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MarketSafe for Potential Instructors

This course provides training on food safety and safe food handling procedures for market vendors, managers, farmers, food processors, and others who may make, bake or produce food products for temporary markets (e.g. farmers' markets, artisan markets).

Learners will cover topics like proper food storage and display, key elements of sanitation and food cleanliness, and explore foodborne illnesses (and how to avoid them in your products). This course is not a replacement for FOODSAFE Level 1.

Anyone who completes the course and exam will receive a certificate issued by the health authority for their location.


What's Included?

Upon starting, we provide access for 10 days:

  • MarketSafe Online exam
  • MarketSafe Online study material

Instructor Designation

If you are interested in becoming a MarketSafe face-to-face instructor in the future: You may self-identify as a potential instructor when you register for the course.

Note: Local health authorities have more requirements to become an Instructor.

  • MarketSafe: Potential Instructors

  • Price: $66
  • Length: 6 Hours
  • Language: English
  • Final exam: 42 multiple choice questions
  • Passing Grade: 90%
  • Quantity:



    * By purchasing MarketSafe for Instructors you are agreeing to Open School BC's refund policy

Requirements

  • A reliable internet connection
  • A desktop/laptop computer

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Course Withdrawal & Refund Policy

  • Refunds can only be requested before you access any course content. Once you've accessed the course, refunds are no longer available.
  • If you're eligible for a refund, your MarketSafe for Potential Instructors course will be removed. A $35 administration fee will be deducted, and you'll receive a partial refund for your purchase.
  • To request a refund, please forward your electronic receipt to our customer service department.

Extensions

Extensions are only provided for extenuating circumstances, such as death in the family or hospitalization. Contact us before your course end date to explain your need for an extension.


Privacy

This information is collected by Open School BC under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC) and will be used to provide you with a user account. Contact us if you have questions regarding the collection of this personal information.

The BC Ministry of Health is collecting your personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purposes of tracking FOODSAFE and MarketSafe course participation. If you have any questions with regards to the collection of your personal information please contact HP-PHW@gov.bc.ca.