The Food Handling Certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. Be sure to renew it before it expires.

The course includes essential food safety practices, such as:

• Personal hygiene

• Foodborne illnesses

• Safe food storage

• Cleaning and sanitizing

• Preventing cross-contamination

The course typically takes upto 8 hours to complete, depending on whether it is self-paced or instructor-led.

Yes, the certification exam is included as part of the course. You must achieve a passing score of 90% to receive your certificate.

Yes, you may retake the exam. It is recommended to wait at least 24 hours before attempting the exam again.

We are available to receive client queries during the working hours, which are as following: Monday - Friday: 7:55a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Saturday & Sunday : Closed

In case we miss your call, leave a voicemail and our team of professionals will get back to you within 48 hours of the query submission.

Sorry, no refund will be provided once the payment has been processed.

Yes, you will have access to the course materials for 30 days after completion to review key concepts.

You will receive a digital certificate upon successful completion. A physical copy can be mailed upon request for an additional fee.

You need to make sure you have the following in order to be able to complete any CIFS courses:

1. Access to a computer or laptop (with internet access)

Our lessons can be viewed on any device, including mobile and tablet devices.

However, we recommend that the quizzes at the end of each lesson are completed on a computer or laptop in order to view and select answers easily.

For the CIFS Food Handler Certification Course, the final exam must be completed on a computer or laptop with a built-in camera or webcam.

2. A modern web browser

At CIFS we use some of the latest eLearning technologies to deliver the courses. You will need to have a modern web browser to view and complete the course, and it’s important that you have JavaScript enabled.

3. An email address

During the registration process, you’ll be asked to supply an email address. This is a mandatory requirement for you to be able to access our systems. Email addresses cannot be shared between students.

4. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe Acrobat

As part of the course, you’re provided with access to various resources (e.g. guides, posters) as well as comprehensive course notes. To access these you’ll need to have Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer. Visit Adobe's website to get the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader (free download).

The food handler certification course and home study exam are for people who work in food premises such as:

• restaurants

• catering services

• banquet halls

• food stores

• home-based food businesses (preparing moderate or high-risk foods)

• child care centres

• long term care homes

​ If you would like to work in one of these settings, you can also take the course or exam.

To complete a course delivered by PCAS you'll need skills in:

1. Language, literacy and numeracy

2. Computer use

3. Independent study

For more details, refer to the FAQs on the PCAS Food Handler Certification Course Page.

If you have any concerns about any of the skills required, please contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your situation.

You can always reach out to us on the contact information given below:

• Email: erc@peelcareer.com

• Phone: 905-670-1967

In case we miss out your call, the authorized personnel will get back to you within 48 hours.

In case if a client looses his/her certificate or card they need to contact PEEL CAREER ASSESSMENT SERVICES INC. as soon as possible. Otherwise, the person might have to retake the exam.

In order to pass the exam the participant is required to secure at least 70% on the exam.