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    National code: FBPSS00004

    Food Safety Auditor Skill Set

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    Food Safety Auditor Skill Set

    OverviewAbout this course

    It's easy to take food safety for granted. Learn to apply auditing principles to ensure standards. Acquire skills for negotiating, planning compliance, proactive management and continuous improvement, with practical, industry-ready expertise.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Conduct thorough low-risk food safety audits

    • Negotiate and communicate effectively during audits

    • Plan and execute compliance strategies

    • Manage and improve food safety systems

    • Apply advanced auditing and quality management techniques

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

    • Credit towards a full qualification

    • The confidence to implement foundational aspects of food safety laws in line with NSW Food Authority

    • Confidence to plan and perform low-risk food safety audits, ensuring standards

    • Expertise in planning and executing strategies, enhancing food safety and quality management.

    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 for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • If you're studying remotely, you will be required to access an industry-realistic work environment to demonstrate your practical skills. This may be evidenced by a video submission.

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level

    • The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

    • Good attention to detail

    • Good personal hygiene

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: food safety auditor, quality assurance specialist, food safety consultant, food safety coordinator, compliance officer, supply chain quality manager and auditor supervisor.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study2 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

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    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.

    • Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazardsFBPAUD4004

    • Conduct food safety auditsFBPAUD4003

    • Assess compliance with food safety programsFBPAUD4001

    • Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety auditsFBPAUD4002

    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.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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