FBPFSY1002 Follow Work Procedures to Maintain Food Safety
$89.00
Gain the Qualification that Allows You to Maintain Food Safety in QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, NT, ACT & SA
Valid In QLD, WA, NT, VIC, SA, NSW, ACT
FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety
This entry level course provides the nationally recognised certificate for FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety in a food processing environment and allows you to work in the food processing industry.
Course Overview
This online training course provides the nationally recognised certificate for FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety and allows you to work in the food processing sector in QLD, NSW^, WA, NT, VIC, ACT and SA.
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain food safety (including food allergen management) when carrying out work tasks. Basic food safety practices include personal hygiene and conduct, safe food handling, housekeeping and waste disposal related to work tasks, and responsibilities where work involves routine manual processes and operation of simple automated equipment.
This is an entry level course and applies to individuals who work in a number of job roles throughout food processing industries at various levels including:
- Baker’s Assistant
- Bakery Production Assistant
- Food and Beverage Factory Hand
- Food and/or Beverage Processing Operator
- Food and Beverage Packaging Worker
- Food Processing Sales Assistant
- Sales Representative – Food and/or Beverage Industry
- Food Process Worker Assistant
In businesses such as:
- Food Product Manufacturers
- Flour Mills
- Canneries
- Dried Food Packers
- Bakers
- Pasta Manufacturers
- Pickle, Relish, Chutney, and Condiment Producers
*This unit supercedes and is equivalent to FBPFSY1001 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety.
Depending on the requirements of your workplace and/or local council, you may wish to also undertake the hospitality food safety supervisor course (SITXFSA001 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety & SITXFSA002 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices) and/or the SIRRFSA001 Handle Food Safely in a Retail Environment.
- This course is suitable for international students excluding students on a subclass 500 study visa. If you have a subclass 500 study visa, you are able to study the alternate hospitality/retail food safety supervisor course. Click here.
Please note that from January 1, 2023 International students studying in Australia with an Australian education or training provider will need to get a USI before being issued with their nationally accredited certificate/s. Read more here.
*Same day certificates – if you have uploaded your assessment/s by 4pm Queensland time on a business day (Monday – Friday) and they are marked as competent by one of our trainers and assessors, and you have also provided a verified USI number, you will be issued with your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment via email on the same day. If your assessment is marked competent outside of business hours, you will receive your Statement of Attainment by close of business the NEXT business day.
This online Food Safety Supervisor course covers the skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders, however you will learn to;
- Handle food safely
- Identify, control and report food safety hazards
- Comply with work and personal hygiene standards
^Please note: the NSW Food Authority does not recognise this unit of competency. If you require a NSW Food Authority blue and orange certificate, you will need to undertake either the Hospitality or Retail Food Safety Course. Click here to view these courses.
Requirements
To begin our Food Safety Supervisor online course, you will need the following:
Your USI Number
All students undertaking accredited training in Australia require a USI number. Your personal information entered for your USI must exactly match the details in your training account with us. Click here to create your USI.
Please note that from January 1, 2023 International students studying in Australia with an Australian education or training provider will need to get a USI before being issued with their nationally accredited certificate/s. Read more here.
Personal information
We will need your full name, street address, mailing address (if applicable), date of birth and phone number to create an account in our system for you.
Email address
We need an active email address to set up your account, and send you updates on your training status.
Statement of Attainment
Your Statements of Attainment, certificates of completion are provided in a printable PDF format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ’s below may help you, if you can’t find the answers you are looking for, feel free to contact our fully qualified support staff via LiveChat.
When will I receive my Food Safety Certificate?
Any individual looking to work in food processing, hospitality, retail or any industry that requires you to handle food or food contact services MUST hold a valid Statement of Attainment in food safety. For the food processing industry, you can complete this unit of competency and/or FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures.
When your assessments have been marked as competent by one of our assessors, and you have successfully completed your online food safety training, you will be issued with your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment via email.
How long will my Food Safety Certificate last?
There’s no expiry date for the Food Safety Supervisor (valid in QLD, WA, NT, VIC, ACT and SA). The nationally accredited online training offered by CTA Training Specialists is approved and recognised and will not expire. However it is recommended to renew these certificates every five years. Some local councils require these certificates to be renewed every five years.
Who needs a Food Safety Certificate?
The Food Act 2006 (the Act) requires every licensed food business to have a Food Safety Supervisor. Every licensed food business must provide to the Local Government that issued the licence, information regarding the food safety supervisor for that business.
A food safety supervisor requires training based on the food sector that they are working in. Contact your workplace or local Government for further advice if unsure as to which food safety course you should be undertaking.
Do I have to finish the course in one session?
No, you can login as many times as required to complete the course, your progress will be saved each time.
Information required for enrolment:
Date of Birth
It is a government requirement that we capture this information.
Email Address
Your email address must be unique and not previously used by another student.
Name on my certificate?
Our system will print with the name that verifies against your USI. Please take care to spell your name correctly and use capitals correctly.
Incorrect Information
Simply send an email to [email protected] or contact us via LiveChat on our website and we can amend the information.
