Food Safety .
Hospitality & Retail & Food Processing / Manufacturing
Embark on a journey of expertise and responsibility with our Online Food Safety Supervisor course. Designed to meet legal requirements and exceed industry standards, this program empowers individuals to oversee and manage the comprehensive food safety of businesses, ensuring compliance, minimising risks, and upholding the highest standards of safety in the Hospitality & Retail and Food Manufacturing industries.
This course is not valid in NSW. Click here to view our NSW Food Safety Supervisor
Course Features
Units Studied:
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SITXFSA005
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SITXFSA006
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FBPFSY1002
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FBPFSY2002
Course Duration: Around 6 hours
Suitable For:
- Individuals aspiring to become or currently serving as food safety supervisors in hospitality, retail, and food processing industries.
- Professionals employed in hospitality, retail, and food processing industries, aiming to advance their expertise in food safety supervision.
Delivery: 100% online. Study and complete in your own time.
eLearning
At the end of each section, you will complete a quiz with mainly multiple choice and a few fill-in-the-blank questions. Once you've scored 100% you can move on to the next section. Don’t worry if you get a question wrong, this is a competency-based assessment and you can attempt the quiz as many times as you need. Our trainers are here to assist if you get stuck.
Workplace assignment
As well as testing your knowledge we also need to test your practical skills. You will download a workplace assignment that you can type directly into. You are required to demonstrate your practical skills in the presence of a suitably qualified 3rd party observer.
Once you have completed the skills you can email the document to us for assessment. This will be your final task.
Once fully assessed as competent we will email your certification.
Prerequisites
You do not have to have any pre-training for this course - you can simply register and get started.
Whilst there are no training prerequisites, there are some requirements around language, literacy and numeracy. In order to complete this course you should be able to perform everyday tasks such as:
• Using the internet
• Using email
• Following work instructions
• Reading and writing English
To complete the Food Safety courses online, you will need to make sure that you have the following:
1. A modern web browser
We use some of the latest eLearning technologies to deliver our courses. This means you’ll need to have a modern web browser to view and complete the course. Please ensure you have Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge installed to use as your browser. Please note Internet Explorer no longer supports websites.
2. An email address
When you first enrol in a course or create a user account, we’ll ask you for your email address.
3. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe Acrobat
Some of the resources with links in the course are in PDF format, to view these you will need the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader.
You can complete this training on most computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
If you’re having problems accessing your course or any other technical issues, please contact our support team for assistance.
Course .
The Online Food Safety Supervisor course is designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge essential for the critical role of a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). As an FSS, your primary responsibility is to manage the overall food safety within a business. This involves overseeing and ensuring that all food handling tasks are executed properly, following a safe procedure, and aligning with the Food Safety Program and Records.
In the context of Australian food businesses, it is a legal mandate to have at least one Food Safety Supervisor in each premises. This regulation aims to minimise contamination risks during food handling processes, contributing to the safety of establishments and their customers. The FSS plays a pivotal role in recognising, preventing, and mitigating food safety hazards in the food business.
Enrol in our nationally accredited Online Food Safety Supervisor course to not only meet legal requirements but to excel in your role as an FSS. Gain the expertise needed to safeguard the integrity of food handling processes, ensuring a safe and secure environment for both your business and its patrons.
Course Outline
FSS includes the level 1 sections and knowledge specifically for the Food Safety Supervisor to keep food safe on their premises. This course is comprised of 15 eLearning sections and a practical skills demonstration.
- Legal requirements of food safety
- Food poisoning
- Preventing food poisoning
- Cross-contamination.
- Allergen management
- Personal hygiene
- Food storage, preparation and handling
- Cleaning and sanitising
- Pest and waste control
- Food safety programs and the HACCP principles
- Identify types of food safety hazards
- Monitor & control safe food processes
- Implement a food safety program
- Review your food safety program
- Records you will need to keep
- Review and practice
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for individuals responsible for overseeing food safety in various sectors, including:
- Hospitality and Retail Businesses: Restaurants, Hotels, Cafes, Motels, Bistros, Fast Food Outlets, Catering Operations, Retail Food Outlets, Canteens, and After School Care.
- Food Processing Businesses: Food Product Manufacturers, Dried Food Packers, Bakers, Pasta Manufacturers, Pickle, Relish, Chutney, and Condiment Producers.
Key .
Tailored Industry Focus
Addressing the unique challenges of food safety supervision in both hospitality/retail and food processing sectors.
Nationally Accredited Training
Gain a qualification recognised across Australia, enhancing your professional credibility.
Flexible Online Learning
Access the course from anywhere, anytime, fitting your study around your schedule.
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Cutting-Edge Content
Up-to-date content crafted to align with, and excee,d food safety laws, including Standard 3.2.2a.
Easy to Get .
Don’t waste time waiting for applications to be processed. Our simple process will help you get studying in no time at all.
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Register Online
Find your course and checkout. Create an account and start studying immediately!
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Complete Your Training
Study online, in your own time. The courses take from as little as a few hours!
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Print Certificate
Once you finish the course, you will receive your digital Statement of Attainment!
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Food Safety Supervisor FAQs
In Australia, it is a legal requirement that Australian food businesses employ at least one Food Safety Supervisor in each premises. This helps minimise contamination when handling food products and helps keep establishments and their customers safe.
Yes, the Food Safety Supervisor course is delivered fully online and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For most students, the online course component of the Food safety Supervisor takes around 6 hours to complete. This includes online lessons, multiple-choice quizzes, and case studies. The Observer Report can take a couple of hours more. It’s not unusual for students to enrol and complete the course on the same day.
However, everyone learns at a different pace and you don’t have to do the entire course all in one go. You can do as little or as much as you’d like in any one session and log on and log off as many times as you like.
When we’ve assessed you as competent, we’ll send you an email to let you know that you’ve passed, as well as an email copy of your Statement of Attainment.
If you have selected the option for New South Wales, a digital Statement of Attainment will be emailed to you and your hard copy NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate will be posted to you between 3 and 7 business days from the successful completion of the course and assessment.
Yes the nationally recognised qualification is issued under the registration of RTO 21120 CFT International Pty. Ltd.
Your food safety program will generally specify when a refresher is due, normally 5 years.
If it is a NSW Food Authority certificate there is a renewal date printed on the certificate.
If you don't currently have a workplace or workplace supervisor this practical assignment can be completed in your home kitchen as a simulated environment and observed by someone suitably experienced in food preparation.
If you don't have anyone suitable you can take either images or video of you performing these tasks and submit them to us as evidence that you have these skills.
Please note you do need to complete the Food Safety Program records contained in the assignment. You are welcome to use our template on page 3 or you can submit actual records of your own. This is up to you.
Assessment process
At the end of each section, you will complete a quiz with mainly multiple choice and a few fill-in-the-blank questions. Once you've scored 100% you can move on to the next section. Don’t worry if you get a question wrong, this is a competency-based assessment and you can attempt the quiz as many times as you need. Our trainers are here to assist if you get stuck.
Workplace assignment
As well as testing your knowledge we also need to test your practical skills. You will download a workplace assignment that you can type directly into. You are required to demonstrate your practical skills in the presence of a suitably qualified 3rd party observer.
Once you have completed the skills you can email the document to us for assessment. This will be your final task.
Once fully assessed as competent we will email your certification.
Our workplace assignments do not require verbal or video answers to any questions.
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