Basic Food Safety Training Course
Half-day training that meets local council requirements.
Designed to help food handlers understand how to prepare and serve food safely — while keeping your business and your customers protected. Certificate of Attendance is provided to all participants upon completion.
Why choose our course
Our half-day courses focus on personal hygiene, food safety awareness, and the key local and national regulations that govern food handling in New Zealand.
We know training can sometimes feel boring — that’s why we keep our sessions engaging, practical, and memorable. You’ll leave with skills you can use immediately in the workplace.
Why food safety training matters
Anyone working with food must have a solid understanding of:
- Basic food safety practices.
- Correct food handling techniques.
- How contamination happens — and how to prevent it.
Exposure to dirt, germs, and poor handling can contaminate food, leading to serious illnesses such as diarrhoea, meningitis, or other infections. These illnesses can cause severe health issues, become life-threatening in some cases, reduce the body’s ability to absorb essential nutrients. Safe food handling is not just compliance — it protects your customers, your reputation, and your business!
What you will learn:
- The importance of handling and providing safe food.
- Local and national food safety regulations.
- The true cost and impact of foodborne illness.
- Food safety hazards and how to control them.
- Preventing cross-contamination.
- Personal hygiene best practices.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the costs associated with unsafe food.
- Identify which regulations apply to food safety in New Zealand.
- Describe the financial and social impact of foodborne illness.
- Explain key food safety hazards using examples from your workplace.
- Understand and prevent cross-contamination in real work situations.
Course cost
Classroom based - $140+GST, includes in-person training & certificate
Online course - $110+GST, trainer-led online course & certificate
Support and Contact Information
If you need any support, feel free to contact us:
Phone: 0800 366 4690
Email: [email protected]