Certificate Renewal
WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher
Renew your food handler certificate. 4.5 hours course for 5-year renewal.
Who Needs the Refresher Course?
If your WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 certificate is expiring or has expired within the last 5 years, you need to complete the Refresher course to renew your certification.
Duration
4.5 hours
(Half day)
Validity
5 years
(First renewal)
Subsidies
Up to 70%
SSG funding
Languages
English, Mandarin,
Tamil
Refresher Course vs Full Course
Refresher Course
- For certificate renewal (expiring or expired within 5 years)
- Duration: 4.5 hours
- Shorter, focused update on latest food safety practices
- Valid for 5 years after first renewal
- Next renewal: Every 10 years thereafter
Full Course (Level 1)
- For first-time food handlers
- Duration: 7.5 hours (full day)
- Comprehensive food safety training
- Required if certificate expired more than 5 years ago
- Valid for 5 years
What You'll Learn in the Refresher Course
Latest SFA food safety regulations
Updated hygiene best practices
Cross-contamination prevention
Proper temperature control
Personal hygiene standards
Cleaning and sanitization
Safe food handling procedures
Common food safety violations
Certificate Renewal Timeline
Initial Certificate
Valid for 5 years from the date you complete WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1
First Refresher (Within 5 Years)
Complete 4.5-hour Refresher course. Certificate renewed for another 5 years.
Subsequent Refreshers (Every 10 Years)
After first renewal, complete Refresher course every 10 years to maintain certification.
Ready to Renew Your Certificate?
Register for our WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 Refresher at our Bukit Batok center today!