Our Food Safety Supervisor Course will give you the skills you need to work hygienically when handling food and to ensure the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal.

The course content has been specifically designed for those working in school tuckshops and canteens, and meets the requirements of Nationally Recognised Training.

Under the Food Standards Code, Standard 3.2.2A, Food Safety Management Tools, food safety supervisors for category one and category two food businesses (excluding the handling of food for or at a fundraising event) must obtain a food safety supervisor certification at least every five years.

Units Covered

Units covered in this course meet the prescribed certification requirements under the Queensland Government’s Food Safety Act 2006, and other Australian State and Territory food safety laws, for individual food premises and to ensure the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal.

QAST delivers this training on behalf of NAQ Nutrition Training who is an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO 110074).

Competency Units

A food safety supervisor must complete both the following units of competency in the SITSS00069 – Food Safety Supervision Skill Set:

SITXFSA005 Use hygiene practices for food safety

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

Achievement of these units provides credit towards a number of catering, cookery, hospitality and kitchen Certificate II, III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Further details of these competency units and this qualification can be located at www.training.gov.au

The key components of the course are:

1. Introduction to Food Safety
2. Food Contamination Hazards and Prevention
3. Personal Hygiene and Responsibilities for Food Handlers
4. Safe Food Handling and Storage
5. Food Safety Programs

How is the course delivered?

The course includes a full-day workshop either at the QAST Head Office in Brisbane or another suitable venue in your region. All assessment is completed on the day.

Upcoming dates

• 29 October 2024, Tuesday (virtual) Register now
• 4 November 2024, Monday (QAST office, Coorparoo) Register now

What do past participants say about the Food Safety Supervisor course?

“The hands-on practice in the kitchen is great.”

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: $275 (inc. GST).
Non-member: $350 (inc. GST).

Course fees also include catering of lunch.

How do you enrol?

Step 1: Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) if you do not already have one at www.usi.gov.au

Step 2: Complete all fields in the registration form or call us on (07) 3324 1511.

Once your registration details have been received, you will be emailed an invoice for payment.

Please note: If you’re studying nationally recognised training in Australia from 1 January 2015, you will be required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

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.