Nanaimo - Downtown FoodSafe Level 1
1-day, in-person FOODSAFE Level 1 in downtown Nanaimo, meeting BC Food Premises Regulation requirements for food service workers.
Get your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate in Nanaimo 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. Our downtown Nanaimo centre has free parking and serves Lantzville, Ladysmith, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach, 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
Free parking — 109 Finlayson Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2P4. Use the lot entrance on Finlayson Street.
All-inclusive $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, and kitchen teams in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and the Comox Valley.
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 our Nanaimo centre is issued by Island Health, recognized across BC, and valid for 5 years. Call778-654-7599.
"The information was conveyed to us in such a way that it was easy to understand so it was very memorable"
"…used a variety of teaching methods to get the learning objectives across effectively."
"Really quick, helpful, and very time conscious. No time wastage and very approachable."
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
Materials
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 ChartWhere to find us:
Visit our Nanaimo - Downtown training courses here.
Nanaimo - Downtown
Who 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:
Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Lantzville | Comox | Courtenay | Cumberland | Campbell River
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or email us at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.