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HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices

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This course provides the nationally recognised certificate for HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices for the hospital, aged care and child care industries and is an entry level course in handling food.

Course Overview

This course provides the nationally recognised certificate for HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices for the hospital, aged care and child care sector for QLD, NSW, WA, NT, VIC, ACT and SA.

  • 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 HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices course covers the skills and knowledge requirements to complying with personal hygiene, maintain food safety, contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food. 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

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

For the full Food Safety Supervisor Skill Set which also includes HLTFSE005 Apply and Monitor Food Safety Requirements and HLTFSE007 Oversee the Day-to-Day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace, click here.

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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 HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (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 HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices qualification?

This course complements the HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety and HLTFSE007 Oversee the Day-to-Day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace. All three (3) units are required if you wish to attain your Food Safety Supervisor 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 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 on a subclass 500 study visa, you can undertake these food safety courses – SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA006 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 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 four (4) to six (6) 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.

Still have a question?

Please contact us for more information.

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Need to Know More?

There are 3 core elements in the HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices course to complete followed by a final assessment. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with personal hygiene, maintain food safety, contribute to cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food.

This unit applies to food services workers who work under supervision and within defined guidelines.

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

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.

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 HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices course meets the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

After successful completion of this course, we provide you with a nationally recognised statement of attainment for HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices. 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
  • 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.

HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices