Food Safety Training Courses
ASC Food Safety Consultants provides food safety training courses in South Africa across HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., food microbiology and broader compliance-focused learning. Training is designed for practical implementation, stronger competence, clearer compliance understanding and real operational value.
Flexible food safety training delivery for South African learners and businesses
ASC Food Safety Consultants provides training in formats that support both operational practicality and accessibility.
In-person training
- Useful for teams and workplace roll-out
- Practical group engagement
- Structured delivery for business environments
Virtual training
- Suitable for distributed teams
- Efficient delivery across South Africa
- Lower travel and scheduling friction
Online self-paced
- Flexible learner progress
- Cost-effective access
- Strong option for individual upskilling
Team-focused options
- Ideal for onboarding and compliance refreshers
- Can support operational standardisation
- Useful for audit and customer readiness
Explore ASC Food Safety Consultants food safety training categories
Select a category below to view the relevant food safety training courses South Africa learners, teams and businesses can access through ASC Food Safety Consultants.
Basic Food Safety and GMP Courses
Practical entry-level and operational food safety training for food handlers, persons in charge, spaza shops, vendors, informal traders and GMP implementation.
HPCSA Accredited Food Safety Training for Persons in Charge of Food Premises (FS01)
HPCSA accredited food safety training for persons in charge of food premises aligned to Regulation R638 and core food safety, GMP and HACCP awareness requirements.
SETA Accredited Food Safety Training for Persons in Charge of Food Premises (FS31)
FoodBev SETA accredited food safety training for persons in charge of food premises, covering food safety practices, GMP and personal safety and wellbeing.
HPCSA Accredited Basic Food Safety Training for Food Handlers (FS02)
HPCSA accredited basic food safety training for food handlers covering core food safety and GMP principles for practical workplace application.
SETA Accredited Basic Food Safety Practices for Food Handlers Course (FS30)
FoodBev SETA accredited food safety training for food handlers with foundational food safety practices, GMP and personal safety and wellbeing.
Basic Food Hygiene Awareness for Food Handlers Course (FS04)
A short basic-level food hygiene awareness course introducing essential food safety and hygiene expectations for food handling environments.
HPCSA Accredited Food Safety Training for Spaza Shops, Vendors, and Informal Traders (FS28)
HPCSA accredited food safety training specifically relevant to spaza shops, vendors and informal traders needing practical basic-level compliance and hygiene support.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Food Handlers Course (FS03)
A practical GMP course covering the basic good manufacturing practice requirements relevant to food handling premises.
HPCSA Accredited Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Course (FS33)
HPCSA accredited GMP implementation training focused on applying Good Manufacturing Practices effectively in food handling environments.
HACCP Courses
Structured HACCP training options from introductory awareness through advanced HACCP system implementation and team competence development.
Introduction to HACCP Course (FS07)
A basic HACCP awareness course introducing the concepts and structure of an effective HACCP system for broader food handling teams.
HPCSA Accredited HACCP the 12 Stages Course (FS08)
HPCSA accredited HACCP training focused on the 12 stages and implementation logic of a HACCP system.
HPCSA Accredited HACCP for Supervisors and HACCP Teams Course (FS10)
HPCSA accredited HACCP training for supervisors and HACCP teams with strong focus on implementation, microbiology basics and operational application.
HPCSA Accredited Advanced HACCP System Implementation Course (FS25)
Advanced HPCSA accredited HACCP implementation training for learners needing deeper competence in building HACCP systems from the ground up.
ISO 22000 Courses
ISO 22000:2018 training options for understanding and implementing food safety management systems in operational environments.
Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 Course (FS19)
Introductory ISO 22000:2018 training covering the basic requirements and structure of the standard.
Implementation of ISO 22000: 2018 Course (FS20)
Expert-level ISO 22000 implementation training focused on building a functional food safety management system aligned to ISO 22000:2018.
FSSC 22000 Courses
FSSC 22000 Version 7 training for transition, introduction and implementation across food manufacturing and food packaging manufacturing contexts.
Transition to FSSC 22000 Version 7 Course (All Food Chain Categories) (FS06)
Transition-focused FSSC 22000 Version 7 training relevant across food chain categories and ideal for businesses aligning with updated requirements.
Introduction to FSSC 22000 V7 for Food Manufacturing Course (FS21)
An introductory FSSC 22000 Version 7 course for food manufacturing teams needing structured understanding of the scheme requirements.
Implementation of FSSC 22000 V7 for Food Manufacturing Course (FS22)
An implementation-focused FSSC 22000 Version 7 training course for building a functional food manufacturing FSMS.
Introduction to FSSC 22000 V7 for Food Packaging Manufacturing Course (FS23)
An introductory FSSC 22000 Version 7 course specifically relevant to food packaging manufacturing operations.
Implementation of FSSC 22000 V7 for Food Packaging Manufacturing Course (FS24)
Expert-level implementation training for FSSC 22000 Version 7 in food packaging manufacturing environments.
BRCGS Courses
BRCGS training for food safety and packaging materials, including introduction, transition and implementation support.
