We are unable to verify your successful completion of FOODSAFE Level 1. Please use your Personal Identifier if you have it. If you don't, please contact your local health authority to get this number.
If you would like to register for FOODSAFE Level 1, please go here.
Optionally, you may continue, but you will not receive a certificate upon completion.
FOODSAFE Level 2
About this course:
FOODSAFE Level 2 is designed for foodservice owners, managers, kitchen managers, executive chefs, and anyone else who is responsible for managing food safety.
FOODSAFE Level 1 is a pre-requisite for this course – it will expand on some information covered in Level 1.
It will also cover:
Creating a culture of food safety
Food borne illness
Employee hygiene and illness
Receiving, storage and transportation
Premises
Equipment
Pest control and sanitation plans
Food safety plans
Learners have 28 days to complete this 10- to 14-hour course.
Cost: $165
Now please continue through the FOODSAFE registration process below.
Overview
Please take note of the steps required to complete the FOODSAFE Online course:
Purchase one or more seats.
Access information to our Account Manager will be emailed to you. Please Note: This email could take several hours before you receive it. If you do not receive this email, it is most likely in your email application's junk folder.
As part of your registration in the online course, you will receive a print copy of the FOODSAFE Level 2 Participant Workbook in the mail. This may help you to review the course content, but is not required for you to begin the course.
Log into the Account Manager using the username/password that was emailed to you and use the Account Manager to:
Select a course start date
Enter in personal information that is required to receive a FOODSAFE certificate such as: birth date, phone number, email, mailing address.
At the course start date, access to the course will be sent via email.
Complete the online course.
Submit your Cleaning Schedule and Food Safety Plan Assignments. Once you have authorization from your instructor, proceed to the next step.
A certificate will be mailed after course completion.
Our Refund Policy
Refunds must be requested prior to the course start date
A processing fee of $35.00 will be charged
The purchaser will receive a refund of:
$130.00 for FOODSAFE Level 2
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Refund requests will not be accepted after the course start date.
Schools purchasing seats using an Account Code is considered final sale. No returns are permitted.
Our Extension Policy
If you feel you are going to need an extension in order to complete the course you must contact your instructor before the course end date* and explain your reasons for needing an extension. Use the "Contact your Instructor" link on the home page of your course to correspond with your instructor.
Extensions are rarely awarded, and given only for extenuating circumstances, such as death in the family or hospitalization.
*After your course end date, you will not be able to access the course or contact your instructor.
Agreement
Please answer the following in order to continue:
Purchase Seats
Students are required to have passed FOODSAFE Level 1 if they want to receive a certificate for Level 2. Click here to purchase a seat in FOODSAFE Level 1 instead.
Please enter your information and the number of seats you would like to purchase.
After you have finished purchasing the seats and you receive your account login information, you can assign one or more seats to a specific course date.
Seat availability may change between now and when you complete your purchase and log-in for the first time. All seats purchased will expire 365 days after the date of purchase.
Price per seat is $165.
Here are the upcoming courses and the number of seats currently available.
* Start dates are selected after purchasing a seat.
* We recommend you select a start date soon after your purchase. Courses sizes are limited and only run once a month.
Start date
End date
Quantity of Seats Available
January 27, 2021
February 23, 2021
10 of 35 seat(s) available
February 16, 2021
March 15, 2021
27 of 35 seat(s) available
March 03, 2021
March 30, 2021
35 of 35 seat(s) available
March 23, 2021
April 19, 2021
35 of 35 seat(s) available
April 27, 2021
May 24, 2021
35 of 35 seat(s) available
June 01, 2021
June 28, 2021
35 of 35 seat(s) available
Note: Be sure to enter your correct address. Entering any false information will void your FOODSAFE certification. If you enter false information, you will not receive a record of completion. You will not be FOODSAFE certified, even if you complete the course activities and exam.
Do I need to do the Foodsafe Level 1 course before I can take the Foodsafe Level 2 course?
Yes, you are required to have successfully completed a recognized FoodSafe Level 1 course before you can register for this course.
How much does a seat cost?
Seats purchased cost $165.
How do I purchase (register for) a course seat? On the registration page, select the number of seats you require (one seat per user).
Does my course (seat) expire?
Yes, you have one year to use this course (seat) before it expires.
How can I pay for my seat(s)?
Visa, Master Card or American Express is the preferred method of payment. This will ensure your seat is saved.
We are sorry but we are unable to process Debit cards at this time.
What if I have a hotmail, gmail or yahoo account?
These large web-based email providers have spam filters enabled, which may redirect emails from Open School BC (with important access information) into the junk folder. Please ensure you check your junk mail folder if you have not received the expected emails in your inbox after you paid for the FOODSAFE course.
How do I log into my account?
An auto-generated email will be sent within several hours of purchasing your course seat. Follow the web link and fill in the username and password fields as assigned to you in the email we sent you.
What is the Account Manager?
The Account Manager is a website you log into to enter and update personal information.
In the Account Manager, select each tab and fill in the required fields;
“My Information” tab - address, telephone number, email, name etc.
“My Course” tab – click on this tab to find the date your course begins and how to access the link to Moodle, where you'll find the FOODSAFE Level 2 course content.
“Seat Assignment” tab - only if you purchased multiple seats will you see a "Seat Assignment" tab where you can assign users to each of your seats. Please ensure that students enrolled are instructed to read these FAQs before starting the course.
Course info:
Are you comfortable using online technologies?
Online learning is not for everyone, this course is completed online and is self-paced so be sure you are comfortable using a computer, the internet, email, discussions, etc. You will need to have regular access to a computer with a reliable high-speed (1 Mbps or better) Internet connection. If you don’t have regular access, make sure you have easy access to a computer in order to complete the course within the 28 days allowed.
You may be expected to participate in online discussions. To participate in online discussions, you will need to type your email communications using an online communication tool provided within the course.
Students taking this online course should have a proficient command of the English language.
Note that customer service is available to assist only during regular business hours (8:30am – 4:30pm), Monday – Friday except on Statutory holidays, Pacific Time Zone.
Do I need a computer to do FOODSAFE online?
YES! We highly recommend that you have a personal computer and a high-speed (1 Mbps or better) Internet connection to take FOODSAFE online. If not, we suggest that you consider taking FOODSAFE in a face-to-face classroom or via correspondence.
How do I log into my course?
In your email, you will receive information to log into the Account Manager and Moodle (where the course takes place). The information provided in this email is a username, password and a link to the Account Manager.
How do I know if my computer will work for this course?
Before you purchase the course, you should check Moodle’s Browser support (https://docs.moodle.org/dev/Moodle_3.1_release_notes#Browser_support) for the list of supported browsers. Find your browser to confirm that your system will be compatible to take the course.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Users have 28 days to work through the course content, participate in the discussions and complete the assignments and write the quiz.
Can I just write the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
No, this course requires you to complete every module in sequence beginning with Module 1 before moving on to the next module.
What happens if I try to just write the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
You will get an error message, you will not be able to open the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz or complete the course and get credit for it.
How do I pass FOODSAFE Level 2?
In order to receive a FOODSAFE Level 2 certificate, you must successfully complete the following:
Cleaning Schedule Assignment: You will write a cleaning schedule that you can use in the sanitation plan for your establishment.
Food Safety Plan Assignment: During Module 3 you will write a Food Safety Plan for a menu item or recipe from your establishment. You will need to have a recipe or menu item from your establishment to complete this assignment. If you don’t work in a food service establishment, you may use a favourite recipe or menu item from home.
Participation: Much of the learning in FOODSAFE Level 2 comes from discussion and the sharing of ideas. Often, there isn’t a “right” or “wrong” answer to the issues and points discussed in the course. Therefore, you are expected to contribute and actively engage in the discussions and exercises in the course. Your instructor will read all posts and will provide feedback as he or she sees fit.
FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz (instructor marked): You will write a short-answer quiz at the end of the course that will cover the key points from the course. A passing grade on the quiz is 80%. Please note: You will not be able to access this quiz until you have submitted your cleaning schedule and your food safety plan and your instructor has marked them as successfully completed. Once your instructor has entered a passing mark for both assignments, an icon for the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz will appear on the home page.
Course Extensions and Timelines
If you feel you are going to need an extension in order to complete the course you must contact your instructor before the course
end date and explain your reasons for needing an extension. NOTE: After your course end date your course access expires and you will not be able to contact your instructor. Use the Discussion Tool within your course to correspond with your instructor. Extension are rarely awarded, and given only for extenuating circumstances, such as death in the family or hospitalization.
I want to take the FOODSAFE course face-to-face instead of online
Go to www.FOODSAFE.ca to locate a face-to-face course in your area.
FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz info:
How many questions are on the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
There are 10 short-answer questions on the FOODSAFE final quiz.
What mark must I achieve in the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz to pass the FOODSAFE course?
You must achieve a minimum mark of 80% in order to pass the FOODSAFE course.
Please note: You must also successfully complete the assignments and participate in the discussions in order to pass the course. See How do I pass FOODSAFE Level 2? for details.
How much time do I have to complete the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
The quiz will automatically end after 3 hours.
How do I get access to the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
Please consult with your instructor. You will not be able to access this quiz until you have submitted your cleaning schedule and your food safety plan and your instructor has marked them as successfully completed. Once your instructor has entered a passing mark for both assignments, an icon for the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz will appear on the home page.
Where do I write the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
You can write the quiz wherever you normally work on the course. All you need is a computer with access to the internet.
Are there additional resources to help prepare for the FOODSAFE Level 2 Quiz?
As part of your registration in the online course, you will receive a print copy of the FOODSAFE Level 2 Participant Workbook in the mail. This may help you to review the course content, but is not required for you to begin the course.
How do I get my FOODSAFE certificate and how long will take to receive it?
Once you have successfully completed the two assignments and the two quizzes your regional Health Authority will mail a FOODSAFE Level 2 certificate to you. It takes about four to six weeks. Please ensure the mailing address you entered in the Account Manager is correct as this information is used to send your certificate.
What is FOODSAFE® level 1 Equivalency?
A course that is recognized as equal to - by the BC Health Authorities and the officers that manage the FOODSAFE® course.
Any certification and program found here that can be verified as equivalent.
How long will I have to wait to register before I know that my FOODSAFE® Level 1 equivalency is accepted?
You can register right away after you purchase FOODSAFE® Level 2. FOODSAFE will periodically check equivalencies throughout the duration of your course.
You will receive an email when FOODSAFE approves or Rejects your Equivalent certification.
Why do I have to send in a copy of my FOODSAFE® certification and my ID?
This is to verify that you are FOODSAFE® certified and to maintain the integrity of the course.
Where do I send my Equivalent FOODSAFE® certificate and identification?
You can send your equivalent FOODSAFE® certificate and Government Issue identification to FOODSAFE
Please use the subject "OSBC-Equivalent Certificate Identification"
Identification includes Driver's License, Passport, Student Card, Other Government ID with your name and photo.
What if I am not sure my certificate will be accepted?
You can pre-verify with FOODSAFE by presenting your identification and certificate to foodsafe@foodsafe.ca. They will let you know if your certificate can or will be accepted. You may need to send them your identification and certificate again once you register for the course.
What if I am in the course and my certificate is rejected?
If your certificate has not been approved but you are already in a Foodsafe Level 2 course. You can complete the course but you will not receive a certificate until you complete a BC foodsafe level 1 or equivalent course, and present this to FOODSAFE: foodsafe@foodsafe.ca
Can I get a refund if my certification is rejected?
Our Policy applies with all purchases of Foodsafe Level 2, including your certification being rejected.
You are encouraged to confirm your certification prior to purchase.
Refunds must be requested prior to the course start date
