Struggling with Regulation 638 compliance? Need an accredited course to secure your Certificate of Acceptability (COA)? Understanding and implementing R638 can be complex and time-consuming. Our SAATCA-accredited online course simplifies R638 for the Person-in-Charge. Master essential food safety principles and detailed R638 requirements with engaging content, practical examples, and ready-to-use downloadable templates – all at your own pace.

  • Understand the legal requirements for food safety and hygiene in SA

  • Guidance on applying for your Certificate of Acceptability (COA)

  • Practical examples and real-world case studies

  • Download a comprehensive course manual, a copy of R638, and customisable document templates

  • SAATCA-accredited and accepted by municipalities nationwide

Course Curriculum

    1. 0.1 Welcome to the R638PIC course!

    2. Your Course Downloads

    3. 0.2 Meet your facilitator

    4. 0.3 About this course

    1. 1.1 Background

    2. 1.1 Test your knowledge

    3. 1.2 Food Safety Hazards

    4. 1.2 Test your knowledge

    5. 1.3 Microbiology and Bacteria

    6. 1.3 Test your knowledge

    7. 1.4 Food Poisoning

    8. 1.4 Test your knowledge

    9. 1.5 Food Allergens

    10. 1.5 Test your knowledge

    1. 2.1 Background

    2. 2.1 Test your knowledge

    3. 2.2 Regulation 638

    4. 2.2 Test your knowledge

    1. 3.1 Food Premises

    2. 3.1 Test your knowledge

    1. 4.1 Facilities

    2. 4.1 Test your knowledge

    1. 5.1 Food containers, appliances & equipment

    2. 5.1 Test your knowledge

About this course

  • 6-7 hours in total, self-paced
  • SAATCA-accredited
  • R1750.00 per person

Meet your Facilitator

Juliette le Roux

Juliette le Roux holds a Masters degree in Food Science (Cum Laude) and has extensive experience in the food industry. With a passion for making food safety accessible and practical, Juliette established Food Safety Matters in 2017 to provide high-quality training. Juliette's expertise is backed by her professional membership with SAAFoST and her registration as a provisional auditor for SANS 10049 with SAATCA. She also served as a part-time lecturer in Microbiology and Food Safety at Nelson Mandela University for several years.

Course Reviews

5 star rating

Well presented

BELINDA FRESE

Well presented, easy to follow, comprehensive information.

Well presented, easy to follow, comprehensive information.

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Convenient

RONEL VENTER

The audio way of doing the course is so convenient and also easy to use.

The audio way of doing the course is so convenient and also easy to use.

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4 star rating

I learned a lot

Engela McDonald

Very interesting and I learned a lot.

Very interesting and I learned a lot.

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5 star rating

Amazing course!

GRAHAM DUNCAN

Very informative and user friendly course.

Very informative and user friendly course.

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5 star rating

Excellent presentation of course

LUCINDA HOFFMAN

Very informative and easy to follow

Very informative and easy to follow

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5 star rating

To the point

DIANNE RODRIGUES

I love it.

I love it.

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5 star rating

Easy to understand

OFENTSE MATORAMELA

The course is easy to understand, well-organized, and packed with valuable information. I would definitely recommend it, especially considering the affordable price.

The course is easy to understand, well-organized, and packed with valuable information. I would definitely recommend it, especially considering the affordable price.

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Empowering

LARISSA SNYMAN

I feel more equipped to advise and assist clients.

I feel more equipped to advise and assist clients.

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5 star rating

Comprehensive and informative

Gaopalelwe Matebele

The Accredited R638 Food Safety for the Person-in-Charge course is comprehensive and informative, effectively equipping learners with essential food safety knowledge and skills. It covers key topics like food handling, cleaning, pest control, and ...

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The Accredited R638 Food Safety for the Person-in-Charge course is comprehensive and informative, effectively equipping learners with essential food safety knowledge and skills. It covers key topics like food handling, cleaning, pest control, and waste management, providing a solid foundation for maintaining a safe environment. The training is well-structured and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for those in charge of food safety.

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FAQ

  • Is this the correct course for me?

    Are you the person in charge or part of the management team of a food premises? (Note that food premises include any premises where food is handled, including food factories, supermarkets, school tuck shops, commercial kitchens, restaurants, b&b's, mobile food trucks, etc.) If you answered "Yes" to above question, then this training course is for you! It is a legal requirement in South Africa that the person in charge of a food premises must be qualified or trained in food safety and hygiene.

  • Does this course satisfy the requirements of Regulation 638 10(1)a?

    Yes. R638 10.1(a) states that the person in charge of a food premises must be suitably qualified or trained in food safety and hygiene. This training must be ACCREDITED or conducted by an inspector. This training course is accredited with the Southern African Auditor and Training Certification Authority (SAATCA) and fulfils the requirements of R638. You may verify our accreditation by visiting www.saatca.co.za.

  • Do I need to complete the entire course in one sitting?

    No, the course player will save your progress. You can complete the course at your leisure.

  • Does my training link expire?

    No, you may start the course whenever it suits your schedule and complete it at your own pace.

  • Do I receive a certificate as proof that I completed this training?

    Yes, once you have completed the course, and passed the examination, you shall receive a verified Certificate of Completion via email. You may attach this certificate to your COA application form as proof that you completed the required food safety training.

  • What is the pass mark for the examination?

    You need to achieve 70% to pass the exam. You get one chance to do a rewrite. If you don't pass the rewrite you have to redo the entire course, incurring an admin fee of R200.

  • How long will it take to receive my certificate after passing?

    Depending on your result, your certificate will be issued within two to five working days after submission of your exam.

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