SITXFSA005

Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

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Course Description

The unit SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety – equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to maintain high levels of hygiene while handling, preparing, and serving food. This unit is essential for workers in the hospitality, catering, healthcare, and food service sectors, where adherence to food safety regulations is critical to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure consumer safety.

Throughout the course, participants will learn about personal hygiene practices, safe food handling techniques, and the prevention of cross-contamination. The training covers cleaning and sanitising procedures, correct food storage, temperature control, and how to manage potentially hazardous foods. Participants will also gain a clear understanding of how to follow organisational food safety programs, as well as legal food safety standards.

This unit is ideal for chefs, kitchen staff, food handlers, and anyone involved in food preparation or service in commercial kitchens, restaurants, cafes, and care facilities.

Upon completing SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety, participants will be able to implement hygienic practices that comply with food safety standards, ensuring a safe environment for food preparation and service. This training is essential for maintaining public health and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following units:

  • SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Please note: If you work for an organisation that serves food to primarily vulnerable people such as the elderly, children and babies such as in childcare, with pregnant women, people with medication conditions, immune deficiencies and/or allergies are recommended to complete the following unit/s applicable to your role:

  • HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
  • HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements
  • HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

Units Delivered

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.

SITXFSA005

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au  

This course can be delivered/assessed fully online, in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

When this course is delivered online, the practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures are completed through the third-party observation form. Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form.

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills 
  • Visual acuity to identify food hazards as well as clean and sanitise equipment and materials
  • Follow personal hygiene requirements including wearing appropriate flat, enclosed, rubber soled shoes for comfort and safety, long hair should be tied back and all unnecessary jewellery removed.

Please note: If you work for an organisation that serves food to primarily vulnerable people such as the elderly, children and babies such as in childcare, pregnant women, people with medication conditions, immune deficiencies and/or allergies are recommended to complete the following unit/s applicable to your role:

  • HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
  • HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements
  • HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

 

Online study options:  The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Refresher Face to Face contact time of at least 3 Hours 30 Mins
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 5 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour 30 Mins
Fully Online - It is expected students may complete the course within 3-4 hours (depending on experience levels) This can be completed over a number of sessions. Your course progress will be saved.

Please note when completing fully online 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.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the Assessment Activities section.

No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Delivery Modes including Face to Face Component

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

  • Follow hygiene procedures 
  • Prevent food contamination
  • Report unsafe hygiene practices

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.

 

Fully Online Delivery Mode 

Performance tasks & scenarios

• The practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures must be completed through a third-party observation form. Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form

Theory assessment: Assessment consists of multiple choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

$60 per enrolment (GST free)


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