Course Information - Food Handling
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for the use and maintenance of personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate competence in following defined organisational procedures and in identifying and controlling food hazards.
The course and skills are essential for restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, and hotels. But it is also necessary for some tour operators, function, event, exhibition, and conference spaces, educational institutions, correctional centres, hospitals, aged care facilities, military bases, canteens, kiosks, cafeterias, and fast-food outlets, along with in-flight and transport related catering. That is any organisation with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, food preparation areas, or a bar area.
Anyone who handles food or food contact surfaces, including crockery and cutlery, during work activities is considered a food handler. And food handlers must comply with the standards and conditions set out in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Food handlers include chefs, cooks, caterers and catering staff, kitchen stewards and hands, along with food and beverage attendants, and room attendants and front office staff if they handle food or food contact surfaces.
| Entrance Requirements | Learners must be 16 years of age or older at the time of course commencement. As the course is delivered in, and assessments are conducted in English, learners must have the ability to read, write, and understand English to ensure successful completion. You must have a device to complete the online assessment. | |
| Pre-requisites | There are no pre-requisite units for this course. | |
| Duration | 3 hours | |
| Class size | 25 | |
| Location | Level 3/28 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | |
| Certification | On successful completion of the course, you will be issued with the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment:
SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety |
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| Assessment | Written assessment completed online and skills demonstrations. |
Meet The Trainer
Stuart is a hospitality industry veteran with over 37 years of experience. He thrives on creating experiences that exceed customer expectations.
Specialties: Restaurant & bar service, event and cafe operations.
Mission: To improve standards of food and beverage service beyond the norm.
Approach: To assist students to identify and develop the fundamental skills and knowledge for their venture into hospitality.
Dedication: Promoting hospitality as a genuine career choice with a world of opportunities for passionate people.
What Will I Learn?
- What food safety includes and why it is important
- Identifying and assessing food safety hazards
- The procedures for controlling risks
- Monitoring food safety in the workplace
How to Make a Booking
To book into this course, please follow these simple steps
- Select a date from the course timetable on this page and click 'book now'.
- Complete your personal details and make a payment via credit or debit card.
- Receive an email with confirmation of your booking.
- Complete the full enrolment form prior to the commencement of your course.
