Food Safe and Serving It Right
FOODSAFE Level 1 & Serving It Right Hospitality Certifications
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Two short certification courses teaching food handling hygiene and responsible liquor service for restaurant and bar staff.
How long
1–2 Days (12 Hours)
Cost
$40–$171
Schools
12 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 12 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- No prior experience or educational prerequisites required
- Minimum 19 years of age to serve or handle liquor in British Columbia
- Computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access for online learning
- Open admission with no prerequisites
- Computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access for Open School BC online course
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Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Register for FOODSAFE Level 1 online through Open School BC ($69 CAD) or through an in-person seminar
- Register for Serving It Right online through Responsible Service BC ($40 CAD + tax, includes 3 exam attempts)
- Immediate self-paced access upon registration with flexible exam completion
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Step 3 of 6
Food Safe and Serving It Right
⏱ 1–2 Days (12 Hours)- FOODSAFE: Foodborne illness microbiology, danger zone temperatures, sanitizing, and cross-contamination
- Serving It Right: BC liquor laws, licensee liability, and identification checking
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Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 12 schools in BC- Coast Mountain College — 1 day ($171)
- College of the Rockies — 1 day (Not published)
- North Island College — 1 day ($99)
- Northern Lights College — 1 day ($169)
- ADVANCE Continuing Education — 1 day (Not published)
- Alert First Aid Inc. — 1 day ($99)
- BC FOODSAFE Program (BCCDC / Open School BC) — 1 day (Not published)
- go2HR (Distance Education) — 8–10 hours ($115)
- and 4 more, see the list below
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Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- FOODSAFE Level 1 standardized multiple-choice examination (50 questions, 70% passing mark)
- Serving It Right online multiple-choice exam (35 questions, 80% passing mark)
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Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(12 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration1 day
Tuition$171
DeliveryIn-Person
“BCCDC-approved food safety training delivered at Northwest regional campuses covering safe food receiving, preparation, temperature control, and sanitation.”
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Duration1 day
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive 8-hour food safety certification recognized by Interior Health Authority and delivered at Cranbrook and Creston campuses.”
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Duration1 day
Tuition$99
DeliveryIn-Person
“Mandatory food handler safety training for food service workers and operators delivered through NIC Continuing Education in Campbell River and Comox Valley.”
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Duration1 day
Tuition$169
DeliveryIn-Person
“BCCDC-mandated food safety certification delivered at Northern Lights College campuses covering food storage, bacterial pathogen control, and sanitation standards.”
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Safety / Specialized Provider
ADVANCE Continuing Education
Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam & Prince George
Duration1 day
TuitionNot published
DeliveryHybrid
“Official BCCDC-approved food safety training with weekly class schedules offered in-person across Metro Vancouver and online via live Zoom.”
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Duration1 day
Tuition$99
DeliveryIn-Person
“Official Island Health recognized 1-day food handling course covering foodborne disease prevention, hygiene, and safe cooking temperatures in Victoria and Nanaimo.”
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Duration1 day
TuitionNot published
DeliveryOnline / Distance
“Provincial food safety training program required under the BC Food Premises Regulation, covering temperature control and hygiene.”
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Duration8–10 hours
Tuition$115
DeliveryOnline / Distance
“Official distance learning course kit containing print workbook, study guide, and instructions for proctored examination invigilation across British Columbia.”
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Safety / Specialized Provider
Mainland Safety Training Company
Surrey, Abbotsford, Langley, Richmond & Chilliwack
Duration1 day
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Interactive classroom training program meeting BC Food Premises Regulation requirements, with multiple weekly dates across Surrey, Richmond, and Abbotsford.”
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Duration1 day
Tuition$95
DeliveryIn-Person
“BCCDC-mandated food handlers course covering foodborne pathogen control, proper sanitizing protocols, and personal hygiene in Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond.”
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Duration4 hours
Tuition$40
DeliveryOnline / Distance
“Mandatory responsible beverage service certification administered by Responsible Service BC under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.”
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Duration1 day
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive 8-hour classroom food safety workshop held in Surrey, preparing workers for mandatory provincial food service hygiene certification.”