VIC Food Safety Supervisor Online Course
Your statement of attainment acts as a valid food safety certificate. Students will need access to a supervisor who has been in the food industry for more than 12 months to sign off on the practical aspects of the assessment.
Courses included in this training skill set
Also known as the Level 1 food safety certificate, this entry-level course teaches basic food hygienic practices for those wanting to work with food in the hospitality sector.
Also known as the Level 2 food safety certificate, this advanced course teaches the skills and knowledge to handle food safely during preparation, display, service, storage and disposal.
Same-Day Food Safety Supervisor Certificates in Victoria
CTA will issue your Statement of Attainment on the same day as when you submit your assessments if the following conditions are met:
- All assessments submitted before 4 pm AEST
- You pass your assessments
- Your USI number has been verified.
While we aim to send all certificates and Statement of Attainments on the same day, occasionally, there can be delays of up to 2 days, especially around public holidays. For more information, please contact our support team via live chat or at 0738788977. Need a USI number? You can get one here.
Your USI Number
We are unable to issue your SOA without your USI number. To ensure there are no delays, please submit your USI prior to submitting your final assessment. You can do this via the LMS, live chat, phone or by emailing us at [email protected].
VIC Food Safety Supervisor Certificate for International students and Visa holders
Visa holders and international students (including subclass 500) can undertake this course through CTA Training Specialists. You will require a USI to receive your Statement of Attainment. You can apply for one here if you still need to get one.
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Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Requirements in Victoria
In Victoria, a Food Safety Supervisor plays a vital role in ensuring that food businesses maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
The Food Safety Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing food safety practices to ensure compliance with the Food Act 1984 and associated regulations. This role is essential in protecting public health and ensuring that food businesses operate safely and hygienically. To meet regulatory requirements, food businesses in Victoria must appoint a Food Safety Supervisor with a valid Food Safety Supervisor certificate. This certification is obtained through completing this nationally accredited food safety training course. The course covers key topics such as safe food handling, understanding food safety hazards, and implementing effective hygiene practices. The training also includes assessments to verify that individuals have the necessary skills and knowledge to manage food safety effectively.
The Food Safety Supervisor’s primary responsibilities include developing and implementing food safety procedures, monitoring daily food handling practices, and ensuring that all staff members are trained in and adhere to these procedures. They also conduct regular checks to ensure that the food safety practices in the business meet legal requirements and address any issues that arise to maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
Our FSS course is delivered online and can be completed at your own pace over a three-month period. The course content includes all the learning outcomes from the Level 1 and level 2 food safety courses.
The course includes both online and practical assessments. The online assessments are in the form of quizzes and can be done as many times as required. The practical assessment must be completed with a supervisor. The supervisor must complete and sign your supervisor report.
A supervisor must have 12 months of experience working with food and can be:
- Someone you work with
- Someone you have worked with in the last 12 months
- Someone you volunteered with.
It is important to ensure that the supervisor completing your report observes you doing everything listed on it on three separate occasions.
We understand that it can be hard to find a supervisor if you are new to the industry or country. If this is the case, you can do the following:
- Ask a friend or family member in the food industry to sign off on your practical assessment. Just ensure they have at least 12 months of experience in the industry.
- Get a list of local food-based charities from the council. Volunteer there and get one of the regular volunteers to sign off on your practical assessment.
Your food safety supervisor certificate must be renewed every five years. You can either take a refresher or a full course to do so. Renewing your certification is important to ensure you are informed about changes in food safety regulations and best practices.
Key Learning Outcomes
The following are the essential learning outcomes for the units of competencies included within this skill set.
SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards
- Report any personal health issues
- Prevent food contamination
- Prevent cross-contamination by washing hands
SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices
- Follow food safety program
- Store food safely
- Prepare food safely
- Provide safe single-use items
- Maintain a clean environment
- Dispose of food safely
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FAQs
The Food Safety Supervisor online course takes approximately 10 hours to complete.
The entire course does not need to be completed in a single setting and can be completed in 3 months.
Once the assessments are complete and submitted, CTA will provide your Food Safety Supervisor certificate on the same day if possible. See terms and conditions for more information on same-day certificates.
The food safety supervision skill set is the nationally recognised training package – SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set. This training package is mandatory for all appointed Food Safety Supervisors in Victoria.
To become a certified Food Safety Supervisor in Victoria, individuals must complete a training course that covers the competencies required for the role. The course is designed to provide practical and theoretical knowledge in food safety, including understanding foodborne illnesses, managing food safety risks, and complying with food safety legislation. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a Food Safety Supervisor certificate, which is valid for five years.
The VIC Food Safety Supervisor course costs $89 with CTA Training Specialists.
A Food Safety Supervisor’s key responsibilities include:
- Recognise food hazards and take actions to prevent or manage them
- Supervise and give direction to others to other food handlers within the business
- Create a positive food safety culture.
- Be reasonably available to other food handlers and the local government when the business is operational.
The food safety supervisor can be completed online through an approved training provider like CTA Training Specialists. Doing the course online allows you to do it at your own pace over a three-month period.
The food safety supervisor course and certificate (statement of attainment) are the same for QLD, VIC, WA, SA, ACT and NT. If you are certified in any of these states, you are certified in all of them.
To be certified in NSW, you will need to do the NSW course as it includes a few additional topics.
If you move to NSW, you will need to re-do/renew your course locally through a NSW Food Authority Approved Training Provider. CTA Training Specialists is approved to deliver the course in NSW. Here is our NSW Food Safety Supervisor Course.
A food handler is someone who works with food. A food safety supervisor is someone who manages several food handlers. A business can have multiple food handlers, but only need to have one food safety supervisor.
Your food safety supervisor certificate lasts for 5 years in Victoria. After that, you must renew your competency by either completing a refresher or the full course.
To enrol multiple students in the same course please fill in the below form. We offer a discount for bulk bookings.
Discount Offers for Bulk Enquiries
| Purchase of 5-9 of the same course: | 5% discount |
| Purchase of 10-19 of the same course: | 10% discount |
| Purchase of 20+ of the same course: | 20% discount |
