Level 1 Food Safety Online Course
$35.00
Valid In QLD, WA, NT, VIC, SA
SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
This course provides the nationally recognised certificate for SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety and allows you to work in the hospitality sector.
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This course provides the nationally recognised certificate for SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety and allows you to work in the hospitality and retail sectors in QLD, WA, NT, VIC and SA.
It is also the entry level food safety course for these industries. This online SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety 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:
- Understand the obligations of food handlers under current legislation
- Learn the correct ways of food handling and storage
- Identify potential hygiene risks
- Implement correct methods of cleaning and sanitising
- Maintain correct standards of personal hygiene for food handlers
- Reduce the risk of food-borne illness (food poisoning)
- 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 SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol, SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA006 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.
*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.
Requirements
To begin our FSS Level 1 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 Level 1?
When your assessments have been marked as competent by one of our assessors, and you have successfully completed your Level 1 food safety online training, you will be issued with your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment via email.
How long will my Level 1 last?
There’s no expiry date for the SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (valid in QLD, WA, NT, VIC 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 Level 1 Food Safety Certificate?
Any individual looking to work in hospitality, or any industry that requires you to handle food or food contact services such as cutlery, etc. MUST hold a valid Statement of Attainment in this unit of competency.
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?
Yes! This course is suitable for international students and other visa holders.
International/Overseas Students (including those 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 SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol, SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA006 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.
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 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.
Need to Know More?
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards.
There are 4 core elements in the SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety course to complete followed by a final assessment.
Element 1
Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards
- Follow organisational hygiene procedures.
- Report unsafe practices that breach hygiene procedures promptly.
- Identify food hazards that may affect the health and safety of customers, colleagues and self.
- Remove or minimise the hygiene hazard and report as appropriate for follow-up.
Element 2
Report any personal health issues
- Report personal health issues likely to cause a hygiene risk.
- Report incidents of food contamination resulting from personal health issues.
- Cease participation in food handling activities where own health issue may cause food contamination.
Element 3
Prevent food contamination
- Maintain clean clothes, wear required personal protective clothing, and only use organisation-approved bandages and dressings.
- Prevent food contamination from clothing and other items worn.
- Prevent unnecessary direct contact with ready to eat food.
- Ensure hygienic personal contact with food and food contact surfaces.
- Use hygienic cleaning practices that prevent food-borne illnesses.
Element 4
Prevent cross-contamination by washing hands
- Wash hands at appropriate times and follow hand washing procedures consistently.
- Wash hands using appropriate facilities.
Download the SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for 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 Food Handling. This online course meets the requirements of the National Training Package. This SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety course meets the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Our SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety Statement of Attainments are valid in:
- Queensland (QLD)
- Western Australia (WA)
- Northern Territory (NT)
- South Australia (SA)
- Victoria (VIC)
After successful completion of this course we provide you with a nationally recognised SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety. 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
- 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 SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol, SITHGAM022 Provide responsible gambling services, SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety, SITXFSA006 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
- 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:
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
Any individual looking to work in hospitality, or any industry that requires you to handle food or food contact services such as cutlery, etc. MUST hold a valid Statement of Attainment in this unit of competency.