Food Handlers – Hospitality-SITXFSA005, (VIA ZOOM)- VIC
Friday 05 September 2025
10 AM - 5 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
- Please note a Photo Identification to be shown - you will need to show your photo identification (drivers licence, passport, Keypass, proof of age card, etc.), Please have ID ready to hold up.
- To get the Certificate, USI number must be provided, to create a USI number please visit: http://www.usi.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
- Note pad and 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
Assessment
The assessment quiz comprises 40 questions which must be completed in one sitting (there is no option to save your answers and return to the assessment at a later time).
You have 2 attempts to complete the assessment. You need to achieve 100% to be deemed satisfactory in this task.
The portfolio will consist of completing the following:
1- Personal presentation photograph and explanation
2- Hazard report
3- Cross contamination photograph and explanation
4- Hand washing video
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