Transition to BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Food Safety Issue 9 Course (FS52)
Transition-focused BRCGS training covering key changes in Issue 9 and broader requirement understanding.
Introduction to BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Food Safety Issue 9 Course (FS15)
An introductory course for understanding BRCGS for Food Safety Issue 9 requirements and audit protocol.
Implementation of BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Food Safety Issue 9 Course (FS16)
Implementation-level training for businesses needing to build a BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 aligned system.
Introduction to BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Packaging Materials Issue 7 Course (FS17)
An introduction to BRCGS for Packaging Materials Issue 7 requirements and audit logic.
Implementation of BRC Global Standard (BRCGS) for Packaging Materials Issue 7 Course (FS18)
A packaging-focused implementation course supporting businesses building systems aligned to BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. Courses
GLOBALG.A.P. training designed for agricultural and plant production environments, with implementation depth and strong export relevance.
Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants (Crops) Course (FS14)
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation training for plants and crops, delivered with strong practical and export supply chain relevance.
Food Microbiology Courses
Food microbiology training for non-microbiologists and technical professionals needing stronger interpretation and applied food safety science competence.
Introduction to Food Microbiology (for non-Microbiologists) Course (FS09)
An intermediate food microbiology course designed to build understanding of microbiology in relation to food safety for non-specialists.
HPCSA Accredited Advanced Food Microbiology Course (FS29)
Advanced HPCSA accredited food microbiology training focused on pathogens, toxins and microbial contaminants in food safety contexts.
Other Courses
Specialist and cross-functional training covering OHS, food defence, food fraud, root cause analysis, food safety culture, chain of custody and auditing practices.
SAIOSH Accredited Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awareness for Food Premises Course (FS05)
A SAIOSH accredited OHS awareness course relevant to food premises needing practical occupational health and safety understanding.
Food Defence (TACCP) and Food Fraud (VACCP) Course (FS11)
Training on TACCP and VACCP principles with practical introduction to food defence and food fraud risk reduction.
Conducting a Root Cause Analysis Course (FS12)
Practical root cause analysis training focused on tools, techniques and structured investigation logic.
Food Safety and Quality Culture Course (FS32)
A practical course for implementing food safety and quality culture programmes aligned with current GFSI expectations.
An Overview of the GLOBALG.A.P Chain of Custody Standard and Certification Process Course (FS27)
An overview of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements, process and certification expectations.
Internal and Supplier Auditing Practices based on Food Safety Management Systems Course (FS26)
A practical course for internal and supplier auditing based on food safety management systems.
Online Self-Paced Training
Flexible online self-paced food safety training options for learners and businesses needing accessible, cost-effective learning delivery.
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Access online self-paced training options with flexibility, learner support and broader course availability through the ASC online training hub.
HPCSA Accredited Courses
Selected HPCSA accredited food safety, HACCP, GMP and microbiology training options for recognised professional development relevance.
HPCSA Accredited Food Safety Training for Persons in Charge of Food Premises (FS01)
HPCSA accredited food safety training for persons in charge of food premises.
HPCSA Accredited Basic Food Safety Training for Food Handlers (FS02)
HPCSA accredited basic food safety training for food handlers.
HPCSA Accredited Food Safety Training for Spaza Shops, Vendors, and Informal Traders (FS28)
HPCSA accredited food safety training for spaza shops, vendors and informal traders.
HPCSA Accredited Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Course (FS33)
HPCSA accredited GMP implementation course.
HPCSA Accredited HACCP the 12 Stages Course (FS08)
HPCSA accredited HACCP 12 stages course.
HPCSA Accredited HACCP for Supervisors and HACCP Teams Course (FS10)
HPCSA accredited HACCP supervisors and team training.
HPCSA Accredited Advanced HACCP System Implementation Course (FS25)
HPCSA accredited advanced HACCP implementation training.
HPCSA Accredited Advanced Food Microbiology Course (FS29)
HPCSA accredited advanced food microbiology course.
FoodBev SETA Accredited Courses
Selected FoodBev SETA accredited training options for foundational food safety roles and practical workplace training support.
SETA Accredited Food Safety Training for Persons in Charge of Food Premises (FS31)
FoodBev SETA accredited training for persons in charge of food premises.
SETA Accredited Basic Food Safety Practices for Food Handlers Course (FS30)
FoodBev SETA accredited basic food safety training for food handlers.
Training that supports competence, compliance and real operational improvement
ASC Food Safety Consultants training is built around practical food safety, system understanding, regulatory relevance and workplace usability in South Africa. The goal is not passive learning. The goal is stronger competence and real-world application.
Practical learning
Courses are designed to support application in real food handling, manufacturing, audit and compliance environments.
Clear progression
Learners can move from foundational awareness to deeper system and implementation competence across training pathways.
South Africa relevant
Training is aligned with local operational context, applicable requirements and practical sector realities in South Africa.
Business ready
Useful for individuals, teams and organisations building stronger food safety competence, compliance readiness and technical capability.
A clearer training pathway from enquiry to delivery
This process helps learners and organisations understand how ASC Food Safety Consultants support moves from course selection to practical learning outcomes.
