Course outline
Canada Food Safety Certificate Course
Short modules in the order the work happens, then a final exam and a certificate when you pass.
- Modules
- 11
- Of material
- 6hrs
- Exam questions
- 50
- Certificate valid
- 5yr
Enrolment opens soon.
What you'll cover
Legal Requirements
Boards of Health and the Public Health Inspector · Provincial Legislation · Municipal By-laws · Owner, Operator and Employee Responsibilities
4 sections · ~35 min
Food-Borne Illness
Causes of Food-Borne Illness · The Impact of Food-Borne Illness · Signs and Symptoms · Handling a Complaint
4 sections · ~30 min
Food Contamination
Sources of Contamination and How to Prevent Them · The Priority Allergen List · Telling Customers About Allergens · Recalls and Public Notices
4 sections · ~40 min
Basic Microbiology and Microbial Growth
Types of Micro-organisms · Spores, Toxins and Carriers · The Danger Zone and Freezing · Conditions for Growth · Potentially Hazardous Foods
5 sections · ~40 min
Food Safety Management System
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points · The Seven Principles · Benefits and Record Keeping
3 sections · ~30 min
Time/Temperature Controls
Thermometers and Calibration · Freezing and Thawing · Cooking Temperatures · Hot and Cold Holding · Two-Stage Cooling and Reheating
5 sections · ~50 min
Displaying, Serving/Dispensing and Discarding
Display and Self-Serve · Serving and Dispensing · Discarding Food
3 sections · ~20 min
Facility and Equipment
Pests and Signs of Infestation · Waste Disposal · Equipment Materials
3 sections · ~25 min
Receiving and Storage
Receiving a Delivery · Storage Conditions · Dating and Stock Rotation
3 sections · ~30 min
Cleaning and Sanitization
Cleaning Versus Sanitizing · Manual Dishwashing · Mechanical Dishwashing · Sanitizer Concentrations and Testing
4 sections · ~35 min
Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene · Gloves, Hair and Clothing · Working While Ill
3 sections · ~25 min