What You’ll Learn in This Ministry-Approved Food Handler Training & Certification
This Ontario Ministry-approved Food Handler Certification training provides foundational food safety knowledge for all food industry workers. You will explore the following learning objectives:
- Legal Requirements and Management Commitment
- Why to be a Safe Food Handler?
- Food Borne Illnesses or Food Contamination
- Microorganisms and Food Safety
- Time and Temperature Controls
- Food Display, Serving and Dispensing
- Role of Personal Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
This training is completely self-paced, so you can begin at any time and set your own pace. Training duration is 30 days from signup/assigned date.
On purchase, or if a company enrolls you in a training, you will receive an email invitation to sign up on the portal. Upon login you can access assigned/purchased training from the “My Courses/Trainings” tab. You can access the training from any device with a live Internet connection.
for Spanish-speaking learners, see the Food Handler Training - Spanish Ver.
Online trainings provide unparalleled convenience and flexibility. You can take the training anytime and anywhere; on any device you own.
You can email your instructor directly at [email protected] or utilize the training discussion board.
Currently trainings are offered in English language only.
Training is in audio visual format. You need to watch all the videos.
Trainee must have basic understandings of English language. Trainee must have a computer/mobile/tablet along with stable internet connection to attempt the training. Trainee must be familiar with basic use of computer.
Conceptual understanding from video lectures will be examined by an exam (where applicable) (multiple choice, true/false etc). You need to watch all the videos to complete the course.
Soft copy of test results (if applicable) will be emailed right after test submission. You can always access your current and previous results from your portal using your credentials.
Course completion/qualification certificates will be awarded to qualifying trainees right after course completion or exam submission through email. Trainees can download and print it later from their respective portals.
Full refund before the course is attempted, No refund will be processed if a candidate has started a course.
This course has been reviewed and meets the training requirements established by the Ontario Ministry of Health for food handler certification in the province. Ontario Food Handler Certification Requirements.
The final exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering all course modules. A passing score is required to earn your certificate.
The certificate does not expire for general employment purposes, but some employers may require refresher training every 3‑5 years.for advanced safety knowledge, explore Smart Handwashing Practices in Food Manufacturing.
The four steps are: Clean (wash hands and surfaces), Separate (prevent cross‑contamination), Cook (cook to safe temperatures), and Chill (refrigerate promptly). Four Steps to Food Safety (CDC).
Proper handwashing, wearing clean uniforms and hair restraints, and reporting illness to a supervisor are essential. Module 11 covers personal hygiene in detail.
- Basic Instructions
- Introduction
- Module 1 – Legal Requirements and Management Commitment
- Lesson Learned
- Module 2 – Foodborne Illness
- Lesson Learned
- Module 3 – Food Contamination
- Lesson Learned
- Module 4 – Microorganisms and Food Safety
- Lesson Learned
- Module 5 – Time and Temperature Controls
- Lesson Learned
- Module 6 – Food display, serving and dispensing
- Lesson Learned
- Module 7 – Facility and Equipment
- Lesson Learned
- Module 8 – Receiving and Storage
- Lesson Learned
- Module 9 – Cleaning and Sanitization
- Lesson Learned
- Module 10 – Pest Control and Waste Management
- Lesson Learned
- Module 11 – Personal Hygiene
- Lesson Learned
- Module 12 – Food Safety Management System/ HACCP
- Lesson Learned
- Final Qualification Exam
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