Upcoming dates

Please contact us to express interest in future dates – we can schedule further courses if there is enough demand and you will receive priority registration.

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 staff deliver this course as a third party for NAQ Nutrition Training (RTO Code: 110074).

Competency Units

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA002 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.

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).