s ready for pickup or mailing. Policies and Terms 1. Course Confirmation A minimum of 10 students is required for each class. If the course needs to be rescheduled or canceled, participants will be notified at least 5 business days in advance. 2. Payment and Refund Policy Fees are due at registration. Refund and transfer requests are handled according to the following terms: Course Cancellation by Student Time of Cancellation Policy 28+ days before class $15 administrative fee will be deducted; remaining amount refunded. 1–27 days before class $25 administrative fee will be deducted; remaining amount refunded. If a medical note or other valid documentation is provided, the admin fee may be waived. Same day as class No refund. Only accepted under special circumstances with medical proof. $25 admin fee still applies. Class Transfer (Rescheduling) Time of Request Policy 28+ days before class Free transfer. 1–27 days before class $25 administrative fee applies. Fee may be waived with valid medical documentation. Same day as class Transfers not permitted, except in special cases with medical proof. 3. Privacy Policy Vancouver Coastal Health and its partners collect and store personal information fairly and lawfully, using it only for relevant course or administrative purposes. 4. Disclaimer Course materials are updated regularly for accuracy. However, the provider is not liable for any unintended errors or omissions on this website.
