SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Food handler training

Course Information

This course provides the knowledge and training to use personal hygiene practices that prevent food contamination and food-borne illnesses. It covers following organisational procedures and identifying and controlling food hazards.

This training increases your confidence and equips you to safely handle food and food contact surfaces (such as cutlery, plates, and bowls) in your daily work.

This course is suitable for:

  • Cooks
  • Chefs
  • Caterers
  • Kitchen stewards
  • Kitchen hands
  • Bar, food, and beverage attendants
  • Room attendants (in some cases)
  • Front office staff (in some cases)

You will learn hygienic food handling practices in line with organisational procedures, including:

  • Basic aspects of Commonwealth, state, or territory food safety laws, standards, and codes
  • Health issues likely to cause a hygiene risk relevant to food safety
  • Hygiene actions to prevent food-borne illnesses
  • Effective hand-washing procedures
  • When hand-washing is required
  • Effective personal health and hygiene practices
  • Major hygiene-related causes of food contamination and food-borne illnesses
  • Procedures for reporting hygiene risks and unsafe work practices, including personal health issues

This training ensures you can provide your customers with a safe food experience.

These skills are applicable in workplaces, homes, and community settings and assist in meeting workplace safety compliance.

Award Issued:

Upon successful completion of both the theoretical and practical assessments for this nationally recognised training, students will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for:

  • SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Course Delivery:

This course utilises a Mixed Mode format and requires the following:

  • Online Learning Module: Approximately 4-6 hours to complete.
  • Face-to-Face Practical Assessment: Approximately 2 hours.
  • Course Enrolment Window: 90 days. You have a maximum of 90 days to complete both online and practical components.
  • Assessments: Submitted through our online learning portal.
  • Learning Materials: Provided via our online learning portal.
  • Equipment: Provided for all practical assessments when completed at our training venues.
  • Student Handbook: Click here to read.
  • Special Requirements:
    • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the activities.

Prerequisite Units:

  • None

Learner Requirements

To complete this course, you will need:

  • A computer or laptop with internet access.
  • A web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
  • A valid personal email address (shared addresses are not allowed). If you don't have one, consider creating a free Gmail account here.

A learner undertaking this course will require a specific skill level in Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy.

This course has been assessed as requiring the following Australian Core Skills Framework levels:

  • Learning: Level 2
  • Reading: Level 2
  • Writing: Level 2
  • Oral Communication: Level 2
  • Numeracy: Level 2

For more information about these skill levels, click here.

To verify if you have the necessary skills, you can take a test or contact our Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) officer via the contact page or by phone at 1300 856 684.

This course has been assessed as requiring the following Digital Literacy Skills Framework level:

  • Digital - Level 1

To take a quick test to find out if you have the digital literacy skills to do this course before enrolling, click here.

Why 1SDO?

At 1SDO, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment. We offer a blended learning approach that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face reinforcement and practical experience. This allows you to learn at your own pace while still receiving valuable hands-on training and expert guidance from our experienced trainers.

We take pride in delivering ASQA-accredited training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. We understand that every learner is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the required standards in your chosen course.

Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, and possess a diverse range of industry experience. They are passionate about adult education and strive to help you feel confident in applying the skills you learn to real-world situations.

Cost

The cost of this food handlers course is $65.00.