Training need identified
The relevant learner need, team objective, standard, role profile or compliance context is clarified.
Course option selected
ASC Food Safety Consultants helps align the right course, accreditation relevance and delivery mode with the learner or business need.
Delivery arranged
Training is delivered through in-person, virtual or self-paced online options depending on the selected course and context.
Learning applied
The aim is improved competence, better food safety behaviour, stronger system understanding and practical workplace value.
Food safety training in South Africa with national access and regional relevance
ASC Food Safety Consultants supports learners and businesses looking for food safety training courses South Africa wide, with practical relevance across Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng and broader national delivery contexts.
Eastern Cape
Relevant training access for food businesses, teams and learners in Gqeberha, East London and surrounding operational areas.
Western Cape
Useful for food manufacturers, exporters, agricultural supply chains and broader food-sector operations in the Western Cape.
Gauteng
Practical training support for commercial, retail, industrial and food manufacturing environments in Gauteng.
National Online Access
Online self-paced and virtual options improve access to training across South Africa without unnecessary location barriers.
Common questions about food safety training courses South Africa
Yes. ASC Food Safety Consultants provides food safety training for individuals, teams, food businesses and related organisations in South Africa through in-person, virtual and online self-paced options depending on the course.
Yes. ASC Food Safety Consultants provides HACCP training options ranging from introductory HACCP awareness to HACCP courses for supervisors, HACCP teams and advanced HACCP system implementation.
Yes. ASC Food Safety Consultants provides ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 Version 7 training, including introductory, transition and implementation-focused courses relevant to food manufacturing and related sectors.
Yes. ASC Food Safety Consultants offers a range of online self-paced food safety training options through its online training hub, allowing learners to start at flexible times and progress at their own pace.
Yes. Selected courses are HPCSA accredited, FoodBev SETA accredited, SAIOSH accredited or otherwise aligned to recognised professional and sector-relevant requirements, depending on the specific course.
Yes. ASC Food Safety Consultants training is designed with practical South African relevance in mind, including alignment to operational realities, workplace implementation and, where relevant, requirements such as Regulation R638 and sector-specific expectations.
Need help choosing the right ASC Food Safety Consultants food safety training course?
If you are looking for practical support with food safety training courses South Africa, HACCP training, ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 training, food handlers training, GMP training or broader technical and compliance-oriented learning in South Africa, ASC Food Safety Consultants provides multiple training pathways and delivery options.
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ASC offers a comprehensive range of food safety training courses across South Africa, spanning HACCP, food microbiology, internal and supplier auditing, food defence and food fraud, and compliance-focused programmes. Delivered online self-paced, virtually or in-house and backed by SETA and HPCSA accreditation, these courses serve food handlers, supervisors, QA and QC teams, HACCP teams, auditors and food businesses nationwide.
Key facts
- Scope: HACCP, food microbiology, internal/supplier auditing, food defence and fraud, GMP and compliance training
- Accreditation: SETA and HPCSA accredited courses available
- Who it's for: food handlers, supervisors, QA/QC, HACCP teams, auditors and food businesses
- Delivery: online self-paced, virtual or in-house classroom
- Pricing: introductory courses from around R420 (varies by course and format)
- Areas served: South Africa nationwide, including Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
What food safety training courses does ASC offer in South Africa?
ASC's food safety training courses cover HACCP, food microbiology, internal and supplier auditing, food defence (TACCP) and food fraud (VACCP), GMP, food handler and persons-in-charge training, and standards such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS and GLOBALG.A.P. Courses range from basic awareness to advanced implementation, serving everyone from food handlers to QA managers and auditors.
Are ASC's food safety training courses accredited?
Yes. ASC is a SETA and HPCSA accredited training provider, and many courses carry SETA or HPCSA accreditation, providing recognised certificates on completion. Some specialised or awareness-level courses are non-accredited but still issue a certificate of completion. ASC can advise which course meets your specific accreditation or compliance needs.
How much does food safety training cost in South Africa?
Pricing depends on the course, delivery format and group size. ASC's introductory accredited courses start from around R420, while longer or advanced programmes and in-house group training are priced accordingly. For an accurate quote on a specific course or for group bookings, contact ASC directly through the website.
How are ASC's food safety courses delivered?
Most courses are available online self-paced for flexible individual learning, as scheduled live virtual sessions, or in-house and on-site for teams across South Africa. In-house delivery lets you train whole departments using your own facility as the practical reference. ASC helps you choose the format that best suits your learners and schedule.
Which food safety course should I choose?
It depends on your role and goal. Food handlers typically start with basic food safety or GMP courses; supervisors take persons-in-charge or HACCP courses; QA, QC and HACCP teams pursue implementation, auditing, microbiology and standard-specific training. ASC can recommend a learning pathway based on your responsibilities, industry and the standard your business works towards.
Do ASC food safety courses include a certificate?
Yes. All ASC food safety training courses issue a certificate on successful completion, accredited where the course carries SETA or HPCSA accreditation. Certificates serve as evidence of training for compliance with Regulation R638, customer and supplier requirements, and audits, helping food businesses demonstrate that staff are competent and properly instructed.