HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
(100% online) - $60pp

The HLTFSE001 - Follow Basic Food Safety Practices course, delivered 100% online by Salt Training Academy in partnership with Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909), is designed for individuals working in health and community services who handle, prepare, or serve food to vulnerable people. This nationally recognised unit is essential for those supporting clients such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems or medical conditions. It’s especially relevant to learners living in Port Macquarie and across the Mid North Coast of NSW, where demand for safe and compliant food handling in aged care, disability services, and childcare is growing.

Participants in this course will gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet food safety standards in settings such as aged care facilities, hospitals, childcare centres, and community kitchens. The training covers hygiene regulations, food contamination risks, allergen management, personal health and hygiene, and the importance of cleaning and sanitising in food preparation environments. Through practical examples and clear explanations of the HACCP system, students learn how to manage food safety hazards and follow workplace protocols to reduce risk and protect vulnerable clients.

To complete the course, learners must demonstrate practical food safety skills through a Third Party Observation Report. This assessment must be conducted in a suitable food handling environment—such as a commercial kitchen, catering operation, or community centre—by a supervisor or manager who can verify the student’s competence. This makes the course ideal for those currently employed or volunteering in the health, aged care, or community sectors across Port Macquarie and surrounding areas.

By choosing Salt Training Academy for your online food safety training, you’re supported by a reputable provider committed to high-quality, flexible education in the Mid North Coast region. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised certificate issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909). Whether you're seeking compliance, professional development, or to meet employer requirements, this course delivers the practical, workplace-relevant skills to uphold food safety in environments that care for vulnerable people.

ENROL IN ONLINE COURSE

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:

1. 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.

2. Must meet English and LLN requirements. The Training Package clearly states:

Reading – to read and understand forms and to make accurate reports
Writing – to accurately record details of children and young people at risk and to make reports using handwritten skills and computer skills
Communication – to communicate appropriately and effectively with children and young people who disclose sensitive information

3. Students must have access to a device with camera and audio recording capabilities, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a webcam. This device will be necessary for creating short videos as part of the assessment, in which students verbally explain the required assessment outcomes.

Please note: If your role does not involve working with vulnerable people but you are required to complete a Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor course, the following units may be more applicable to your needs:

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 Practice in safe food handling practices

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.