Food and Beverage Service
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainable Practices for Food Handlers
What you will pay
Funding support is subject to eligibility, which we confirm before enrolment. GST is charged on the full course fee and is not covered by funding. Work out your fee for any course.
| Audience | Funding | Nett fee | GST (9%) | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Others Full fee, no funding | — | S$300.00 | S$27.00 | S$327.00 |
| Singapore Citizens below 40, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ holders SWDA baseline funding | 50% (S$150.00) | S$150.00 | S$27.00 | S$177.00 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above SWDA Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Includes both employer-sponsored and self-sponsored learners, subject to eligibility. | Not eligible, per the course masterlist. | |||
| SME-sponsored local employees Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | 70% (S$210.00) | S$90.00 | S$27.00 | S$117.00 |
Singapore Citizens below 40, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ holders enrolling in this course pay the full fee of S$327.00, less S$150.00 under SWDA baseline funding at 50%, subject to eligibility, plus S$27.00 GST charged on the full course fee, giving a total of S$177.00.
What this course covers
In this course, you will gain essential knowledge and hands-on skills to manage food waste effectively in food service environments. You will learn to:
- Identify causes of food spoilage and preventive measures to reduce waste
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures for collecting and segregating food waste
- Handle effluent discharge and cleaning activities to prevent contamination
- Use food waste processing equipment and identify signs of equipment faults
What you will be able to do
This beginner-level course equips learners with practical skills to manage and reduce food waste in food service operations. Participants will learn to identify causes of food spoilage, follow SOPs for disposal, handle waste to prevent contamination, and operate food waste processing equipment. The course addresses key industry needs in hygiene and sustainability, making it highly relevant for roles in food services.
Entry requirements
- Age 18 and above
- Understand spoken English
No formal academic qualifications required as this course is suitable for rank-and-file F&B staff
How the 7.33 hours are spent
- 7.33 Classroom 0.67 Assessment
Assessed by Written Exam, Oral Questioning.
How a training day runs
Every run of this course follows this pattern. Dates are confirmed when you enrol.
Day 1
- Morning
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Afternoon
- 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Assessment (Day 1)
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
What you receive
WSQ Statement of Attainment, awarded by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), on meeting the assessment requirements for this course.
Registered with SWDA under course reference TGS-2025060145.
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Training provider
Ascendo Academy Pte Ltd
UEN 200817725C