Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

Overview

If you are a server or seller of food, this short course is for you to receive your official Food Safety Supervisor certificate. In compliance with Victorian State Government Department of Health requirements as well as the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, all registered food businesses in Victoria must appoint at least one designated Food Safety Supervisor to oversee food safety and food handler supervision in the workplace.

Please note: This course requires an additional 8-10 hours of online pre-reading and assessment that MUST be completed prior to 3 hours of on-campus attendance.

Students can use the statement of attainment throughout VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT, WA & TAS. If you are to use this certificate outside of VIC in some cases, after completion of this unit, state and territory authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences.

In December 2023 changes to the food safety act were introduced meaning Food safety training for food handlers engaged in a prescribed activity 3.2.2A—10 The food business must ensure that each food handler who engages in a prescribed activity has, before engaging in that activity: (a) completed a food safety training course; or (b) skills and knowledge of food safety and hygiene matters commensurate with that specific prescribed activity. Food handlers in both category one and category two businesses must meet these requirements (as per clauses 8 and 9). Food businesses in either category must ensure all food handlers have completed a food safety training course, or have appropriate skills and knowledge before they start handling high-risk foods. For part (a), the standard has the following definition (in clause 2) of food safety training course: food safety training course means training in food safety that includes training in each of the following: (a) safe handling of food; and (b) food contamination; and (c) cleaning and sanitising of food premises and equipment; and (d) personal hygiene

This accredited training for SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006 is nationally recognised for food handlers to meet their requirements.

Where and When

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Duration

Short Course: 1 session + additional 8-10 hours online pre-course work

Requirements

You must be 16 years or older to complete this course. Students must also wear enclosed shoes, and if you have long hair it must be tied up. Please note: this course requires an additional 8-10 hours of online pre-reading and assessment that MUST be completed prior to 3 hours of on-campus attendance. As part of the Food Safety Supervision Course you ARE required to complete online pre-learning activities at least 24 hours prior to your class date. These activities are completed off-campus via Wodonga TAFE Online, and students should allow 8 to 10 hours in total to complete the required readings and assessments. Evidence of completion MUST be provided on the first day of on-campus training.

Assessment

Assessment 1 Written questions are to be completed 24 prior to the commencement of the workshop date via the online portal Moodle. Assessment 2 Observation to be completed during the workshop date

Skills Developed

• Personal hygiene in the workplace
• Safe food storage and handling
• Cross contamination hazards
• Effective cleaning and sanitisation
• Follow food safety program
• Store food safely
• Prepare food safely
• Provide safe single use items
• Maintain a clean environment
• Dispose of food safely

Failing to comply with the Food Act 1984 (the Act) requirements may lead to:

• Refusal of the registration, renewal of the registration or transfer of the registration of the food premises
• Revocation or suspension of registration of the food premises.

Students can use the statement of attainment throughout VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT, WA & TAS. If you are to use this certificate outside of VIC in some cases, after completion of this unit, state and territory authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences.

Compulsory Units SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

Compulsory Units

Selectable Units

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