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Food Handler Certification is a legal requirement in Canada for many food workers. To comply with provincial laws, it is recommended that anyone who publicly serves food or comes into contact with food, receive food safety training.
Through this course, you will learn all about food safety, contamination, sanitation, temperature danger zone, and microorganisms along with how to resolve issues, setup precautionary methods and other related regulatory requirements by Toronto Public Health. You will complete the Food Handler course and the exam in a single day at NACPT under the guidance of an industry expert. However, the length of time it will take you is determined by your language and study skills and our expert team will provide you assistance for exam retakes if needed.
The final exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, which must be completed in an hour and a score of 70% or higher is required to pass.
Attendees may interact with the class and lead trainers for more clarifications or concerns.
The Food handler course will focus on the following:
Employees in the following positions must attend this course:
Kala Sarva joined NACPT Pharma College’s training team in 2019, as an Information Technology Lead Trainer and Accounting Program Coordinator. Kala Sarva is a motivator and team player with more than 23 years of hands-on experience as an instructor for MS Office Applications, Network Technology and Web Designing Courses, approved by the Ministry of Education and Training in Ontario, Canada.
Aaron Pagliaro
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
At NACPT, I learned the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain my first position in my career in validation. At NACPT it felt like a small community and all the staff and instructors were very helpful in my studies and career growth. NACPT helped me gain the knowledge and skills required for the pharmaceutical industry which gave me confidence in the interview process during my job search. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to gain experience in the pharmaceutical or related industries because it provides the base roots knowledge and skills required to be successful in this industry. Year 2014.
Hired By Canadian Blood Services
Position: Validation Associate
Nav Sidhu
Graduate from Preventive Control Plans for Cannabis Certificate Program
Very good starting point for PCP. Year 2019.
Manager – Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, Motif Labs
Carmencita Pingol
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
NACPT has helped me a lot from the very start of my Second Career application up to finishing the training. And even after my training the college has given me the opportunity to do an internship so I can have some work related experience. The job that I got at Apollo was even referred to by NACPT. Without their help in finding a job like forwarding the student’s resume to prospective employers, it would be very hard to be given the chance to be interviewed and be able to prove yourself. Many thanks to NACPT for helping the students all the time. I would recommend this program and the college to others. Year 2016.
Hired By Apollo Health and Beauty Care
Position: Document Reviewer
Mousumi Sur
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
The workshop is well organized, with ample amounts of information. Year 2018.
Baskaran Kandasamy
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
NACPT helped me to modify my resume and search for available positions. I will recommend this program and college (NACPT) to my friends. Year 2012.
Hired By CLM Industrial Polymers
Position: Research and Development
Lorrein Muiruri
An additional unique advantage at NACPT was that the classes were intimate and hence easy to relate to each other as students and more to our instructors. Year 2013.
Rosa Jerez
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
This program was very detailed and specific. The teachers took their time explaining every single step throughout from beginning to end. The attention to detail is very good and very patient with all students. Year 2021.
Roxana M. Olaru
Graduate from Cannabis Fundamentals and Retail Certificate Training
Kunal goes very in depth, with passion. I learned a lot today and will definitely carry this with me and spread my knowledge to others. I would 10/10 recommend this to other cannabis retailers.
Juliet Nagudi
I learnt a lot of information in just two days. Very educational and taught by well educated, learned and experienced trainers. Thank you. Year 2020.
Feng Jia
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
This training is very helpful for me to have a deeper understanding of the QAP rules in the work and the HC requirements for Cannabis industry. Year 2021.
Jacob
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
It gave me the knowledge about Cannabis Regulations Act & requirements of cannabis industry and role of QAP in this industry setup. Year 2018.
Olivia Brown
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
I am absolutely honored to have been under your study. You have shown me what a graceful, knowledgeable, highly educated woman in a leadership role acts like. I cannot wait to continue my education with your business. Your integrity and the fact that you risked your reputation and career to help improve and set standards for the cannabis industry is astounding. Thank you. Year 2019.
CEO at Professional Cannabis Consulting Inc.
