OverviewAbout this course
Become a nominated Food Safety Supervisor managing safe food handling, hazard identification and food contamination. Earn your NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certificate, a legal requirement in NSW for all food service businesses.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards
Report any personal health issues and maintain a clean environment
Prevent food contamination
Prevent cross-contamination
Follow food safety program
Prepare, store and dispose of food safely
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
A NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certificate
Credit towards a full qualification
The confidence to implement foundational aspects of food safety laws in line with NSW Food Authority
Skills to provide food handling services in general retail and hospitality businesses. This may not include the ability to provide food handling services to more regulated industries such as Aged Care or manufacturing.
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements if you are attending this class on campus. However, if you're studying remotely, you will require access to an industry-realistic work environment to demonstrate your practical skills. This will be evidenced by a video submission prior to course start. Your teacher will send you a list of required activities to perform upon enrolment.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Fundamental oral and written communication skills
The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
Good attention to detail
Good personal hygiene
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: small business owner or manager, food stores officer and commercial cook.
Licensing
To be nominated as a food safety supervisor in a food service business in NSW, you must hold a current NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certificate. This provides evidence that you have achieved competency in nationally accredited units of competency and NSW-specific key focus areas. This certificate lasts 5 years, after which you must complete a re-certification course, redo the whole FSS course, or let their qualification lapse. The TAFE NSW Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) approval number is 53794. Visit the NSW Food Authority website for more information on food safety requirements.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Food Safety Supervision Skill Set does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study6 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Use hygienic practices for food safetySITXFSA005
Participate in safe food handling practicesSITXFSA006
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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Info sessionsWant to know more?
There are a total of 2 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Food and Hospitality