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Level 1 & 2
Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor | Health & Community Services
HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005 & HLTFSE007 | Cost $195
Follow Basic Food Safety Practices &
Apply and Monitor Food Safety Requirements &
Oversee the Day-to-Day Implementation of Food Safety in the Workplace
The Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor course delivered by CFT teaches students the correct food safety supervision procedures for a range of roles in the Health & Community Services sector. This course is essential for people in roles where they are responsible for maintaining food safety and applying food safety procedures in community and health workplaces such as Hospitals, Aged Care Homes, Disability Services, and Early Childcare Centres.
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Community & Health Food Safety Supervisor Course Outline
The Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor course delivered by CFT (Course Codes: HLTFSE001 AND HLTFSE005 AND HLTFSE007) teaches students about the correct food safety supervision procedures in a range of important industries.
Successful participants in the course will receive accreditation that enables them to work in settings where they are required to Follow basic food safety principles, apply, and monitor food safety requirements, and oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the health and community workplaces.
The course qualification is approved for Food Safety Supervisors in all Australian States and Territories. Accreditation from this course can be applied in the following states and territories of Australia:
- Queensland
- Tasmania
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Northern Australia
- Victoria (this course can also be completed in a face-to-face classroom instead of online for students in Victoria.)
- NSW (Please note, completion of the HLT units DOES NOT qualify you for the NSW Food Authority FSS Certificate. You MUST complete the SITX Hospitality & Retail units for the NSW Food Authority FSS certificate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you are an early childhood centre operating in NSW you will now need to complete the NSW Food Authority FSS certification: NSW Food Safety Supervisor Course
Who is this Course For?
This course is for staff working in the community and health/aged care service sectors, including:
- Child Learning Centres
- Aged Care
- Kindergartens
- Schools
- Disability Services
- Hospitals
- Meals on Wheels
- Community Services
Topics Covered
- Keeping the business compliant with relevant food safety legislation and codes
- Train staff effectively in acceptable food safety practices
- Ensuring staff remain up to date on the food safety program in place in the business
- Manage records of the program
- Handling issues of non-compliance if they arise
- Perform routine checks of the business for any breaches
- Act as point of contact for all food handlers involved within the business
- Identify potential food safety hazards and placing controls to prevent them
Course Summary
Course Level: Level 1 & 2
Course Code: HLTFSE001, HLTFSE005 & HLTFSE007
Delivery: 100% online via flexible learning
Duration: Generally around 6 hours (but you can take up to 12 months)
Starting: Immediately access your course on enrolment
Completion: Download your certificate immediately after completion of the training.
Assessment Methods: A series of online questions to assess your knowledge, AND
a workplace practical skills assignment.
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Food Safety Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring the safety of food for consumers. They are responsible for supervising the preparation and handling of food in settings such as community and aged care businesses that work with food. Food Safety Supervisors must have the knowledge and skills to safely handle food and prevent foodborne illnesses and supervise other staff working with food.
Students that enrol in CFT’s Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor course will learn how to follow hygiene practices for food safety and participate in safe food handling in childcare centres, aged care, and hospitals – just to name a few. By completing this course, students will be able to help prevent foodborne illness and keep their customers safe.
The Food Safety Supervisor Certificate course is delivered via e-learning (online), which provides learners with the flexibility to study at their own pace in their own time. Once you have completed the Food Safety Supervisor course and achieved a passing grade, you will be able to download, save and print a PDF copy of your certificate.
Why Study a Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor Course With CFT?
When you study the Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor course online with CFT, you’ll be able to learn, understand, and grow your skills at your own pace. Because our online food safety supervisor course can be taken from anywhere in the world, you can choose when and how you study.
- Take the course online at your own pace
- Basic computer skills will be required to complete the course
- More applicants take around 4-hours to complete this training
- There is no time limit on the course
- Your Food Safety certificate will be available to download immediately as a secure PDF when you complete the course.
- Online or Email support is available 7 days a week between 7 am – 10 pm. Phone support is available during business hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Online learning means that you can take our courses 24/7 365 days a year and learn at your own pace. Some of our students choose to complete the course in a single day (around 4-hours of study), whilst others may choose to complete it over a number of days.
Study at a pace that suits you and ensures that you learn – we don’t mind what that looks like for you.
Health & Community Food Safety Supervisors have numerous responsibilities when performing their role and upholding food safety standards within health and community organisations. Some of the key responsibilities of an FSS in the health and community sector include:
- Keeping the business compliant with relevant food safety legislation and codes
- Train staff effectively in acceptable food safety practices
- Ensuring staff remain up to date on the food safety program in place in the business
- Manage records of the program
- Handling issues of non-compliance if they arise
- Perform routine checks of the business for any breaches
- Act as point of contact for all food handlers involved within the business
- Identify potential food safety hazards and placing controls to prevent them
The Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor Course is a requirement for those that are responsible for maintaining food safety applying food safety procedures in community and health workplaces such as early childhood learning centres, aged care facilities, kindergartens, disability services, hospitals, and meals and wheels services. If you’re not sure whether this course is required to complete your job in your state or territory, then you can get in touch with our friendly team to find out more details.
Yes, an upfront payment is required before starting the Food Safety Supervisor course online. CFT accepts payment by Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Before you begin studying with CFT, you can learn more about who we are, check out our courses, fees and CFT Policies and Procedures.
This information is available in our Student Information Handbook and the CFT Policy page of this website.
A Food Supervisor course, such as CFT’s Health & Community Food Safety Supervisor, is a tier above as food safety training goes. These courses are designed to meet strict legislation on the obligations of a Food Safety Supervisor as outlined by the Australian Government.
Under Australian legislation, almost every Australian food business will need to employ at least one person that is nationally qualified as a Food Safety Supervisor.
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