Alpesh Patel
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
I am from the food industry. After this training, I have in-depth knowledge and the information needed for [a career in the] Cannabis Industry. I feel like I have been fulfilled with knowledge and understanding of the regulations, responsibilities I can bring to my work to deal with challenges. Year 2019.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sanket Phadke
All the instructors are highly qualified and are knowledgeable. Year 2013.
Len Luna
Graduate from Cannabis Fundamentals and Retail Certificate Training
I learned a lot about legal products by the OCS, as well as the respect you are to always give the city. It’s great to have that knowledge to pass on and compare OCS to the blackmarket. Happy to have been a part of the course. Would recommend to everyone! Thank You!
Meena Luxmanan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Advanced Diploma
After completing my Bachelor of Science at University of Waterloo, I came straight to North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology. I had a lot of uncertainty about my future. However, the instructors at North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology were very welcoming and approachable. I strongly believe the coaching and guidance I received here not be comparable to other schools. The one-on-one coaching and availability of instructors for extra hours was very useful in learning the course material. The instructors were all industrial experts, with years of pharmaceutical working experience and were very compassionate about passing their knowledge onto fresh minds. I worked closely with the school for job assistance and interview preparation. I got two interviews through North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology which refined my interview skills and they allowed me to use their name for reference purposes. Plus, I appreciated the $2000 scholarship and the financial assistance I received from North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology. With the practical knowledge I gained here, I can surely say that now I am prepared to achieve success and build a career on my own, Year 2011.
Hired By Pharmaceuticals of Canada
Position: QA/QC Compliance Analyst
Pradha Muruganathan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Bio Pharmaceutical Clinical Research – PG Diploma
It is with great pride that I draft this letter of appreciation to North American Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology (NACPT) in acknowledgement of their immense support and guidance from the onset of my training phase to my entry into the pharmaceutical industry. During 2012, I had enrolled in the Pharmaceutical and Bio-pharmaceutical Clinical Research, one of the Post-Degree Diplomas offered at NACPT. The program was designed exceptionally well to accommodate academic teaching with hands-on training experiences, through which I had enriched my understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and all the regulatory bodies that govern it. Each class was conducted by industrial experts who brought interesting insights into current and best practices within the industry. Apart from the quality – hands on training I had attained, NACPT had also helped me get a government grant in support of my work term, and also supplemented with a scholarship of $ 3000. I have also had the opportunity to work at NACPT as a Program Coordinator (co-op position), which allowed me to further strengthen my leadership and interpersonal skills. Most importantly, NACPT had set itself apart by building partnerships with various pharmaceutical companies and inviting them for on-campus hiring. It was truly a great experience and one of the greatest rewards was the number of job opportunities that had come my way upon completion of the program. Last but not the least, NACPT helped me to build confidence and prepared me thoroughly for all the interviews I had to face! As I begin a new journey within the pharmaceutical industry, I will cherish each memorable moment at NACPT for a lifetime! My hearty thanks to the dean of the department and all the instructors once again for all that you have done to help me begin a new chapter in my life. Year 2012.
Hired by Sanofi Pasteur
Position: Advanced Technician Downstream
Chitra Rao
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Very informative session. Good group discussion from other colleagues from industry. Year 2020.
Vidya Sampath
Graduate from Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Quality Assurance – Diploma Program
The NACPT environment is enriching. They will help you gain the hands on experience of analyzers, knowledge based education and up-to-date market and company industry requirements; and appropriate and ready to share and help. Year 2014.
Hired by Wing’s Food Products
Position: QC Technician
Nathanial Stonefish
Graduate from Cannabis Facility Management and Security Certificate
Learning where and what municipality you choose to operate in can have an outcome on success was good material to cover. Year 2021.
Tara Renwick
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
I found the four-day course very helpful with how the course material was relayed. The instructors were very knowledgeable and always willing to help with any questions. The instructors were very knowledgeable in cannabis and made it easy to learn and interesting online. All of them were so willing to help with any questions or concerns. Year 2021.
