Food Hygiene

With the introduction of the F&B WSQ system, WDA and NEA sought to raise the food hygiene standards and standardise the training of its Basic Food Hygiene (BFH).

A new 7-hour programme WSQ Food Hygiene Course (WFHC) replaced BFH with effect from 1st June 2007.

Upon successful completion of the 7-hour course, followed with 1.5-hour assessment, a Statement of Attainment will be awarded to participants. This will accord the participants with a licence to operate / work in food preparation.


Course Objective

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


Course Outline

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will have the knowledge and application skills with practising food and beverage safety and hygiene policies and procedures and be able to apply them to the workplace. This includes:

» Maintain personal hygiene
» Maintain food preparation and service utensils and equipment
» Preparing food safely.
» Handling food safely
» Storing food safely
» Maintaining food preparation, service and storage areas


Who Should Attend

Cook, Supervisors, Managers and Staff working or planning to work in food establishments and all food handlers


Pre-Requisite and Admission Criteria

No formal qualifications are required for admission to this course


Duration

1 full day or 2 half days (Training 7 hrs and Assessment 1.5 hrs = 8.5 hrs)


Fees

$150.00


FUNDING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES (Singaporeans and PRs)

SPUR Funding:

90% of the course fees capped at $11 per training hour for local workers (Company pays $56.50 per trainee after subsidy)

SRP Absentee Payroll Funding:

80% of hourly basic salary capped at $10.00 per training hour for workers below 40 yrs old

90% of hourly basic salary capped at $10.00 per training hour for workers 40 yrs old & above with‘A’ levels & below

For more information on SDF/SRP, please call 68835885 or visit www.sdf.gov.sg for SDF and www.srp.org.sg for SRP

Refund Policy

If notice of withdrawal is given to Eduquest International Pte. Ltd. in writing :
- 2 weeks or more before commencement → Full refund
- Less than 2 weeks before commencement → 75% refund
- After commencement / No show → No refund