FoodSafe Level 1
1-day, in-person FOODSAFE Level 1 in Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Vancouver and Burnaby, meeting BC Food Premises Regulation requirements for food service workers.
Get your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate in BC in one day with Alert First Aid. This in-person, 8-hour food safe course meets BC Food Premises Regulation requirements for cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, deli workers, and food business owners. Choose a class in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver, or Burnaby, and leave with a temporary certificate the same day.
What students should expect
An instructor-led class with videos, discussion, and real kitchen examples, not just reading a workbook.
The day ends with a written exam (70% to pass). Pass and you'll get a temporary certificate in class, with your official certificate mailed after. It's valid for 5 years.
Why book with Alert First Aid
Seven BC classrooms — Victoria (Downtown, Tillicum, James Bay), Duncan, Nanaimo, Vancouver, and Burnaby.
All-inclusive from $89 — your FOODSAFE Level 1 workbook, exam, and certificate are included.
Prefer online? Ouronline Food Handler course is a recognized FOODSAFE Level 1 equivalent. Managers can go on toFOODSAFE Level 2.
We come to you — private FOODSAFE for restaurants, cafés, schools, and kitchen teams anywhere in BC.
Course overview
- Foodborne illness & how it spreads
- Receiving & storing food safely
- Safe food preparation & cross-contamination
- Serving food safely
- Cleaning & sanitizing
- Worker safety in the kitchen
Official FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate
FOODSAFE is a Province of BC program. Every certificate from Alert First Aid is issued by your local health authority, recognized across BC, and valid for 5 years. Call1-866-282-5378.
"Great place to get FoodSafe certified - the mix of videos and live teaching from Samah made the training day interesting."
"The information was conveyed to us in such a way that it was easy to understand so it was very memorable"
Course Details
FAQs
Can you do food safe online?
Yes, while we do regularly offer Foosafe Level 1 and Level 2 in our classrooms, we also offer an online Food Handler Training course which is recognized by the province of BC as an acceptable equivalent to Foodsafe Level 1. Here is a link: https://www.alertfirstaid.com/courses/first-aid-courses/basics
Does Food Safe Level 1 expire?
Yes. Foodsafe Level 1 expires every 5 years, so you will need to retake the course every 5 years to maintain your certification.
How do I get a food safe certificate in BC?
You can take a course from a certified provider, or you can complete a certified online course. At Alert First Aid we offer public Foodsafe Level 1 and 2 courses in both Vancouver and Victoria, and if you have a group that needs to be certified, this can be arranged too. We also offer an online Food Handler Training course that is a recognized equivalent to Foodsafe Level 1 in BC here: https://www.alertfirstaid.com/courses/first-aid-courses/basics
Training Schedules & Locations
Victoria Victoria - Downtown Victoria Victoria Edelweiss Club Nanaimo Nanaimo - Downtown Duncan Duncan - Brae RoadMaterials
The FOODSAFE Level 1 course includes the following materials:
- FOODSAFE Level 1 Training Guide (hard copy)
Resources
Web Links to Real Cases of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks FOODSAFE Course Resources used in our Foodsafe Level 1 Classes: The Foodborne Illness Report FOODSAFE Course Resources used in our Foodsafe Level 1 Classes: The Food Safety Plan Reference Chart FOODSAFE Course Resources used in our Foodsafe Level 1 Classes: Food Cooling ChartWho should take this course?
- Food service establishment operators and front line food service workers
- cooks
- servers
- bussers
- dishwashers
- deli workers
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
FoodSafe Level 1 course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.