Food Safety .
Food Processing / Manufacturing | Valid in Victoria and Queensland only
This course is designed for people working in food manufacturing and processing who need their Food Safety Supervisor qualification. It covers the skills and knowledge specific to processing environments, from following food safety procedures through to managing your workplace Food Safety Plan. The content is practical and focused on what you actually need to know in a processing or manufacturing workplace.
Study online at your own pace and get certified without the hassle.
Please note: These units are accepted in Victoria and Queensland only. If you are in another state or territory, our Hospitality and Retail FSS course (SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006) is the one for you. If you are in NSW, please visit our NSW FSS course here.
Course Features
Units Studied:
FBPFSY1002
FBPFSY2002
Course Duration: Around 6 hours
Suitable For:
- People working in food manufacturing or processing who are taking on, or already in, a Food Safety Supervisor role.
- Anyone responsible for following food safety procedures, keeping records and making sure their team handles food correctly.
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 for the Food Processing Industry gives you the skills and knowledge essential for a Food Safety Supervisor role in a manufacturing or processing environment. As an FSS, your primary responsibility is to ensure food safety procedures are followed correctly across the production environment, that your Food Safety Plan is kept current, and that your team is trained and records are maintained.
These units are accepted in Victoria and Queensland only. If you are based in another state or territory, our Hospitality and Retail FSS course is likely the right fit. Get in touch if you are unsure.
Course Outline
FBPFSY1002 covers following established work procedures to maintain food safety: understanding the legislation and codes that apply to the business, training staff in safe food handling practices, keeping the food safety program current, and maintaining accurate program records.
FBPFSY2002 covers applying food safety procedures: managing non-compliance when it arises, conducting routine facility checks, taking corrective action, identifying hazards and putting controls in place, and acting as the point of contact for food safety matters across the production environment.
Across both units, the course covers food safety legislation relevant to food processing, risk management, hazard identification and control, Food Safety Plan development and review, staff training obligations, record management, non-conformance procedures and corrective action protocols.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for people working in food manufacturing or processing who are taking on, or already in, a Food Safety Supervisor role. That includes anyone responsible for following food safety procedures, keeping records and making sure their team handles food correctly.
Applicable workplaces include food product manufacturers, flour mills, canneries, dried food packers, bakeries, pasta manufacturers, and producers of pickles, relishes, chutneys and condiments.
Key .
Built for Food Processing
Designed specifically for manufacturing and processing environments, covering the hazards, procedures and legislation relevant to your workplace.
Nationally Accredited Training
Gain a nationally accredited qualification issued under RTO 21120. Accepted in Victoria and Queensland.
Flexible Online Learning
Access the course anywhere, anytime. Study at your own pace and finish as quickly as suits you.
Practical and Focused
No jargon, no unnecessary complexity. The content covers what you actually need to know to do the job well and meet your legal obligations.
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.
1
Register Online
Find your course and checkout. Create an account and start studying immediately!
2
Complete Your Training
Study online, in your own time. The courses take from as little as a few hours!
3
Print Certificate
Once you finish the course, you will receive your digital Statement of Attainment!
What Our Students Are .
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.
Your 3rd party observer needs to be a person whose qualifications are equal to or above the level being assessed, OR a person who has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industry.
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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