SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices

Food supervisor training

Course Information

This course provides the knowledge and training to handle food safely during storage, preparation, display, service, and disposal. It covers following predetermined procedures outlined in a food safety program.

This training builds your confidence and equips you to supervise food handling practices according to an organisations individual food safety program.

This course is suitable for:

  • Cooks
  • Chefs
  • Caterers
  • Kitchen hands
  • Food and beverage attendants

You will learn how to manage food safety using the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) method, including:

  • Key features of Commonwealth, state/territory, and local food safety compliance requirements for operational-level workers
  • HACCP (or other food safety system) principles, procedures, and processes for specific operations and food types
  • Contents of organizational food safety programs, including procedures, requirements, and monitoring documents
  • Food safety monitoring techniques
  • Methods to ensure the safety of food served and sold to customers
  • Providing separate serving utensils for each dish
  • Safe food handling practices for different food types
  • Operating procedures for temperature probes
  • Selecting and applying cleaning, sanitizing, and pest control equipment and materials (following manufacturer's advice)
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance requirements for food preparation and storage
  • High-risk customer groups

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

These skills are applicable in:

  • Restaurants, cafes, clubs, and hotels
  • Tour operations
  • Attractions
  • Function, exhibition, and conference catering
  • Educational institutions
  • Aged care facilities
  • Correctional centers
  • Hospitals
  • Defense forces
  • Canteens and fast food outlets
  • Residential catering
  • In-flight and other transport catering
  • Community settings

These skills also 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:

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Course Delivery:

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

  • Online Learning Module: Approximately 4-6 hours to complete.
  • Practical Assessment: Approximately 2-3 hours. (Note: your practical assessment requires a commercial kitchen environment and food safety supervisor to sign off on your activities. Activities will need to be videoed and submnitted via our portal)
  • 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.
  • Access to a commercial kitchen environment and a temperature probe.
  • A food safety supervisor to sign off on your workplace activities.

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 supervisors course is $95.00.