SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

The course applies to individuals who work as a Food Handler (Level 1 Food Safety) course. This unit will provide you with the skills and knowledge of personal hygiene and basic food safety to prevent contamination of food that could result in a food-borne illness. This course is particularly designed for workers in the hospitality, and transportation and distribution sectors.

It covers the basics such as personal health and hygiene requirements, critical temperatures and time limits to keep food safe, waste management, cleaning and sanitising procedures and safe food handling techniques from receipt of goods through to food service.

Individuals who work or volunteer as cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar, and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff. This includes working at permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation or bar areas.

This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following units:

SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Please note: If you work for an organisation that serves food to primarily vulnerable people such as the elderly, children and babies such as in childcare, with pregnant women, people with medication conditions, immune deficiencies and/or allergies are recommended to complete the following unit/s applicable to your role:

HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

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Units Being Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
Visual acuity to identify food hazards as well as clean and sanitise equipment and materials
Follow personal hygiene requirements including wearing appropriate flat, enclosed, rubber soled shoes for comfort and safety, long hair should be tied back and all unnecessary jewellery removed.

Please note: If you work for an organisation that serves food to primarily vulnerable people such as the elderly, children and babies such as in childcare, pregnant women, people with medication conditions, immune deficiencies and/or allergies are recommended to complete the following unit/s applicable to your role:

HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal

Learning Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

Follow hygiene procedures
Prevent food contamination
Report unsafe hygiene practices

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.