Food Safety Supervisor Training in Australia
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With Food Safety First you can either do the full course (Levels 1 and 2) or simply upgrade from your existing Level 1 Food Handler. The choice is yours!
| Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) | |
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| Level 1: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
| Level 2: SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | |
| Meets Food Safety Supervisor Requirements | |
| Nationally Recognised Training | |
| Valid in All States | |
| Money Back Guarantee | |
| Study Online | |
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| Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) | |
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| Level 1: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
| Level 2: SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | |
| Meets Food Safety Supervisor Requirements | |
| Nationally Recognised Training | |
| Valid in All States | |
| Money Back Guarantee | |
| Study Online | |
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Our Nationally Recognised Food Safety Supervisor course is split into short sections which will teach you how to practise food safety in the workplace, how to identify and report food safety issues and how to create a food safety plan for your business.
Overview
For many food businesses in Australia it is a legal requirement that at least one Food Safety Supervisor is employed for every premises from which the business operates. This online course meets all legal requirements for Food Safety Supervisor training and is valid across all states and territories.
If you are based in New South Wales, you will need a NSW Food Authority certificate as well as your Food Safety Supervisor Statement of Attainment. Food Safety First is approved to issue NSW certificates and this can be selected as an option when purchasing the course. Other states and territories do not have this additional requirement.
Our Food Safety Supervisor course is offered for the following industries:
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Health & Community
- Food Processing
- Transport & Distribution
Course Outline
The Food Safety Supervisor course is broken down into 19 short interactive lessons:
- Lesson 1 - Food Safety Laws & Responsibilities
- Lesson 2 - Food Contamination & High-Risk Groups
- Lesson 3 - Biological Contamination
- Lesson 4 - Other Types of Contamination
- Lesson 5 - Allergen Management
- Lesson 6 - Cleaning & Sanitising
- Lesson 7 - Maintaining Food Premises
- Lesson 8 - Hand Washing
- Lesson 9 - Personal Hygiene & Workplace Behaviour
- Lesson 10 - Illness & Onsite Injuries
- Lesson 11 - Time & Temperature Control
- Lesson 12 - Receiving & Storing Food
- Lesson 13 - Working with Food Safely
- Lesson 14 - Serving Food Safely
- Lesson 15 - Food Safety Programs
- Lesson 16 - Identifying Food Safety Hazards
- Lesson 17 - Monitoring, Controlling & Correcting Food Safety Hazards
- Lesson 18 - Reporting, Investigating & Recording Food Safety Breaches
- Lesson 19 - Food Safety Management
Assessment
The assessment for Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) is comprised of the following parts:
Part 1 - Lesson Quizzes
At the end of each lesson you need to complete a multiple-choice quiz. Once you have scored 100% you will be able to move onto the next lesson. You have five attempts at each quiz, but don't worry if you use up all your attempts - just get in touch and we can help you out at no extra charge!
Part 2 - Case Studies
There are two case studies to complete in the course (five in NSW, see below for further information). The purpose of these is to check that you can apply what you've learnt to a real-life situation. Simply read the text and answer a series of multiple-choice questions about the best way to handle the scenarios.
Part 3 - Reading Activity
There is a reading activity on potentially hazardous foods. Simply download the PDF from the course page and then complete the multiple-choice quiz.
NSW Only:
In 2015, the NSW Food Authority announced some additional requirements for NSW Food Safety Supervisor training. Currently there are four key focus areas determined by the Food Authority - allergen management, safe egg handling, cleaning and sanitising practices, and Food Act offences. If you are seeking a NSW FSS certificate you must complete the four key focus areas.
Part 4 - Observer Report
There are some things we can't see you doing through your computer - such as washing your hands. That's why we need you to ask someone that you work with - or someone who works in the food industry - to complete an Observer Report. This is a form asking about food-related tasks they’ve seen you doing in the past or present. The form can be completed online or downloaded and filled out manually.
Units of Competency
Food Safety Supervisor (Levels 1 & 2)
Food Safety Supervisor (Levels 1 & 2) is available for a number of food industries. When you complete your student registration, you will provide contact information for a nominated observer and select your industry from a dropdown menu.
The industry you choose determines which Observer Report will be issued and the units of competency that will be displayed on your Statement of Attainment upon completion of your course.
The units of competency for each industry are as follows:
Retail (accepted in all states and territories):
SIRRFSA001 Handle food safely in a retail environment
Hospitality (accepted in all states and territories):
SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
Health & Community (accepted in all states and territories except NSW and NT):
HLTFSE001 - Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE005 - Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFSE007 - Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
Food Processing (only accepted in QLD & VIC):
FBPFSY1002 - Follow work procedures to maintain food safety
FBPFSY2002 - Apply food safety procedures
Transport & Distribution (accepted in all states and territories, industry not recognised in NSW):
SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2)
The Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) course has been designed for those working in the Hospitality industry.