Earlam Jermain Leon
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
It was a very informative and educational training. The professors did an excellent job explaining every aspect very thoroughly which made it easy to comprehend. I am happy this was done as it is one of the most essential aspects of the entire process. Year 2021.
Dr.Taiwo Sonoiki
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Bio-Pharmaceutical Clinical Research Post-secondary Diploma
For new immigrants like myself, the difficulty in obtaining Canadian references proves to be an important challenge, NACPT solved that problem. Year 2012.
Hired By St. Boniface General Hospital
Position: Clinical Assistant
Jason Cotton
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Overall I think the Master Grower training was well presented with loads of great tips and information! Year 2020.
Lacey White
Graduate from Cannabis Facility Management and Security Certificate
A lot of knowledge was provided and the book is a great reference to what I will need to re-read. Thank You! Year 2021.
Alain Costanzo
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
This was a good course. I got a lot of good information from both the students and trainer. I look forward to continue learning and becoming a certified master grower. There is always something new to learn in this industry. Year 2020.
Fabiana Lapa
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
Great QA training program. Valuable Information. Year 2020.
Senior Account Manager at Isolocity
Noah Johnston
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
Excellent teachers. Worth every penny! Year 2020.
Nathanial Stonefish
Graduate from Cannabis Responsible Person Certificate Program
Hearing all the requirements a responsible person has was eye-opening. Glad to had a walk-through on the process it would take to become one. Year 2021.
Hadi Mehrgan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical Quality Control Quality Assurance – Diploma Program>
I am a newcomer to Canada, and a Ph.D. holder. I was a professor back in my country. I came to Canada with a lot of expectations. But, I could not find any related jobs within my profession. Hence, I enrolled in a program provided by NACPT 4 months ago, and am currently working in a leading pharmaceutical company, as a formulator. NACPT provided a lot of help and training for me to get this job. Year 2010.
Hired by Apotex Inc.
Position: Formulation Chemist
Ramesh Jagannathan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
I joined NACPT as a student this year and enrolled in a course titled “Industrial Pharmaceutical & Bio-Pharmaceutical Modern Technology”. It is an excellent program for students who wish to enter the pharma industry and professionals who are already serving the pharma industry. The main reason being that this program content is very carefully tailored to cater the needs of the pharma industry. It covers GMP, GLP, Validation (process, cleaning, packaging), Regulatory Affairs, Technical writing and important techniques such as GC & HPLC. I love this program, as it covers almost all the aspects of the pharma industry. All the instructors are stalwarts of the pharma industry and they teach the essential needs of the industry. Moreover, hands-on training is provided on important techniques (GC, HPLC). I strongly recommend NACPT for students & professionals to choose the required course program and wish them a good future in their careers. Year 2017.
Hired by SGS Canada
Position: Analyst
Luis Hoxha
Graduate from Preventive Control Plans Certificate Program
I compliment this pharma college for structuring this set of programs to deliver the very needed knowledge towards this amazing industry that is about to thrive. My compliments to the director and her amazing team for their professionalism. Year 2018.
Master Grower at Medz Cannabis inc.
Kazi Perveen
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Bio-pharmaceutical Advanced Diploma
I have no words to thank NACPT for all the help they had provided to help me make a smart move within the industry. NACPT gave me a chance to improve my skills and knowledge on laboratory instrumentation, according to the current industrial standards. NACPT also helped me to update my resume, coached me for interviews, as well as provide necessary references. I also received a 4 month CO-OP position within the NACPT laboratory, which gave me solid work experience in the laboratory environment.
Hired By Contract Pharmaceuticals Ltd (CPL)
Position: QC Analyst
Samir Aghabab
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate Program
I honestly think your staff did an amazing job as well as the extended classes shows your dedication to helping each student. Year 2018.
Carlos Aragon
Graduate from Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance – Diploma Program
NACPT was the key to connecting my educational and professional background with the Pharmaceutical environment in Toronto. Specific details concerning professional training, documentation, regulations and hands-on techniques like HPLC and GC, were determinant to find a job. Absolutely yes, I recommend any professional newcomer in Toronto interested in Pharmaceutical jobs to join NACPT. My current position in Sanofi Pasteur is thanks to all that NACPT contributed to my professional formation. Year 2015.
