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Description
The Food Handler Certification course gives participants the knowledge and skills needed to safely handle, prepare, store, and serve food in accordance with Ontario food safety requirements.
The course covers essential food safety principles, including preventing foodborne illness, personal hygiene, proper food handling and storage, temperature control, cleaning and sanitizing, cross-contamination prevention, and food safety legislation.

Course Delivery
This course is delivered online, allowing participants to complete the learning materials at their own pace. After completing the training, participants may complete the certification examination through online proctoring or an in-person exam at designated training locations (Pickering, Richmond Hill, and Thunder Bay).

Course Duration

8 hours, including a 1.5-hour examination.

Language

English

Examination Options

Online live proctored or in-person proctored examination at designated training locations

Cost

$ 40+ HST

How to register

To register for the Food Handler Certification course, please visit the SEIU Healthcare Training Centre Application Portal

Complete the online application and select Food Handler Certification from the course dropdown menu. Follow the prompts to complete and submit your registration.

Refund Policy – Food Handler Certification Course

The SEIU Healthcare Training Centre is committed to providing a fair and transparent refund process.

Before Course Access: Participants may request a full refund provided they have not accessed the online course materials.

After Course Access: Once a participant has accessed the online course materials, course fees are non-refundable, subject to applicable consumer protection requirements.

Course Cancellation: If the SEIU Healthcare Training Centre cancels the course or is unable to provide the training, participants will be offered a full refund.

Exceptional Circumstances: Refund requests related to exceptional circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the SEIU Healthcare Training Centre.

Language and Literacy Requirements

The Food Handler Certification course is offered in English. Participants must have sufficient English reading and comprehension skills to understand the course materials, follow written instructions, and complete the certification examination independently.

Course materials are developed using plain language, clear explanations, and visual aids to support learners with varying literacy levels. Basic computer skills are also recommended to navigate the online learning platform and complete the examination

Accessibility and Accommodations

The SEIU Healthcare Training Centre is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Participants who require accommodations due to a disability or accessibility-related need are encouraged to contact the Training Centre before beginning the course or scheduling their certification examination.

Accommodations may include additional examination time, accessible learning materials, assistive technology, or alternative examination arrangements, based on individual needs and available resources.

Examination Results and Certification

Participants will receive their examination results and Food Handler Certification, upon successful completion, within the following time frames:

• Online Proctored Examinations: Within one (1) business day of completing the examination.
• In-Person Written Examinations: Within two (2) business days of completing the examination.

Food Handler Certification will be issued electronically to participants who successfully pass the examination.

Accommodation requests will be reviewed individually and handled confidentially. Participants are encouraged to communicate their needs in advance to allow sufficient time for appropriate arrangements.

For information about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the SEIU Healthcare Training Centre.