The unit of competency attained upon successful completion of the course is SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices.
If you wish to be nominated as Food Safety Supervisor for your food business then you will also need to provide evidence that you have completed SITXFSA005. This unit is delivered through our Food Handling Certificate (Level 1) course.
If you do not already have this unit, then we recommend that you consider enrolling onto the Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) course.
FAQ
We're here to help! Our most frequently asked questions about the Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) course are listed below.
The course has been designed so that you can complete it at your own pace - the duration of the course varies depending on your existing knowledge of Food Safety and your English ability.
On average, most people complete the lessons and associated quizzes within about six to eight hours. The other parts of the assessment can take anywhere between ten minutes to four hours, depending on who you choose to complete your Observer Report and whether you need any extra assistance with the course content.
It's not unusual for students to sign up and complete the course on the same day, but we do give you up to twelve months to complete everything.
Don't forget that you don't need to do the entire course in one go - you can log on and log off as many times as you need. Some students choose to study for half an hour each day or an hour per week until they've finished.
Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) is designed for Hospitality workers who have already completed a Food Handling Certificate (Level 1).
If you have completed a Food Handling Certificate (Level 1) then you will have a Statement of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that lists the unit SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety.
It's important that you hold documentation proving that you have attained competency in both Level 1 and Level 2, as this could be requested by an Environmental Health Officer visiting your food business.
The Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) course has been designed for the Hospitality industry.
Upon completion of the course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices.
Food Safety First also provide Food Safety Supervisor training for the following industries:
- Retail
- Health & Community
- Food Processing
- Transport & Distribution
If you require Food Safety Supervisor training in an industry that is not Hospitality, please refer to our Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) course.
Yes, this course is recognised in New South Wales, and Food Safety First RTO is an approved provider of NSW Food Authority certificates.
However, if you require a NSW Food Authority certificate, and you are taking our Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) course, then we will ask you to provide evidence that you have completed unit of competency SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety within the last five years.
You must load up a copy of your Statement of Attainment issued by an approved provider, and we will call the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to check its validity.
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete an Food Safety First course:
1. A modern web browser
Our courses use some of the latest eLearning technologies to deliver the courses. You will need to have a modern web browser to view and complete the course, and it's important that you have Javascript enabled.
2. An email address
During the registration process, we will ask you for your email address. This is a mandatory requirement for you to be able to access our systems. Email addresses cannot be shared by students.
3. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe Acrobat
Some of the forms that you need to complete (such as the Observer Report) are in PDF format. To get the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader, go here.
Food Safety First courses work on most computers, laptops and tablet devices. Due to the small screen size, we don't recommend taking the course on mobile phones.
As Food Safety First deliver accredited training, it's important that we adhere to the rules and regulations set out by the Vocational Education and Training (VET) authorities and relevant Industry Skills Councils.
The course content that we need to deliver is determined by the Industry Skills Councils. They also have rules about how training organisations need to assess students training to be a Food Safety Supervisor.
One of the rules is that students need to be observed practising food safety skills. As we deliver online training, we can't see you doing that through your computer. It can be difficult to arrange classroom assessments at dates and times that suit everyone, and we have many students that live in remote and regional areas who wouldn't be able to travel so far.
At Food Safety First, we have found the easiest way to meet this requirement is to provide you with an Observer Report, so you can ask someone in your workplace to confirm that they have seen you do things like washing your hands correctly and wearing appropriate clothing for work.
Our aim is to make this course as simple as possible for you, and to remove any roadblocks that could prevent you from getting your Statement of Attainment as soon as possible.
When you've completed all of the quizzes and finalised your Observer Report, you need to complete a form on the course page called ‘Final Submission’. This only takes about five minutes - we need to ask you a few questions and confirm that you completed the course without assistance.
Once you've done this, we will process your assessment within a few business days. You will then receive a copy of your Statement of Attainment by email. And if you requested a copy to be posted to you, we will print this onto premium certificate paper and you should receive that a day or so later too.
If you need your assessment processed even faster, we offer Express Certification for certain courses. Be sure to check for this option during checkout. Learn more.
If you are concerned about the language, literacy or numeracy requirements of this course, or if you require additional support during the enrolment and course delivery process, we encourage you to contact us in order to discuss your individual needs with a student support representative.
In order to complete this course you should be able to perform everyday tasks such as:
- Reading and responding to online postings in chat rooms
- Taking minutes in a community meeting
- Reviewing and discussing news items with others
- Creating a personal weekly budget in a spreadsheet
If you have any concerns about whether you have the skills required to participate in this course, please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss your requirements.
