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HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervisor for Health & Community Industries

Original price was: $199.00.Current price is: $159.00.

This course provides the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set – For Community Services and Health Industries and allows you to work in the hospital, aged care and child care industries. It includes the three units of competency that make up the Food Safety Supervision Skill set in the Health and Community sector and will enable you to be appointed as a certified Food Safety Supervisor under the National Food Standard 3.2.2A, which applies to all Food Service industries.

TOTAL VALUE $199

Course Overview

This Food Safety Supervisor Health and Community training course package provides Statements of Attainments for HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices, HLTFSE005 Apply and Monitor Food Safety Requirements, and HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace.

  • This course is suitable for International students excluding those Overseas students on a subclass 500 study visa. 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 certificate.  Read more here.

*Same day certificate – 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 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;

  • Comply with personal hygiene standards as required by the food safety program
  • Contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas according to the food safety program
  • Follow a food safety program
  • Implement and monitor a food safety program
  • Assist in the identification of breaches of food safety procedures
  • Support colleagues to implement the food safety program
  • Control food safety in the workplace.

The course forms part of the HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set – For Community Services and Health Industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQ’s below may help you, if you can’t find the answers you are looking for, feel freeto contact our fully qualified support staff via LiveChat.

When will I receive my Certificate?

When your assessments have been marked as competent by one of our qualified assessors, and you have successfully completed your online training, you will be issued with your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment via email.

How long will my Certificate last?

There’s no expiry date for the HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set – For Community Services and Health Industries training course (valid in QLD, NSW, WA, NT, VIC, ACT and SA). The nationally accredited online training offered by CTA Training Specialists is approved and recognised and will not expire. 

Who needs a Food Safety Supervisor Health and Community qualification?

All three (3) units are required if you wish to attain your HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervision skill set in the Community Services and Health Industries including hospitals, aged care and child care facilities. It is considered best practice to undertake this course if you plan on working in or are working in the Community Services and Health industries. Please also check with your local council on their individual requirements for these sectors.

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 your name EXACTLY as you enter it into the enrolment screen. 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 on a subclass 500 study visa, you can undertake these food safety courses – SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices. 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 certificate.  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 timeframe given.
  • Please allow approximately four (4) to six (6) hours to complete each unit in your online training course.
  • You can login as many times as required to complete the course, your progress will be saved each time.

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Need to Know More?

There are 3 units of competency in the HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set – For Community Services and Health Industries course to complete followed by final assessments. These units describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the duties of a Food Safety Supervisor within the Community Services and Health sector such as child care, aged care, hospitals and hostels.

The skills in this course must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Unit 1 – HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices includes 3 core sections followed by final assessments.  This online 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;

Element 1

Comply with personal hygiene standards as required by the food safety program

  1. Follow personal hygiene procedures
  2. Report health conditions and/or illness and follow organisation procedures for continuing participation in food services
  3. Follow organisation requirements for wearing bandages and dressings
  4. Wear appropriate clothing, personal protective clothing and footwear and maintain cleanliness to avoid contamination
  5. Follow hand washing procedures and use required facilities

Element 2

Contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas according to the food safety program

  1. Maintain the workplace in a clean and tidy order to meet workplace requirements
  2. Comply with workplace measures to prevent pests entering food premises
  3. Identify and report indicators of pest presence

Element 3

Follow food safety program

  • Handle and store food according to the food safety program
  • Store, use and dispose of single use items appropriately to avoid damage and contamination
  • Keep food for disposal separate and follow procedures for food disposal
  • Identify and report processes and practices which are not consistent with the food safety program
  • Take corrective action within level of responsibility
  • Report any corrective action to supervisor and according to legislative and organisation documentation requirements

Download the HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices qualification information for the full course details.

There are 2 core sections in the online HLTFSE005 Apply and Monitor Food Safety Requirements course to complete followed by final assessments. This online course covers the skills and knowledge required to control and monitor food safety and respond to non-conformance as required by a food safety program.  It applies to food services workers who implement the requirements of a food safety plan within their business.

Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across States and Territories, however you will learn to;

Element 1

Implement and monitor the food safety program

  • Identify food safety hazards and respond to unsafe food and complaints
  • Monitor and control food safety hazards in accordance with food safety program requirements
  • Follow procedures to identify and separate product which is or may be non-conforming and/or implement other necessary corrective action
  • Promptly report non-conformance where food safety control requirements are not met
  • Record results of monitoring and maintain records in accordance with food safety program requirements

Element 2

Assist in the identification of breaches of food safety procedures

  • Assist in identifying potential and actual unmet food safety requirements
  • Identify practices or processes in own work that could result in unsafe food
  • Participate in investigating and reporting on unsafe food as identified by internal monitoring and/or customer complaints

Download the HLTFSE005 Apply and Monitor Food Safety Requirements qualification information for the full course details.

There are two (2) elements in the online HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace course to complete followed by a final assessment. This online course covers the skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories that are required to supervise the day-to-day implementation of the food safety program across the entire business, process or food handling area. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders, however you will learn to;

Element 1

Support colleagues to implement the food safety program

  • Communicate food safety requirements and procedures to others in the workplace
  • Support people in the food area to meet food safety requirements
  • Instruct food handlers on food safety program and legal requirements for completing food safety records

Element 2

Control food safety in the workplace

  • Identify processes and procedures that have or could result in a food safety breach
  • Implement procedures and controls for responding to and preventing food safety breaches
  • Investigate actual and potential non-conformance and complaints from clients relating to food safety
  • Respond to non-conformance and follow procedures to identify, separate and/or recall non-conforming food
  • Develop or revise procedures to support food safety control and prevent further breaches

Download the HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace 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 Food Handling. This online course meets the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This course is valid in all states of Australia in the Health & Community sector. Please check with your local council or employer to confirm if this is the course you require.

After successful completion of this course, we provide you with a nationally recognised statement 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 Australia Residents there are no pre-requisites

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

More Information

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
  • Videos

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.
  • 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 in a commercial kitchen.

Who can sign off my supervisor report?

Your Supervisor Report must be completed by someone who is currently working in the food industry. It can be someone:

  • you are currently working with, or
  • you have previously worked with (within the last 12 months), or
  • you have volunteered with.

Make sure that the person who is completing your practical assessment, observes you doing everything listed on the report on three separate occasions.

Not working in the food industry?

Don’t stress, our food safety courses can be completed by anyone regardless of prior experience.

What about my practical assessment?

We understand it can be difficult when you’re new to the industry to have the practical assessment filled out, so there are a few options:

  1. If you have worked in the food industry before, then you can have a past manager or co-worker complete the assessment.  They don’t need to be a chef or a trained food safety supervisor. It can be anyone currently employed in the food industry (with a minimum of 12 months experience).
  2. If you have a friend or family member employed in the food industry, they can also sign off on your practical assessment. Again, it doesn’t need to be a qualified chef or food safety supervisor, It can be anyone currently employed in the food industry (with a minimum of 12 months experience).
  3. You can also speak to your local council and ask for a list of food-based charities that you can volunteer for. Many of these organisations deal with food and any regular volunteer is able to sign off on your practical assessment.

Make sure that the person who is completing your practical assessment, observes you doing everything listed on the report on three 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.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 certificate.  Read more 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.

This is an entry level course in handling food for those working in the Community Services and Health Industries including hospitals, aged care and childcare facilities.  It is considered best practice to undertake this course if you plan on working in or are working in the Community Services and Health industries.  Please also check with your local council on their individual requirements for these sectors.

HLTSS00061 Food Safety Supervisor for Health & Community Industries