Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Course in Sydney
Short Courses Australia is accredited with NSW Food Authority to deliver the nationally accredited SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling (Food safety Supervisor Certificate) courses across Sydney & regional New South Wales.
(Face to Face) Cost: $145.00 Duration: 8 Hours (one day) including pre-learning.
NSW FOOD AUTHORITY - FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR COURSE SYDNEY, NSW
Short Courses Australia is an approved (NSW Approval No. 65101) Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) training provider as listed on the NSW Food Authority website .
Successful students will receive a Hard Copy of the NSW Food Authority certificate on the day of the training.
Courses are delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting at our colleges across Sydney and New South Wales.
This (8) eight-hour course incorporates both Level 1 - Food Safety (SITXFSA005 ) and Level 2 - Food Safety Supervisor (SITXFSA006 ), covering the knowledge required to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food,including all pre-course learning requirements and activities.
Food Safety Supervisors (FSS) oversee day-to-day food handling operations and ensure risks are managed. The NSW FSS program helps businesses meet their obligations under the Food Standards Code, NSW Food Act and Food Regulation.
The role of an FSS is to minimise the risk of customers becoming ill from food poisoning because of incorrect handling and preparation of food. All retail, hospitality and food service businesses need to appoint at least one FSS per premises if the food they prepare and serve is:
- Ready-to-eat
- Potentially hazardous, that is, needs temperature control
- NOT sold and served in the supplier's original package
Broadly, this includes all businesses selling potentially hazardous food to the public that are not licensed by the Food Authority, such as:
- Cafes
- Restaurants
- Takeaway shops
- Pubs and clubs with food service areas
- Home-based businesses
- Motels
- Supermarkets selling potentially hazardous food (such as hot chickens)
- Outlets that sell food through third-party ordering apps
Also included are:
- School canteens
- Children's services that provide meals, including out of school hours care
- Greengrocers
- Coffee vendors that sell unpackaged, potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food
- Correctional centres
The food safety supervisor course covers the following criteria:
SITXFSA005
- Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards
- Report any personal health issues
- Prevent cross-contamination by washing hands
SITXFSA006
- Follow food safety program
- Store food safely
- Provide safe single use items
- Dispose of food safely
Which include the NSW key focus areas:
- Safe Egg Handling
- Cleaning and Sanitising
- Food Act Offences
Failing to comply with the Food Act 2003 (the Act) may lead to:
- Refusal of the registration, renewal or transfer of the registration of the food premises
- Revocation or suspension of registration of the food premises
Further information regarding New South Wales food premises click here .
Once enrolled, you will receive a Course Learner Guide and access to the pre-course work activities.
Please note - you do not need to print or bring this to your session, SCA will provide a hard copy on the day.
Completion
Upon successful completion of this NSW Food Safety Supervisor course, you will receive a NSW Food Authority Certificate, which is required by legislation as well as the following hospitality certificates with the national unit of competence:
Short Courses Australia will issue you with paper-based certificate on the day of the course and within 10 business days as per our issuance policy with NSW Food Authority - for further information view here .
National Unit
*Students can use the statement of attainments SITXFSA005 + SITXFSA006 in VIC, ACT, QLD, SA, NT, TAS and WA.
(Please note: NSW FSS Certificate is only valid within NSW)
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Minimum vocational age
Credit Transfer: Not Applicable (in some instances SITXFSA005 may be used for credit transfer. Please contact the office for more details)
Cost: Includes all course materials, assessments, and digital certificates*
Proof of Identity
Participants are required to bring proof of identification documents, such as a passport or driver's licence on the day of training.
Training Delivery Options
This course is delivered via face-to-face at Suite 59 Level 3, 330 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007.
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The cost of the NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is $145.00 per person. Click here for Onsite Course delivery at your workplace. (This cost includes the $30.00 NSW Food Authority Certificate fee)
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