FOODSAFE Level 1 Courses – Burnaby
Your Path to Official Food Handler Certification in Burnaby, BC
Why Choose Our Burnaby FOODSAFE Course?
-
- Taught exclusively by local Certified Public Health Inspectors, you’ll gain practical knowledge and insights directly from those who inspect restaurants and ensure food safety standards in BC. They love to bring the concepts home with amazing real-life restaurant inspection stories full of the best and worst examples of food handling imaginable.
- Same-day temporary certification is available upon successful completion of your exam, with your Official FOODSDAFE Certificate issued by the local Health Department, required by the BC Food Premises Regulation, and recognized throughout BC and Canada.
Course Content & Benefits:
-
- Learn how to prevent food poisonings by understanding microbes, safe food handling procedures (receiving, storing, cooking, cooling, reheating, serving), personal hygiene, and cleaning and sanitizing. This certification is a valuable asset for anyone in the food or care-giving industries, and a strong addition to your resume for employment involving food handling.
Burnaby Training Location:
-
- Our Burnaby FOODSAFE classes are held at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby V5G 3H2 (NE1 Building).
- Please note that our staff is present only at the scheduled class time and room. For registration or information please see the course listings below or contact us.
We can also provide private FOODSAFE classes at your location almost anywhere in BC!
FOODSAFE Level 1 Courses in Burnaby, BC
For registration or information please see the course listings below or contact us.
FOODSAFE 1 - Burnaby
Sat., Jun. 28, 2025
FOODSAFE 1 - Burnaby
Sat., Jul. 19, 2025
FOODSAFE 1 - Burnaby
Sat., Aug. 9, 2025
Click for all FOODSAFE Level 1 locations + Online by Zoom
FOODSAFE Level 1 - Frequently Asked Questions
-
- What is FOODSAFE Level 1 (Basic) about?
- Who Needs FOODSAFE Level 1?
- Is FOODSAFE difficult?
- Does FOODSAFE Level 1 have an exam?
- Do I receive my certificate the same day?
- Is this the official FOODSAFE Certificate Course?
- Does the FOODSAFE Certificate expire?
- Are materials available in other languages?
- What if I don't pass?
1. What is FOODSAFE Level 1 (Basic) about?
FOODSAFE Level 1 covers essential food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses. Topics include microbes and food poisoning, safe receiving, storing, cooking, cooling, reheating, holding, thawing, and serving foods, personal hygiene, and cleaning and sanitizing. The course is taught using a combination of lecture, discussion, demonstrations, slides and videos. Go to top2. Who Needs FOODSAFE Level 1?
According to BC's Food Premises Regulation, every operator of a food service establishment and at least one employee on every shift must hold a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate or an equivalent. It's highly recommended for anyone working in food service, hospitality, or care-giving industries. Many people also take FOODSAFE simply to ensure that the foods they serve their friends, family, and themselves are safe to eat. Go to top3. Is FOODSAFE difficult?
Our courses are designed to be clear and easy to understand, taught by Certified Public Health Inspectors who make learning easy. They understand that each class has students with a wide range of ages, experience, abilities and language skills, and teach in engaging ways that leave no one behind. Many of our students have not been in a classroom for many years, and are pleasantly surprised at how well they do. With attention during the course, students typically have no trouble at all passing the exam. Go to top4. Does FOODSAFE Level 1 have an exam?
Yes, all FOODSAFE Level 1 courses conclude with a 50 question multiple-choice exam. Go to top5. Do I receive my certificate the same day?
Upon successful completion of your exam, we issue a temporary certificate immediately. Your official FOODSAFE certificate is then processed and supplied by the local Health Authority office. Go to top6. Is this the official FOODSAFE Certificate Course?
Yes. This is the Certificate course that is required by law wherever food is served to the public within BC. The certificates are issued by the Provincial Health Authority and registered with the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. Go to top7. Does the FOODSAFE Certificate expire?
Yes, all official FOODSAFE certificates expire 5 years from the date of issue. Go to top8. Are materials available in other languages?
Yes! We offer student workbooks in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, and Punjabi. The multiple-choice exam is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Please note that your FOODSAFE Certificate will not indicate the language of your workbook or exam. Go to top9. What if I don't pass?
Students must obtain a mark of at least 70% on the multiple-choice test to pass; approximately 95% of students do pass the course the first time. Students who obtain 60-68% on the test may rewrite the exam one time at a later date free of charge. Students with a mark of below 60% (or who do not pass their one free rewrite) are required to retake the entire course. Go to top