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.
Upon starting, we provide access for 10 days:
If your plans change, you may request a refund if:
If you prefer, you can also transfer your course seat to another participant instead of requesting a refund.
Refunds are not available once the final exam has been written.
To request a refund or transfer your seat, please contact Customer Service at OSBC.Online@gov.bc.ca and provide your electronic receipt.
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.
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