COURSE OVERVIEW
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food. It requires the ability to follow predetermined procedures as outlined in a food safety program.
The unit applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, and hotels; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering.
Safe food handling practices are based on an organisation’s individual food safety program. The program would normally be based on the hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) method, but this unit can apply to other food safety systems.
It applies to food handlers who directly handle food during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen hands and food and beverage attendants.
DURATION
This training is delivered by an experienced industry expert in a supported and friendly class.
COURSE DELIVERY
This course consists of:
A self-directed online theory assessment
1 × 2 hour face to face practical assessment (by appointment)
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
On successful completion of this course, a Statement of Attainment for the following units will be issued:
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
STUDENT FEE
This course is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible students. Concessions and eligibility criteria applies.
CREDIT TRANSFER OR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
If you believe you have already undertaken any of this training, or have the current skills, please talk to your Trainer or Training Coordinator prior to course commencement. Credit transfer can only be applied by sighting original transcript of studies.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Refer to your Student Handbook, or talk to your Trainer or Training Coordinator, for the ways in which the College can provide additional support during your time studying with us.
UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI)
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a national student number, giving you access to all of your student records online. Each time you enrol to study with a training organisation, you will need to provide your USI number which will be used to store your training records and results. To create a new USI number please go to www.usi.gov.au