English is my second language
If you feel you may have difficulties understanding the learning materials, simply send an email to [email protected] or contact us via LiveChat on our website.
Are international students eligible?
This course is suitable for international students excluding those on a subclass 500 study visa. If you are a student on a subclass 500 study visa, you are able to study the SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices and/or the SIRRFSA001 Handle Food Safely in a Retail Environment. You can find out more information on the Department of Education, Skills and Employment website.
Please note that from January 1, 2023 International students studying in Australia with an Australian education or training provider will need to get a USI before being issued with their nationally accredited certificate/s. Read more here.
How long do I have to finish my online course?
- From the time of enrolment, you have three (3) months to complete your online training course.
- There are no refunds if you do not complete the course within the time frame given.
- Please allow approximately nine (9) to ten (10) hours to complete your online training course.
- You can login as many times as required to complete the course, your progress will be saved each time.
Need to Know More?
- Course Outline
- Validity
- Statement of Attainment
- Pre-Requisites & RPL
- Assessment
- Requirements
- Who Needs a Level 1 Certificate?
There are 3 core elements in the FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety course:
Element 1
Handle food safely
- Identify food handling and food safety requirements applicable to the workplace
- Carry out food handling as directed
- Maintain workspace and equipment cleanliness in line with cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Dispose of waste in line with workplace requirements
Element 2
Identify, control and report food safety hazards –
- Monitor work area, materials, equipment and product routinely to ensure compliance with food safety requirements
- Identify processes, practices or conditions that are not consistent with the food safety program, and report to supervisor
- Complete workplace documentation to meet workplace requirements
Element 3
Comply with work and personal hygiene standards –
- Ensure personal hygiene meets the requirements of the food safety program
- Inform supervisor of any health conditions and illness
- Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the food handling task
- Follow food safety program requirements when transferring between tasks and locations in the workplace
Download the FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety qualification information for the full course details.
CTA Training Specialists is responsible for ensuring compliance and conducts regular reviews on all of its training programs. CTA Training Specialists will ensure that through the implementation of the Australian Qualifications Framework Issuance Policy that students will be issued the certification documentation to which they are entitled.
In Australia, each state has its own legislation governing Responsible Safe Food Handling. This online course meets the requirements of the National Training Package. This Food Safety Supervisor course meets the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety Statement of Attainment is valid in:
- Queensland (QLD)
- Western Australia (WA)
- Northern Territory (NT)
- South Australia (SA)
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Victoria (VIC)
- New South Wales (NSW) – Please note that the NSW Food Authority does not recognise this unit of competency.
After successful completion of this course, we provide you with nationally recognised FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety of Attainment. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national set of standards which assures nationally consistent, high-quality training and assessment services for the clients of Australia’s vocational education and training system.
Are there any pre-requisites for this course?
- For Australian Residents, there are no pre-requisites
- This course is also suitable for international students and other VISA holders. International/Overseas Students on a subclass 500 study visa are now able to undertake a number of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses with us. This includes the Nationally Accredited units such as SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol, SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling services, SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices and our First Aid units of competency. You can find out more information on the Department of Education, Skills and Employment website.Please note that from January 1, 2023 International students studying in Australia with an Australian education or training provider will need to get a USI before being issued with their nationally accredited certificate/s. Read more here.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
All students are supplied with the following information during the course to help build a greater understanding and increase knowledge in preparation for the assessments.
- Documents
- Readings
- Links to relevant websites
- Case studies
- Supervisor Report
We use the following assessment tools to determine a student’s competence.
- Knowledge checks that require the student to select the correct answer/s from multiple choice questions
- Knowledge checks that require the student to respond by selecting True or False
- Knowledge checks that require the student to select all correct answers (multiple choice)
- Online Assessment in which you are required to answer ALL questions correctly.
- Practical Assessment –
- Supervisor Report (observation checklist), after you complete the online assessment you are required to complete and return the Supervisor Report. This report forms part of the overall assessment. It is a requirement that you are able to demonstrate the application of the skills you gained from the online course in a practical way. For this assessment, you will be required to access various workplace policies, procedures and the food safety program. Your employer will need to observe you carrying out particular tasks on two (2) separate occasions.
Who can sign off my supervisor report?
Your Supervisor Report must be completed by someone who is currently working in the food processing industry. It can be someone:
- Your Workplace Supervisor, or
- Current or previous employer / colleague (within the last 12 months)
Make sure that the person who is completing your practical assessment, observes you doing everything listed on the report on two separate occasions.
To complete this online course you will require:
- A unique email address not previously used by another student
- Unique student identifier (USI), a government requirement. You can get a USI here
- A suitable device, computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone with internet access and a modern browser ie. Chrome
- Supervisor Report – There are some things we cannot see you do on your computer. You will need to demonstrate your skills to somebody you work with or someone who works in the food industry. Please read the assessment tab very carefully. There are NO refunds if you cannot get the report signed off.
Those working in the food processing industry who are required to maintain food safety when carrying out basic tasks are required to hold this qualification.
