The first step towards the full FoodSHAP^®Food Safety Training and Examination System (FSTES). It covers what is known as the prerequisite program to HACCP; basically  the foundation programs and standard operating procedures that must be in place prior to planning or implementing a HACCP based program

The qualification covers all the basic hygiene requirements for food handlers in catering, and thoroughly addresses the Flow of Food from purchasing to serving. The syllabus was developed with the Philippines Food Safety Act 2013 and Code of Sanitation at its core, and with the International WHO & Codex requirements as its main references, all following the guidelines of the Philippines Department of Health DOH.