Food Handler Certification

In-person courses are taught by certified Public Health Inspectors at our St. Thomas and Woodstock sites.

• Cost $62.15 ($55 plus HST)
• Registration and payment required in advance

Upcoming course dates and locations

St. Thomas site - 1230 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON

SUMMER COURSE - July 15, 2025 | 9 am - 5 pm

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Woodstock site - 410 Buller St., Woodstock, ON

FALL COURSE - October 6, 2025 | 9 am - 5 pm

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High School course (offered on a scheduled PD Day)

St. Thomas site - 1230 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON

Stay tuned for 2026 date

Woodstock site  - 410 Buller St., Woodstock, ON

Stay tuned for 2026 date

SafeCheck Food Safety Course

• Cost: $24.98 (includes tax and exam fee)

• Available anytime (24/7)

• Course and exam are available in multiple languages 

• Take the exam on any device with a webcam and microphone

In Good Hands Course

• Cost: $34.95 + HST (includes exam fee)

• Learn at your own pace with 15 modules

• Take the certification exam online

• View frequently asked questions to ensure your computer meets the requirements for the online course

SWPH will proctor examinations for individuals who wish to challenge the exam, exams are available in English, French, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Russian and Punjabi. 

In order to challenge the exam, a candidate must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Reviewed the Food Handler Training Manual, which is available in English, French, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Russian and Punjabi
• Received training from a third party
• Have at least two years of experience in the food industry
• Previously certified

Note: If a candidate fails to pass the exam, a repeat attempt is not permitted until the candidate completes an approved course.

Download and study the Ministry of Health’s Provincial Food Handler Training Manual, in a variety of languages:

• English
• French
• Chinese
• Arabic
• Spanish
• Russian
• Punjabi

Woodstock site - Exams are offered the 1st Wednesday of (June, September and December) with a start time of 1 pm.

Note: No walk-ins allowed

St. Thomas site - Exams are offered the 1st Wednesday of (June, September and December) with a start time of 9 am. 

Note: No walk-ins allowed

Cost to write the exam is $15 ($13.27 plus HST)

Register and pay for the Food Handler exam

You can also get certified through the London Training Centre:

• In-class training and certification

• Exam-only sessions: $20 (pre-registration required), you must call ahead to pay for a time slot

• Register by calling: 519-685-4331