Start with the essentials
Cover personal hygiene, contamination prevention, hazards and the basics of safer food preparation.
100% online basic food handling training
Basic Food Handlers Course
Basic food safety learning for general knowledge and refreshers
Learn the food safety basics that food handlers use every day with a 100% online, self-paced course.
- Self-paced online learning
- Certificate of Completion
- Pay only when you pass
Basic online course
$19.95
No workplace assessment. Start with free online learning and pay after you pass.
RTO #32252Basic online pathway
Food handler starting point
A simple starting point for people who handle food
This page is aimed at people who prepare, pack, serve or handle food and want a practical online introduction to safer everyday routines.
Relate learning to work
Connect the online examples with the tasks you may perform when preparing, packing, serving or handling food.
Build a repeatable routine
Use the knowledge checks to reinforce habits that support cleaner hands, safer separation and better food safety decisions.
The examples are designed to be useful whether you are starting in food work, changing roles or revising habits before a workplace induction.
A straightforward online food safety refresher
This course is a convenient option for general food-handling knowledge, refreshers and workplaces seeking a practical online introduction.
For food handlers and refreshers
Learn safe food handling, personal hygiene and contamination prevention through clear online lessons and knowledge checks.
Learn at your own pace
Log in from a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop and resume your progress when convenient.
Certificate of Completion
Receive an Eclipse Education Certificate of Completion when you complete the online requirements.
When Basic is the right choice
For food handlers and refreshers
This page is for people who prepare, pack, serve or handle food. It is a practical choice when you need general food safety knowledge, a refresher or a workplace induction.
Learning format100% online and self-paced
AssessmentOnline course requirements only
OutcomeEclipse Education Certificate of Completion
Course format
Know what you will complete
This course combines short online lessons with practical examples and knowledge checks. It is designed for general food safety learning, refreshers and workplace induction.
Need help choosing a course? Read the course details or contact Eclipse Education before you start.
What you will learn
The lessons focus on practical habits that support safer food preparation, storage and service.
Personal hygiene
Understand clean hands, suitable clothing, illness reporting and habits that reduce contamination risk.
Food hazards
Recognise common biological, chemical and physical hazards and the controls used in food workplaces.
Safe routines
Apply practical food handling, cleaning, separation and temperature-control principles to everyday work.
Simple online process
How the Basic course works
- Register and start the online learning for free.
- Work through the lessons and knowledge checks at your own pace.
- Complete the course requirements and receive your result.
- Pay the current price only after you pass, then receive your Certificate of Completion.
What you need
Before you start
- A phone, tablet, laptop or desktop with internet access.
- Time to complete the lessons and knowledge checks.
- Your own login so you can save and resume progress.
- No workplace observer, practical shift or third-party report.
What to expect
A clear online course format
The Basic course is designed for practical learning, refreshers and everyday food-handling knowledge.
| Feature | Included in this course |
|---|---|
| Learning | 100% online and self-paced |
| Outcome | Certificate of Completion |
| Assessment | Online course requirements |
| Best for | General knowledge, refreshers and induction |
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Basic Food Handling Course FAQs
Clear answers about the online course.
What is the Basic Food Handlers Course?
Basic Food Handlers Course is a self-paced online course covering safe food handling, personal hygiene and contamination prevention. It is designed for general knowledge, refreshers and workplace induction.
Is this food handling course 100% online?
Yes. The Basic course is completed online through the Eclipse Education student portal. There is no workplace practical assessment or third-party workplace report.
What certificate do I receive?
You receive an Eclipse Education Certificate of Completion after completing the online learning and passing the course requirements.
How much does the Basic Food Handling Course cost?
The current Basic course price is $19.95. The live price is read from Eclipse Education's course price list.
When do I pay for the course?
You only pay after you pass. Start the course first, complete the online requirements and then pay the current course price to receive your certificate.
How long does the online course take?
Most learners complete the online material in a few hours, but the course is self-paced. You can stop and resume when it suits your schedule.
Who is this course for?
It suits people who prepare, pack, serve or handle food, as well as learners completing a practical food safety refresher.
What do I need before enrolling?
You need a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop with internet access, plus time to complete the lessons and knowledge checks.
Can I get help while I study?
Yes. Eclipse Education provides support through phone, email and instant chat while you work through the online course.
Who is the Basic Food Handlers Course best suited to?
It suits people who prepare, pack, serve or handle food, plus learners who want a practical refresher before starting or returning to food-related work.
Ready to build your food safety knowledge?
Start your Basic Food Handlers Course online for free. You only pay after you pass and receive your Certificate of Completion.
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