Hired by Sanofi Pasteur
Position: Specialist in Process and Products (Consultant)
Manika Sharma
Graduate from Cannabis Quality Control and Quality Assurance Post-secondary Diploma
NACPT Pharma College provided a tremendous boost to my career and connected my educational background with the booming cannabis industry. I was a scientist back home and was new to Canada. NACPT strengthen my skills and bridge my practical knowledge in Plant Biotechnology and me to navigate into this new cannabis industry. I am really thankful to NACPT Director and staff to make this happen and I highly recommend this college to everyone… there is something there for everyone.
Dan Jin
Graduate from Quality Assurance for Cannabis Certificate
Very informative and comprehensive. Thank you. Year 2021.
Vaishali Bharucha
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
Great pharmaceutical college. NACPT provided me with the knowledge required to succeed in the pharma industry. The program I was enrolled in was Modern Technology. The program provided me with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to obtain employment in industry and to succeed at my job. I would like to thank all the staff and instructors for their hard work, dedication, and support. Year 2015.
Hired By Menasha Packaging
Position: Quality Coordinator
Sanket Phadke
Graduate from Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance Diploma Program
I would recommend this program to my friends! It is very good for international students. NACPT helped me to prepare my resume and during my job application process. The program which I enrolled in NACPT is really amazing to go into the pharmaceutical field. All the instructors are highly qualified and are knowledgeable. Last but not least the Director is the most amazing person I ever met here in Canada. Thank you for all your help. Year 2013.
Hired By Sanofi Pasteur
Position: Advanced Technician Upstream
Marcin Mista
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
For me, as a person that never grow, everything was very clear, and I liked this master grower program a lot! I found out many new things that I never knew about, and I was really very interested about all the material he discussed. Year 2020.
Camille A. Thorpe M.Sc.
Graduate from GMP and GCP Certificate Program
I like the fact that the program was flexible and class sizes were small. It’s a program you could pursue while working full- or part-time, and it’s very easy to ask questions or get clarifications on issues. I think there are a lot of colleges that don’t really provide the knowledge in exchange for the money invested by students, which makes people wary of attending private colleges. However, I got the knowledge that was promised from NACPT. For new science graduates with no industrial experience, it is helpful to learn about the GMP, GLP etc. standards which are essential to the pharmaceutical industry and are not taught in most university science programs. Year 2010.
Hired By Teva Canada
Position: Analytical Chemist
Najib Warsi
The training was very inspirational, energizing bringing lots of ideas, with both substantial and in depth knowledge. Year 2014.
Tejaswini
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
Interesting and knowledgeable. Always end up with carrying good knowledge after the workshop. Looking forward to keep learning. Thankful to the dean for organizing a bunch of these in a diverse way to be an active learner. Year 2018.
Chitra Rao
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
I will be forever thankful to NACPT. They delivered what they promised, in a professional manner. The teaching staff was very competent and helpful. I am particularly appreciative of the Director, who became a friend, philosopher, and guide. Most importantly, the learning and experience made me job ready, and I am already getting the benefit soon after completing the course. Year 2016.
Hired By Medical Cannabis Sector Company
Position: Quality Assurance
Kayleigh
Graduate from Cannabis Plant Science Certificate Program
This workshop is the best one out in the industry world. Great price, great information. Year 2018.
Trainee
They were very good at providing all the details as per agenda and topics. Hope the same kind of workshop continues. NACPT did excellent hospitality and entertained the whole of the program. Thank you. Year 2018.
Dario Jeginovic
Graduate from Preventive Control Plans for Cannabis Certificate Program
Useful to hear from experienced professionals and to validate the information currently understood. Year 2019.
Senior Consultant at CannDelta Inc.
Katsirakeron McComber
Graduate from Cannabis Master Grower Practices Certificate Program
This master grower training was very useful in reassuring that all my studies have been correct along the line of following all aspects of GXP. Year 2020.
Production Team Member at Sublime Culture