Food Handler Certification

In-Person Courses

All 2023 in-person food handler certification courses are now available for registration

Food Handler Certification courses are offered at our St. Thomas site, Woodstock site, and various other locations. This course is facilitated by our certified Public Health Inspectors.

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

Courses are offered in two formats:

• One day course (8 hours).
• Two day course (Each session is 4 hours)

Upcoming Course Dates and Locations

St Thomas Site - located at 1230 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON

• Two day course - August 1^st & 2^nd 5:00pm-9:00pm (25 spaces available)
• One day course - November 1^st 8:30am-4:30pm (25 spaces available)

Woodstock Site – located at 410 Buller Street, Woodstock, ON

• Two day course - September 12th & 14th 5:00pm-9:00pm (25 spaces available)
• Two day course - November 20th & 22nd 5:00pm-9:00pm (25 spaces available)

Tillsonburg – location to be determined

• Two day course - May 16^th & 18^th 5:00pm-9:00pm (25 spaces available)

Please click here to start registration.

High School Student Courses (offered on scheduled PD Days)

Free courses are available for current high school students. Student IDs must be shown as proof.

St Thomas Site - located at 1230 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, ON

• One day course - April 28^th 8:30am-4:30pm (25 available)

Woodstock Site – located at 410 Buller Street, Woodstock, ON

• One day course - April 28th 8:30am-4:30pm (25 available)

Please click here to start registration for High School courses 

DISCLAMER

As Southwestern Public Health is following the recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health for large gatherings, we will be adhering to the social distancing and/or masking protocol until further notice.

This means that social distancing and/or masking will be required during the course.

Online Courses

Safe Check Food Safety Certification Course 

• Cost: $24.98 (tax & exam fee included)
• 24/7 access
• multiple languages available for course and exam
• online exams can be completed from any device equipped with a webcam and microphone (including tablets and mobile phones)

In Good Hands

• Cost: $34.95 + HST (exam fee included)
• Learn about safe food handling at your own pace in an online environment through 15 modules of course content.
• Certification exam is offered online
• View frequently asked questions to ensure your computer meets the requirements for the online course.

Self-Study and Certification Challenge Exams

SWPH will proctor examinations for individuals who wish to challenge the exam. In order to challenge the exam, a candidate must meet at least one of the following criteria.

• Reviewed the self-study guide
• Received training from a third party
• Have at least 2 years of experience in the food industry
• Previously certified

Please note that if a candidate fails to pass the exam, a repeat attempt is not permitted until the candidate completes an approved course.

Exams are offered the 3^rd Wednesday of every other month (April, June, August and October) at the St. Thomas site with a start time of 9 am. Pre-Registration is required, please contact 519-631-9900 x 1258 to reserve a spot, NO walk-ins allowed.

Cost of the exam is $15.00 ($13.27 plus HST)

Download and study the free Provincial Food Handler Training Manual which is provided free by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).

As Southwestern Public Health is following the recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health for large gatherings, we will be adhering to the social distancing and/or masking protocol until further notice. This means that social distancing and/or masking will be required during the course.