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Basic Food Safety Course for Food Handlers

10 Easy Steps to Becoming a Food Safety Guardian

Professional Certification • R638 Compliance • Self-Paced Online Course

Only

R299

per person

Enrolling 100+ members? Get 5% bulk discount →

3-Hour Course
Digital Certificate
R638 Compliant

Proudly South African • B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor • 100% Black Female Owned

Legal Compliance Required

Fulfill Your Legal Obligation

Health Regulation 638 section 10(1)(b) requires all food-handling personnel in South Africa to undergo food safety and hygiene training.

R638 Compliance

Meet statutory requirements for food safety training in South Africa

Professional Certification

Receive a digital certificate upon course completion

Staff Development

Enhance your team's food safety knowledge and skills

Career Advancement

Boost your professional credentials in the food industry

Who Is This Course For?

Essential training for anyone involved in food handling and preparation

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Restaurants

Front & back of house staff

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Catering Businesses

Event caterers & food services

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Individual Food Handlers

Chefs, cooks, kitchen staff

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Corporate Training

Company canteens & facilities

Your 10-Step Journey to Food Safety Excellence

Comprehensive curriculum designed to transform you into a confident food safety guardian

1

Understand Your Mission

Learn basics of food safety, why it matters, and how it protects customers and workplace

2

Know Your Hazards

Identify germs, allergens, chemicals, physical hazards and how they cause foodborne illness

3

Become a Hygiene Hero

Master personal hygiene, handwashing, PPE, injuries, illness reporting, and preventing contamination

4

Stop Cross-Contamination

Learn how germs spread and how to stop them using separation, correct storage, colour-coding, and safe equipment use

5

Follow Powerful Cleaning & Sanitising Protocols

Understand proper cleaning methods, chemical handling, sanitising surfaces, equipment care, and pest-control basics

6

Control Temperatures Like a Pro

Learn safe cooking, cooling, reheating, temperature danger zones, and using thermometers correctly

7

Manage Allergens Safely

Know top allergens, prevent cross-contact, read labels, communicate risks, and act during allergic emergencies

8

Know the Rules

Understand South African food safety regulations, legal obligations, inspections, and why documentation matters

9

Keep Records Like a Professional

Learn how to complete temperature logs, cleaning records, checklists, and reporting sheets accurately

10

Report & Act on Deviations

Learn how to speak up, fix problems, communicate hazards, and maintain strong food safety culture

Flexible Learning, Professional Results

Study at your own pace, on any device, from anywhere

Course Features

  • 3-Hour Video CourseComprehensive yet concise training
  • 100% Self-PacedLearn on your schedule
  • Multi-Device AccessPhone, tablet, laptop, or PC
  • Digital CertificateInstant download upon completion

Perfect For

  • Individual LearnersAdvance your personal career
  • Team TrainingTrain your entire staff efficiently
  • Group EnrollmentBulk training options available
  • Anywhere AccessOnline or onsite training nationwide

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. Just quality training.

Complete Course Package

R299

per person

  • Full 10-module video course
  • Digital certificate of completion
  • R638 compliance documentation
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Expert facilitator support

Enrolling 100+ members? Get 5% bulk discount →

Meet Your Expert Facilitator

Learn from experienced professionals with deep industry expertise

Charnay Nefdt

Lead Facilitator & Food Safety Expert

Qualified Biotechnology graduate with Food Technology focus

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Certified facilitator and assessor

Extensive experience in food safety and hygiene training

Curriculum development specialist

Active volunteer in community food charity initiatives

Expert Support Team

Our team includes senior Food Safety Consultants and Auditors with years of national and cross-border experience.

30+ years of corporate experience across industries

Expertise in food safety audits and FSRPs

Manufacturing and catering operations specialists

Compliance management systems implementation

Telecommunications and training delivery excellence

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the course

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us for more information or group training options

Visit Our Website

www.foodologists.co.za

Training Available

Nationwide (Online or Onsite)

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