NSW Food Safety Supervisor


If you work or are seeking work as a Food Safety Supervisor in New South Wales, this course fulfils the requirements for obtaining the NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. Commonly known as the Food Safety Supervisor (Levels 1 & 2 combined) course, it is tailored for individuals in the hospitality, transport, and distribution sectors as well as children’s services.

 This course offers a detailed exploration of the roles and responsibilities of a Food Safety Supervisor in NSW, covering the entire food safety process and the essential steps necessary for the safe handling of food as well as the four (4) modules required by the NSW Food Authority:

1.         Safe egg handling
2.         Allergen management
3.         Cleaning and sanitising practices
4.         Food Act Offences

This course explicitly addresses food safety in children's services.

 Participants are required to demonstrate their practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures through a third-party observation form. This assessment can be conducted in any food-handling setting, including commercial kitchens, catering production lines, or food preparation areas equipped with industry-standard equipment for storing, preparing, displaying, serving, and disposing of food. Observations can occur at a workplace, or through volunteer opportunities at community centres, sports clubs, or local councils.

 You will be issued with a SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervisor Skill Set and the NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

 Allens Training has been approved by the NSW Food Authority to deliver NSW-specific Food Safety Supervisor training. 

 NSW RTO Approval Number 85033

 

Unit Being Delivered

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course.
The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

SITSS00069 - Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

  • SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

  • SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au  

You will also receive the NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate upon successful completion of this course

Important information prior to enrolment

+ Course Delivery

The course is delivered online with the practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures completed through the third-party observation form. Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form.

+ Entry Requirements

  • Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

  • Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form.

+ Course Duration

  • Self-Paced - It is expected students may complete the course within 6-7 hours (depending on experience levels) This can be completed over a number of sessions. Your course progress will be saved.

  • Students are expected to complete all learning and assessment activities within six (6) months of enrolment. Failure to complete all requirements may result in your enrolment being disabled/cancelled.

+ Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the Assessment Activities section.

+ Certificate Renewal Requirements

Food Standard 3.3.2A mandates that the Food Safety Supervisor certificates (SITSS00069 - Food Safety Supervision Skill Set) must be renewed every five years from the date of completion.

The NSW Food Act 2003 requires that NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificates are renewed every 5 years.

+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website www.allenstraining.com.aufor all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

 

What happens at the course?

+ Learning Activities

All learning activities are contained in the online course and may be presented in a variety formats. This may include, but is also not limited to: video presentations, slide presentations, online learner manuals, fact sheets and/or other downloadable documents.

+ Assessment Activities

Performance tasks

The practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures must be completed through a third-party observation form. Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form.

Theory assessment

Assessment consists of case studies and multiple-choice questions. The student must complete all assessment questions

 
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