About the program
The Food Safety Education and Certification Program is open to anyone interested in becoming a certified food handler or learning more about safe food handling practices. The program covers the following topics:
- Foodborne illness
- Proper hygienic practices
- Food safety and allergies
- Nutrition
- Public health legislation (external link)
- Safe food handling using Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Food premises sanitation
- Pest control
Becoming a certified food handler
The benefits of becoming a certified food handler include:
- Reducing food-borne illness (e.g., food poisoning)
- Increasing your knowledge and understanding of safe food handling practices
- Increasing the quality of your business.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive:
- Food Handler Certificate (valid for five years)
- Wallet-sized Food Handler Certificate
Course details
Registration
Registration
You must register online and submit payment upon registration to take the Food Safety Education and Certification Program.
Full-day course
Full-day course
The full-day course involves the following:
- Food Handler Certification Study Guide
- Reference materials
- Video activities
- Discussion
- Exam
Details
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Online study
Online study
To study the program online, download a free copy of the Food Handler Certification Study Guide.
Pay $10 (including HST) to register for and write the exam. See exam dates and times below.
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Home-study program
Home-study program
To take the home-study program, purchase a copy of the Food Handler Certification Study Guide ($27, including HST) and register for the exam:
Pay $10 (including HST) to register for and write the exam. See exam dates and times below.
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Exam information
The following exam information is for online study or home-study program only. Exams for full-day courses are included on that day.
You must register online and submit payment upon registration to take the Food Safety Education and Certification Program.