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SITXFSA005 Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
 (100% online) - $60pp

The SITXFSA005 - Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety course, delivered 100% online by Salt Training Academy, is a nationally recognised unit designed for individuals working in food handling roles across hospitality, retail, and community service settings. This course is ideal for kitchen staff, food and beverage attendants, baristas, and catering assistants in Port Macquarie and throughout the Mid North Coast of NSW who need to meet workplace and regulatory food safety requirements. Whether you’re starting a new job or updating your food safety certification, this flexible training option provides essential knowledge for maintaining safe and hygienic food practices.

Participants will learn the critical procedures for personal hygiene, safe food storage, temperature control, cleaning and sanitising, and how to prevent food contamination in everyday work environments. The course also covers how to respond to food safety incidents and maintain documentation to support workplace compliance with food safety laws. Designed for practical use, this training is aligned with industry standards and ensures students are job-ready in both commercial and community-based food preparation settings.

This 100% online course allows learners to study at their own pace and complete assessments from the comfort of their home or workplace. It includes engaging presentations, video content, and theory assessments to reinforce key principles. Ideal for those working in cafés, restaurants, takeaways, community centres, or volunteer food programs in Port Macquarie and nearby areas, this course equips you with the confidence to perform your role safely and professionally.

By enrolling with Salt Training Academy, a trusted local provider on the Mid North Coast, students benefit from expert support, high-quality training resources, and a seamless online experience. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for SITXFSA005, meeting the legal food safety training requirements for many roles in the hospitality and food service industries.

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  • Industry Validated

  • Experienced and Certified Instructors

  • Fast Certificate Turnaround

  • Nationally Recognised Certificate

Units Delivered

  • The online learning and assessment is expected to take approximately 3-4 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the course in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and assessment questions.

  • 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.

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • As a registered training organisation (RTO), delivering nationally recognised training, we must verify a student's identity before undertaking the assessment. To meet this requirement, you will be required to show your photo identification to the camera and state your full name, as listed on your identification document.

  • Visual acuity to identify food hazards as well as clean and sanitise equipment and materials

  • Follow personal hygiene requirements including wearing appropriate flat, enclosed, rubber soled shoes for comfort and safety, long hair should be tied back and all unnecessary jewellery removed.

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.

IMPORTANT: A NSW FSS certificate will not be issued upon completion of this unit. If you work in NSW and require a NSW FSS Certificate, we recommend you complete the NSW Food Safety Supervisor course. 

Please note: If you work for an organisation that serves food to primarily vulnerable people such as the elderly, children and babies such as in childcare, pregnant women, people with medication conditions, immune deficiencies and/or allergies are recommended to complete the following unit/s applicable to your role:

  • HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices

  • HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements

  • HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

Assessment Requirements 

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal

Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support

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 allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Practical assessment: 

  • Students are required to upload one (1) video of your workplace supervisor/manager/team leader to completing a Third Party Observation Declaration

Documentation:

  • Third Party Observation Report

Theory assessment:

  • A written assessment consisting of case studies and multiple-choice questions

 

Please note:  You will be required to make one (1) video of your workplace supervisor/manager/team leader, verbally confirming you have completed the required observation outcomes, as listed in the Third Party Observation Report. 

If your workplace supervisor/manager/team leader does not wish to complete the video declaration, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (E.g. Online with face-to-face assessment).

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.

  • SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Course Delivery

 This course can be undertaken fully online and will be self paced. 

Course Durations

Entry Requirements

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