Safer2Eat for Food Handlers

In line with South Africa’s R638 General Hygiene Requirements for Food Premises and its transport, Safer2Eat training delivers the essential information you need to provide safe food to your consumers or guests, minimize the risks of foodborne illness and limit exposure to food unfit for human consumption.

This food handler training course introduces the principles and practices of food safety and hygiene.

What this course covers:

• Introduction to food safety

• Food contamination

• Personal hygiene and workplace behaviour

• Time and temperature control

• Cleaning and sanitizing

• Food handling and preparation

• Serving and dispensing food safely

An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.

You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

Who should attend

The training is designed for all personnel in food service and retail operations where food is prepared, cooked, handled and stored, focusing on preventing food contamination by practicing safe food handling and good personal hygiene.

At the end of the program, learners will be able to: 

• Prevent food contamination by practicing safe food handling 

• Apply food safe procedures preparing and serving food 

• Practice good personal hygiene 

 

Accreditation 

This is an accredited training program, forming part of NSF’s accreditation by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), providing recognition to an international standard for best practices in continuing education. 

 

NSF’s approved Safer2Eat technical trainers are experienced and knowledgeable industry experts who meet the educational, technical and experiential trainer requirements and have completed the rigorous accredited trainer onboarding process in order to deliver this training program. 

 

Computer and Internet Connection: 

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended. 

Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher 

 

Special Requirements

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact your regional office one week prior to your class.