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    National code: SITSS00069

    Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Earn the certificate to become a nominated Food Safety Supervisor working in retail and hospitality businesses. Find your confidence in the industry, build the knowledge and skills to work in food services, and set your sights on further learning.

    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. The $30 fee for this certificate is included in your course fee.

    • 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.

    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.

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    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. TAFE NSW will share your name with the NSW Food Authority for the purpose of issuing your FSS Certificate. For more information on how your personal data is handled, please review our privacy policy. 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 study5 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.

    • Participate in safe food handling practicesSITXFSA006

    • Use hygienic practices for food safetySITXFSA005

    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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