
Food
Handling
Short Courses
Course code:
SITXFSA005 USE HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR FOOD SAFETY

This course is useful for anyone wanting to work in any place that does food preparation, including but not limited to restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and bars.
Learn the skills you need to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. This course requires the ability to follow pre-determined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards.
This short course
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.
Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

CERTIFICATE
The successful achievement of this skill set will result in a Statement of Attainment in SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety and requires you to complete the units listed below:
SITHFAB005
Use hygienic practices for food safety
Why complete an employability skills course?
You will learn how to:
- Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards
- Report any personal health issues
- Prevent food contamination
- Prevent cross-contamination by washing hands
Delivery locations include:
- Wollongong
Who is it for?
Course duration
Delivery method
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.