The course will run over 1 day, over a period of 6 hours.
‍SITXFSA005 is an entry level unit for Food Safety Supervisor course within the hospitality sector as well as a standalone accredited unit for those wanting to become food handlers. It includes the basic food safety practices such as personal hygiene and conduct, food handling, housekeeping, and waste disposal and responsibilities in areas which involve the preparation or serving of food in an establishment such as bars, cafes, clubs or hotels
Unit Overview
‍In this unit skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses are taught. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards.

Assistance is provided for people with disability including wheelchair access, access to welfare services, large learning spaces.

Applicants are not required to complete any pre-requisite training however should have basic understanding of the English language.

The unit can be used applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation or bar areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and bars; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering. It applies to food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces such as cutlery, plates and bowls during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff.

Once a competent mark is awarded, learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety. This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised Training from Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.