Upon enrolment we give you 12 months of access to complete everything, and you can start and stop as often as you'd like.
Business Enquiries
If you manage a business and need to enrol multiple employees, contact us and we'll be in touch soon.
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| Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) | |
|---|---|
| Level 1: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
| Level 2: SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | |
| Click to Get Started |
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| Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) | |
|---|---|
| Level 1: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | |
| Level 2: SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | |
| Click to Get Started |
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The course has been designed so that you can complete it at your own pace and the duration of the course varies depending on your existing knowledge of Food Safety and your English ability.
On average, most people complete the lessons and associated quizzes within about six to eight hours. The other parts of the assessment can take anywhere between ten minutes to four hours depending on who you choose to complete your Observer Report and whether you need any extra assistance with the course content.
It's not unusual for students to sign up and complete the course on the same day, but we do give you up to twelve months to complete everything.
Don't forget that you don't need to do the entire course in one go - you can log on and log off as many times as you need. Some students choose to study for half an hour each day or an hour per week until they've finished.
Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) is designed for Hospitality workers who have already completed a Food Handling Certificate (Level 1).
If you have completed a Food Handling Certificate (Level 1) then you will have a Statement of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that lists the unit 'SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety'.
It's important that you hold documentation proving that you have attained competency in both Level 1 and Level 2 as this could be requested by an Environmental Health Officer visiting your food business.
The Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) course has been designed for the Hospitality industry.
Upon completion of the course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for 'SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices'.
Food Safety First also provide Food Safety Supervisor training for the following industries:
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Health & Community
- Food Processing
- Transport & Distribution
If you require Food Safety Supervisor training in an industry that is not Hospitality please refer to our Food Safety Supervisor (Level 1 & 2) course.
Yes, this course is recognised in New South Wales and Food Safety First RTO is an approved provider of NSW Food Authority certificates.
However, if you require a NSW Food Authority certificate and you are taking our Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) course then we will ask you to provide evidence that you have completed unit of competency 'SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety' within the last five years.
You must load up a copy of your Statement of Attainment issued by an approved provider and we will call the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to check it's validity.
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete an Food Safety First course:
1. A modern web browser
Our courses use some of the latest eLearning technologies to deliver the courses. You will need to have a modern web browser to view and complete the course, and it's important that you have Javascript enabled.
2. An email address
During the registration process, we will ask you for your email address. This is a mandatory requirement for you to be able to access our systems. Email addresses cannot be shared by students.
3. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe Acrobat
Some of the forms that you need to complete (such as the Observer Report) are in PDF format. To get the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader, go here.
Food Safety First courses work on most computers, laptops and tablet devices. Due to the small screen size, we don't recommend using the course on mobile phones.
As Food Safety First deliver accredited training, it's important that we adhere to the rules and regulations set out by the Vocational Education and Training (VET) authorities and relevant Industry Skills Councils.
The course content that we need to deliver is determined by the Industry Skills Councils. They also have rules about how training organisations need to assess students training to be a Food Safety Supervisor.
One of the rules is that students need to be observed practising food safety skills. As we deliver online training, we can't see you doing that through your computer. It can be difficult to arrange classroom assessments at dates and times that suit everyone, and we have many students that live in remote and regional areas who wouldn't be able to travel so far.
At Food Safety First, we have found the easiest way to meet this requirement is to provide you with an Observer Report so that you can ask someone in your workplace to confirm that they have seen you do things like washing your hands correctly and wearing appropriate clothing for work.
Our aim is to make this course as simple as possible for you and to not provide any roadblocks that will prevent you getting your Statement of Attainment as soon as possible.
When you've completed all of the quizzes and finalised your Observer Report, you need to complete a form on the course page called the ‘Final Submission’. This only takes about five minutes - we need to ask you a few questions and confirm that you completed the course without assistance.
Once you've done this, we will process your assessment within 1-2 business days. You will then receive a copy of your Statement of Attainment by email. And if you requested a copy to be posted to you, we will print this onto premium certificate paper and you should receive that a day or so later too.
If you are concerned about the language, literacy or numeracy requirements of this course, or if you require additional support during the enrolment and course delivery process then we encourage you to contact us in order to discuss your individual needs with a student support representative.
In order to complete this course you should be able to perform everyday tasks such as:
- using an instant messenger tool
- using email at work
- responding to customer complaints
- following a recipe
If you have any concerns about whether you have the skills required to participate in this course, please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss your requirements.
Upon enrolment we give you 12 months of access to complete everything, and you can start and stop as often as you'd like.