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R638 - Food Safety for Person in Charge

The R638 Food Safety for Person in Charge course equips food industry professionals with practical knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and k...

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... English
... Certificate Course
... 2 Students
... 01h 14m

Course Overview

Food Safety R638 Training Course (Online with AI-Generated Lectures)


Course Overview


This online course helps South African food handlers and persons in charge meet R638 requirements. It provides clear, practical training through short AI‑generated video lectures, downloadable study guides, and quick knowledge checks. Ideal for restaurants, catering, retail, and processing facilities.


Learning Outcomes

By the end, you will be able to:

  • Understand and apply R638 food safety legislation and requirements (COA, records, traceability, recall).
  • Follow safe food handling, storage, and temperature control (cold chain and hot holding).
  • Maintain personal and workplace hygiene (PPC, handwashing, illness reporting).
  • Apply HACCP principles with strong GMP/SSOP practices.
  • Identify and prevent biological, chemical, physical, and allergenic hazards.
  • Manage cleaning, sanitizing, pest and waste control.
  • Handle food allergens and special dietary requirements safely.
  • Keep accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections.

Course Content (Modules 1–3 aligned)

  • Food Safety Basics and Law (R638 compliance, COA, roles and responsibilities)
  • Food Safety vs Food Quality; QC/QA/QMS and prevention-first thinking
  • Importance of Food Safety; Hazards (B/C/P/A) and Control Measures (GMP/HACCP)
  • Personal Hygiene and Health Requirements
  • Safe Storage, Transport, and Temperature Control
  • Cleaning, Sanitizing (SSOPs), and Pest Control
  • Allergen Management and Label Controls
  • Traceability, Internal Audits, and Recall Readiness
  • Record Keeping and Documentation

Target Audience

  • Food service workers and kitchen staff
  • Restaurant managers and supervisors
  • Caterers and food retailers
  • Food processing/production staff
  • Anyone responsible for food safety on-site

Certification

  • Certificate: Food Safety R638 (SAATCA Approved)
  • Validity: 3 years from date of issue

Duration & Delivery

  • Total Duration: ~5 hours of learning
  • Delivery: 100% online, self‑paced
    • AI-generated video lectures
    • Downloadable study material
    • Drip content (complete lessons in order)
  • Assessment: Online written quiz plus short practical/scenario tasks
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Requirment

  • Minimum Age: 18 years old

  • Legal Status: Valid South African ID or work permit

  • Language: Basic understanding of English (training materials available in English)

Outcomes

  • Food Safety Management

  • Professional Food Handling

  • Legal Compliance

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