Victoria Edelweiss Club FoodSafe Level 1
1-day, in-person FOODSAFE Level 1 in James Bay, Victoria, meeting BC Food Premises Regulation requirements for food service workers.
Get your FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate in James Bay 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. We add extra classes at the Victoria Edelweiss Club, across from Ogden Point. 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
James Bay location — Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, with its own parking lot.
All-inclusive $99 — 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.
More dates — see ourdowntown Victoria classes.
We come to you — private FOODSAFE for kitchen teams across Greater Victoria.
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 the Victoria Edelweiss Club is issued by Island Health, recognized across BC, and valid for 5 years. Call250-595-5323.
"Great place to get FoodSafe certified - the mix of videos and live teaching from Samah made the training day interesting."
"I have taken this class several times now and I always seem to find out something new every time."
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 Victoria Edelweiss Club training courses here.
Victoria Edelweiss Club
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:
Victoria - Downtown | Victoria - UVic McKinnon Bldg | Victoria - Tillicum Centre | Victoria Edelweiss Club | Vancouver - Kingsway | Nanaimo - Downtown | Burnaby - Lougheed Mall | Duncan - Brae Road | Private Course Location |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or email us at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.