Kelowna First Aid is one of the best training providers of FOODSAFE courses in British Columbia. In accordance with the British Columbia Center for Disease Control and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, FOODSAFE training teaches students about the important of food safety training in Kelowna in order to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
The burden of foodborne illnesses is a heavy one to carry, with deaths amounting to over 2 million annually – and that’s just for the diarrheal complications. Learning about food safety is an important part of managing food establishments. Restaurants and eateries are not the only ones required by law to have employees trained in FOODSAFE; even groceries and places where food is merely prepared should have members of the staff trained in food safety.
FOODSAFE: is it required?
The BC Public Health Act (Food Premises Regulation) does not require all employees of a food establishment to be trained in food safety. However, the act does require at least one member of the staff trained in FOODSAFE to be present during each shift at the establishment. So if you work in food service, there is a chance that your employer will ask you to take FOODSAFE training. Some establishments also require all of their employees to have FOODSAFE certification, so be prepared for that as well.
Contacting for Food Safety Training in Kelowna
To contact this first aid, CPR, AED, workplace safety, and food safe provider in Kelowna use the following information
- Telephone: 250-277-1944
- Email: info@firstaidservices.ca
- Website: http://firstaidkelowna.ca/food-safe-courses/
On-line chat and on-line registration is available on the Kelowna First Aid website.
Food And Safety Course Request in Kelowna
What FOODSAFE courses are offered in Kelowna First Aid?
Kelowna First Aid offers two levels of FOODSAFE training (as per the BC Provincial Health Services Authority and the BCCDC).
- Level One FOODSAFE – This level runs for 8 hours and costs $110. It focuses on food storage, preparation, and service – skills targeted for staff that handles food directly. This is a prerequisite for the second level of FOODSAFE.
- Level Two FOODSAFE – This level runs for 12 hours and costs $165. It focuses on the management aspect of food safety, particularly planning for general work and product safety in the establishment.
- Refresher – FOODSAFE refreshers run for 3 hours. This course is a special kind of training for workers who have previously taken FOODSAFE classes and their certificates are expired/nearing expiry. In order to receive a new certificate, the student has to get a grade of 80 percent or better on the refresher exam.
Are other forms of training available? Not just classroom courses?
At Kelowna First Aid, we offer online training and training by correspondence. Online training is conducted through a virtual classroom experience, with all interactions and submissions done over the internet. Training by correspondence is a popular option among students who work or have very tight schedules. It costs $85 and an additional $25 for an extension of two months. Correspondence training for FOODSAFE has to be completed in 6 months.
Did You Know?
Food safety is an important training program with one goal – reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses. When food is not prepared or handled correctly, it can cause the spread of foodborne illnesses. One major complication is diarrhea. Here are signs and symptoms of diarrhea:
- Frequent passage of loose and watery stool
- Abdominal cramps/pain
- Fever
- Presence of blood in the stool (hematochezia)
- Bloating