Ensure your school tuckshop is a safe and hygienic place for students with QAST’s Food Safety for School Tuckshops course.

This practical, easy-to-follow program is designed for all tuckshop staff, covering essential food safety principles, hygiene practices, and legal requirements.

Participants will learn how to handle, prepare, store, and serve food safely, reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and maintain clean, compliant workspaces.

With a mix of guidance, checklists, and real-world examples, this course empowers your team to confidently protect the health of students and staff while keeping operations smooth and efficient.

Note: The course content has been specifically designed for those working in school tuckshops and canteens.

How is the course delivered?

The course includes a half-day workshop either at the QAST Head Office in Brisbane or another suitable venue in your region. A QAST trainer can visit your school to deliver the training if interest is high.

Virtual classroom (online)

The course will also be delivered via Zoom conference session with a maximum of 12 students in your class, to ensure sufficient support for each student from your trainer. Adequate breaks will be provided throughout the course delivery. To participate, students will need to have access to a computer with a camera. You will be expected to participate fully in the class, so please ensure you have a private space to work from without interruption.

Students will be emailed the Participant Workbook prior to the course.

How much does the course cost?

QAST is offering this course primarily as a member benefit for Queensland schools, so course fees are heavily subsidised.

QAST member: $199 (inc. GST).

Upcoming dates

• Monday, 2 March 2026 – Face-to-Face (Cairns) – 3pm – 7pm – Full details
• Monday, 9 March 2026 – Virtual – 9am – 1pm – Full details
• Monday, 23 March 2026 – Face-to-Face (Brisbane) – 9am – 1pm – Full details

How do you enrol?

Complete the registration form and payment via the “REGISTER NOW” link on the individual course page.

Training Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations received within 7 days of the course date – 100% of the course fee will be retained by QAST.
• Cancellations received within 8 to 14 days of the course date – 50% of the course fee will be retained by QAST.
• Cancellations received within 15 days of the course date – full refund less administration fee of $50.00 applies.
• Cancellation due to illness – 100% course fee will be refunded if a Doctor’s certificate is provided.
• Transferring to another course – cancellation fee is removed; however, a $50 administration fee will be incurred. Please note one course transfer only is allowed. If a second course transfer is requested 100% of the course fee will be retained by QAST.