Get WSQ-certified in food safety in just one day
Singapore's food service industry requires every food handler to hold a valid Food Safety certification under the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations. The WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 is the official entry-level qualification — recognised across all retail and non-retail food establishments.
Upon successful completion, you'll be qualified to work as a food handler in restaurants, hawker centres, catering companies, food manufacturers, and food processing plants. This course is structured around three core competencies: good personal hygiene & safe ingredient handling, cleanliness & food safety risk control, and safe food handling & storage practices.
Why this certification matters
The Singapore Food Agency requires all food handlers — including part-time, casual, and contract staff — to be WSQ Food Safety certified before they can work in any licensed food establishment. Without this certificate, you are not legally permitted to handle food commercially in Singapore.
Designed for working food handlers and career switchers
Whether you're entering the F&B industry, starting your own food business, or required to renew compliance certification by your employer, this course is structured for fast certification with minimal disruption to your schedule.
What you'll be able to do by the end of this course
The course aligns with the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 competency framework. You will demonstrate practical understanding across three core areas:
Good Personal Hygiene & Safe Ingredient Handling
Apply good personal hygiene practices in accordance with food safety and workplace hygiene standards, and select and use safe ingredients while preventing contamination and cross-contamination during food preparation.
Cleanliness, Housekeeping & Food Safety Risk Control
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and premises through effective housekeeping, pest prevention, and the identification and control of common food safety hazards in food handling environments.
Safe Food Handling & Storage Practices
Handle food safely, including high-risk and ready-to-eat foods, and store food correctly using proper temperature control and basic stock rotation methods.
Knowledge you'll gain
A structured 1-day curriculum, broken into 4 modules
All modules are delivered in a single day, with classroom learning followed by a 1.5-hour written assessment. Click each module to see what's covered.
- Role and responsibilities of a food handler under SFA regulations
- Handwashing procedures and timing (when, how, with what)
- Personal grooming standards (hair, nails, jewellery, clothing)
- Reporting illness and managing symptoms that affect food safety
- Proper use of personal protective equipment in food areas
- Identifying high-risk vs low-risk foods
- Separating raw and cooked food during prep and storage
- Common cross-contamination pathways and how to break them
- Allergen awareness and labelling
- Cleaning vs sanitising — methods, agents, and frequency
- Standard housekeeping practices for food prep areas
- Common pests in Singapore food premises and early signs
- When and how to escalate pest sightings
- Temperature danger zone and 4-hour rule
- Fridge, freezer, and ambient storage standards
- FIFO (First In, First Out) and stock rotation
- Recap & 1.5-hour written assessment
Minimum requirements to join this course
This course is open to all working-age adults. You'll need basic English and numeracy at workplace literacy level 1 to follow the materials and complete the assessment.
- English proficiency (WPL Level 1)Read, write, and speak basic English at workplace literacy level 1
- Numeracy (WPN Level 1)Manipulate numbers at workplace numeracy level 1 (basic arithmetic)
- Valid identificationSingapore NRIC, FIN, or passport for registration and assessment
- 16 years and aboveOpen to all working-age adults regardless of background or experience
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This course is approved for SkillsFuture funding. Choose your profile below to see your subsidised fee — most learners pay between $58.50 and $88.50.
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Fees and subsidies are accurate as of 12 May 2026. Funding is administered by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and is subject to eligibility verification at registration.
Course schedule & class dates
We run multiple intakes per month at both our Bishan and Jurong East branches, with weekday and weekend options. Download the full schedule for the next 2 months below.
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All upcoming intake dates, locations, and language options for the next 2 months.
Your nationally-recognised WSQ certificate
WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA)
On successfully passing the assessment, you'll receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment issued by SkillsFuture Singapore — the official nationally-recognised qualification for food handlers in Singapore.
- Recognised by all licensed food establishments in Singapore
- Issued and verified by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
- Permanent record accessible via MySkillsFuture portal
- Valid for use with employers, SFA inspections, and licensing
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