SVH Social Responsibility
SVH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Working in hospitality or planning to start your own catering business in the Netherlands? Then the SVH Social Responsibility diploma is an essential requirement, known in Dutch as the Sociale Hygiëne diploma.
Our programme makes it easy to obtain this certification entirely in English. Designed for busy professionals, it offers a flexible and efficient way to prepare for the official exam.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, or employee, this course ensures you meet legal requirements and operate responsibly in environments where alcohol is served.
What to expect from this course
We don’t just offer a course, we guide you all the way to successfully obtaining your diploma.
With a smart and efficient approach, you get access to the official SVH learning materials combined with personal guidance from our experienced trainers. This ensures you not only understand the theory, but are fully prepared to pass your exam with confidence.
You study at your own pace through the online environment, supported by a focused live session where you can ask questions and sharpen your exam readiness. Everything is designed around flexibility, clarity, and results.
After completing the training, you can schedule your official SVH exam at a time and location that suits you. Once you pass, your SVH Social Responsibility diploma will be sent directly to your home.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PACKAGE
PRICE:
- Access to the official SVH e-learning, including the full online theory book and exam training
- A 2-hour live TEAMS session with one of our expert trainers
- Flexible scheduling with multiple session dates available throughout the year
- Personal guidance to support you towards passing your exam
- Official SVH computer-based exam at a time and location of your choice
- The official SVH Sociale Hygiëne diploma delivered to your home after passing
What will you learn during this course?
- Dealing with guests
- Laws and regulations
- Gambling and safety
- Conversation models
- Alcohol, drugs and tobacco
- Social responsibility policy
- Labour legislation
TRAINER
The SVH Social Responsibility course is taught by hospitality professionals, who know how to transfer knowledge and who can guide you in obtaining your diploma!
Our trainers are highly experienced professionals who have earned their reputation in the industry. They bring even the more challenging topics to life in a fun and dynamic way, sharing valuable tips and tricks from real-world practice.
2-hour live online session
SVH Social Responsibility exam
Full access to the official SVH e-learning
All-inclusive price: €424 excl. VAT
“I obtained my Social Responsibility diploma in 1 day through the Horeca Vakcollege!
Everything was very well taken care of from the Horeca Vakcollege, the day was well organized and everything went very relaxed. This way it was really super easy to obtain my diploma.
Highly recommended!"
ONLINE DATES 2026
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Social Responsibility
(Drop-in Session with expert)
Monday, May 11, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Social Responsibility
(Drop-in Session with expert)
The drop-in session is hosted via Microsoft Teams and can be easily accessed on any computer or mobile device through a secure link.
After enrolling, you will receive an email with a link to choose your preferred session date.
OFFICIAL EXAM
Once you have access to the online learning environment and planned a drop-in session, you can schedule your exam at a time and location that suits you.
Exam locations include: Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Assen, Borne, Breda, The Hague, Den Helder, Eindhoven, Elsloo, Leeuwarden, Leiden, Rotterdam, Utrecht (Papendorp), Vlissingen, and Zwolle.
We provide you with all the necessary tools to prepare thoroughly. Please ensure that you bring a valid ID with you on the day of the exam.
INVESTMENT
The all-inclusive investment for this course is €424 excl. VAT.
Are you booking for a team of more than 8 participants? Please contact us. We can arrange a private in-company session at your location or at ours, or provide a tailored quote with a more favourable rate.
Our team is happy to discuss all available options with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any questions? We are happy to assist you.
All study materials (including e-learning en exam training), e-mails, and off course the exam are in English.
Yes. You will receive an email from us with a personal link to book your computer-based exam at a time and location of your choice.
We recommend booking your exam once you have completed your studies and feel fully prepared. After scheduling your live session and working through the e-learning, you will be in the best position to succeed.
In most cases, it is possible to schedule your exam within approximately five working days. However, we strongly advise that you make full use of all the tools provided in this package before taking the exam.
Yes, of course. You can register yourself or multiple participants on behalf of a company.
During the sign-up process, simply enter the company’s billing details. You will then receive an invoice, which must be paid prior to the start of the course.
Would you like to include multiple participants on one invoice? Please contact our office at info@horecavakcollege.nl
The exam takes about 40 minutes, so it is short and focused. You will know your result immediately after completing the test.
The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. You need 28 correct answers to pass, so there is room to make a number of mistakes while still achieving a successful result.
No, these are two different courses with different objectives.
The SVH Social Responsibility (Sociale Hygiëne) course focuses on responsible alcohol service, legislation, communication, and safety within hospitality environments.
The HACCP Hygiëne Code course focuses on food safety, hygiëne standards, and working according to HACCP guidelines in the preparation and handling of food.
Horeca Vakcollege offers both courses 😉
During the opening hours of every (catering) company, foundation, event, institutions or sports clubs where alcohol is served, according to the Drinks and Catering Act, someone must be present who is in possession of the SVH Social Hygiëne diploma.
The SVH Social Responsibility diploma (Sociale Hygiëne) does not expire and is valid for life.
Once you have obtained the diploma, you do not need to renew it.
The best preparation is to actively use all the learning tools provided in this course.
Start with the official e-learning and study the theory thoroughly, making sure you understand the key topics such as legislation, responsible service, communication, and safety.
Attend the live session with our trainer to clarify any questions and gain practical insights. In addition, make use of the exam training to become familiar with the structure and type of questions.
We recommend scheduling your exam only once you feel confident and fully prepared.
By combining study, guidance, and practice, you will be well-prepared to achieve a successful result.
After enrolling, you will receive a confirmation email including your invoice and all necessary course information. We kindly ask you to complete the payment within 14 days.
