Overview
Comprising a nationally accredited unit, this short course is for you if you need skills and knowledge to handle food safely. Learn the basics of personal hygiene, safe food storage and handling, cross-contamination hazards, and effective cleaning and sanitisation. This course is a requirement for anyone working with food in a hospitality business.
Dates / Locations
#### When You Can Enrol
Apply online now for the course date you're interested in.
Note: If no course dates are available, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when the next courses are scheduled.
#### Delivery Schedule
**2022 Dates/Times:**
- Wednesday 25 May, 9am-4pm (1 session)
- Monday 25 July, 9am-4pm (1 session)
- Monday 29 August, 1pm-7pm (1 session)
- Monday 24 October, 9am-4pm (1 session)
- Monday 14 November, 1pm-7pm (1 session)
**Venue:** The Valleys Restaurant, Building G
#### Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
Information Sessions
No info events or info sessions available.
Structure
#### Compulsory Units
SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
#### Learning Outcomes
- Personal hygiene in the workplace
- Safe food storage and handling
- Cross contamination hazards
- Effective cleaning and sanitisation
Duration
1 session (9am-4pm, or 1pm-7pm dependent on course date selected)
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
Fees
Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.
Government Funded $210.00 (Tuition $210.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $42.00 (Tuition $42.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $255.00 (Tuition $255.00, Materials $0.00)
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Requirements
You must be 16 years or older to complete this course. Students must also wear enclosed shoes, and if you have long hair it must be tied up.
Careers
- Kitchen hand
- Kitchen assistant
- Food preparer
Important Info
#### Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students will be selected, including a test and practical demonstration.
How to apply
Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.