Food Handlers – Hospitality-SITXFSA005, (FACE TO FACE) - VIC
Thursday 21 August 2025
9 AM - 4 PM
Snapshot
What You Learn
- Learn about correct storage temperatures, dealing with 'danger' foods, personal hygiene, cleaning food preparation areas and pest control.
What You Get
- Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency ' SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic Practices for Food Safety' Certificate.
- This certificate will be sent electronically to students email address within 2 weeks.
- Students will receive the Certificate from, noreply@myequals.net email address
- The skills and knowledge that will help to ensure you meet your legal obligations under the Food Safety Standards and serve food that is free of hygiene hazards and safe for your customers to consume.
Materials to Bring
- Photo Identification (ie. driver's license, passport, etc.).
- To get the Certificate, USI number must be provided, to create a USI number please visit: http://www.usi.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
- Pen
Dress Code
Neat Casual
Description
Food Handlers Course (SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety)
A food handler is anyone who works in a food business and is involved in handling food or food contact surfaces—such as cutlery, crockery, or equipment. This can include tasks such as preparing, cooking, serving, packing, displaying, transporting, or storing food, as well as processing or delivering it.
Under the Australian Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, all food handlers and their supervisors must have the necessary skills and knowledge in food safety and hygiene relevant to their work.
Course Overview:
This accredited course provides essential training for individuals working with food in the hospitality industry. It covers:
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Correct food storage temperatures
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Handling of high-risk ('potentially hazardous') foods
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Personal hygiene practices
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Cleaning and sanitising of food preparation areas
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Basic pest control measures
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for: SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Important Information:
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A good understanding of spoken and written English is required to successfully complete this course.
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This course is designed for the hospitality sector (e.g., restaurants, cafés, small food businesses) and is not suitable for the health or aged care sectors, such as hospitals or residential care facilities.
For further enquiries, please contact the Short Courses team: (03) 9606 2202 ShortCourses@angliss.edu.au
