Food Safety for Food Handlers™(Online)
Food Safety for Food HandlersTM is an internet-based course in food safety for food handlers. It is intended for food handlers, servers and other food industry personnel. This course has been recognized by the B.C. Food Handlers' Training Courses Equivalency Committee as meeting the training requirements of Section 10 of the B.C. Food Premises Regulation (equivalent to Foodsafe Level 1). On successful completion, students will be issued an officially recognized certificate and will have an understanding of basic food safety principles and how to protect themselves and others from foodborne illness.
The average time to complete the course is about 6 hours. The course must be completed within 30 days of beginning it and the final exam must be proctored (overseen) by an approved proctor. The 30 days will begin when you are issued your username and password.
The exam consists of 50 questions (80% pass) and may be repeated if at first you are not successful. The final exam is not available online. You may need to travel to the location of your proctor to complete the final exam and receive the official certificate. Proctors will be available at Vancouver Island University campuses in Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River through Student Services at an additional cost of $20 (to be paid directly to Student Services via cash or cheque. Credit card payment is NOT accepted). Please book testing appointments at least 2 weeks ahead of time. For other locations, check existing proctors in the province of B.C. or download this Proctor Application Form to arrange for your own proctor in your own community. Arrangements for a proctor at other locations may involve additional costs for which you will be responsible.
Hardware Requirements:
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Pentium or faster PC computer (course does not work on a Mac)
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Audio capability recommended
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High speed internet (ADSL or cable modem)
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'Admin' rights on computer required on first run (i.e., you must have rights to install software on the computer you are using)
Software Requirements:
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Internet Explorer web browser V5.0 or higher (Netscape, AOL, Firefox, Mozilla are not supported)
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MS Windows 98 or higher
Student Requirements:
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English skills grade 8 or higher
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Independent study skills
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Ability to travel to a proctor (or arrange for a proctor) as required
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Basic computer skills
For more information on the course content and requirements see: http://www.kccsoft.com/foodsafety.asp
QFOO 001 C12W01 - $79
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please provide your email address when you register so that we can set you up in the online classroom - instructions regarding course access will be emailed to you.