Approved and Official Food Safety Supervisor Training for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Food businesses in the ACT must follow the Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A.
All registered food businesses in the ACT must appoint a food safety supervisor. This includes if you are selling food at a declared event.
his training includes knowledge essential for maintaining hygiene standards to prevent food-borne illnesses.
➤ Compliance involves having staff trained in food safety and providing evidence of this through a certification from Job Trainer Australia.
This certification is essential for meeting legal standards and is recognised by health inspectors and local councils
To meet the requirement for food safety supervision in Australia, all registered businesses in certain industries must appoint a Food Safety Supervisor with a valid certification issued within the last five years by December 8, 2023.
➤ The SITSS00069 – Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is crucial for compliance, with the two units SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006 emphasising practices like hygiene, safe food handling, and hazard management.
Completion of this training ensures individuals can oversee food safety in establishments, emphasizing hygiene, safe food handling, and preventing foodborne illnesses.
State regulations may vary, highlighting the importance of understanding local requirements.
Job Trainer Australia offers the nationally recognised and Approved FSS Skill Set for those in the food industry.
Access Standard 3.2.2a Food Safety Management Tools via the Food Standards Australia website.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY CONTAINED IN THIS SKILL SET
The Food Safety Supervision Skill Set, SITSS00069, consists of two Units of Competency:
➤ The first unit, SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety, focuses on fundamental principles like personal hygiene and safe food handling.
➤ The second unit, SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices, builds on this knowledge with practical skills including safe food handling practices.
These units equip individuals to supervise and maintain food safety in various establishments.
ONLINE TRAINING
Job Trainer Australia's exclusive online platform eliminates the hassle of downloading, printing, filling out, and scanning forms.
With this fully online system, updates are automated, and immediate access to course progress and assessor feedback is guaranteed.
This streamlined approach enhances convenience and efficiency for both learners and assessors.
Job Trainer Australia offers government-approved courses for the hospitality and retail sectors, providing nationally recognised units.
Our digital platform ensures 24/7 access to resources, live chat support, and a user-friendly interface for seamless learning experiences, eliminating paperwork and offering immediate feedback.
Students can enjoy flexible learning, interactive content, and the latest technological innovations.
To comply with the new Standard 3.2.2A effective from 8th December 2023, food businesses in Australia must adhere to the following requirements:
➤ All Food Handlers and Food Safety Supervisors (FSS) must have completed a food safety training course that aligns with Standard 3.2.2A, or possess appropriate skills and knowledge in food safety.
➤ The designated Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) must hold a valid food safety supervisor certificate. The certificate should have been issued within the immediate preceding period of 5 years.
➤ It is crucial for food businesses to ensure that their staff, including both Food Handlers and FSS, meet these requirements as per the new standard.
Compliance with these regulations helps to maintain food safety practices and minimise risks associated with food handling.
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR LEARNERS WHO:
This unit is applicable to all tourism, hospitality, and catering organisations that have permanent or temporary kitchen premises, as well as smaller food preparation businesses.
To obtain the Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification, you must complete two units: SITXFSA006 and SITXFSA005. These units are included within a single course.
Food laws require specific food businesses in the hospitality and retail food service sector to appoint at least one trained FSS. The primary purpose of an FSS is to prevent individuals from falling ill due to food poisoning resulting from mishandling and improper food preparation.
The owner of a food business nominates the FSS, who can be the owner, manager, employee (such as a chef), or an external contractor responsible for food service operations. In the case of a small business, it is often most appropriate for the business owner to fulfill the role of the FSS.
A FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR IS A PERSON WHO:
To meet the criteria for an eligible Food Safety Supervisor (FSS), the individual must fulfill the following requirements:
１ Trained to recognise and prevent risks associated with food handling in a retail food business.
２ Possess a current FSS certificate, which should not be more than five years old.
These criteria are essential to ensure that the designated FSS has the necessary knowledge, skills, and capacity to maintain food safety standards within the organisation.
BUSINESSES MUST APPOINT AT LEAST ONE TRAINED FSS PER PREMISES.
To comply with the legal requirements and promote transparency, businesses should consider the following:
１ Ensure that the designated Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) holds a valid FSS certificate.
２ Keep a copy of the FSS certificate on the premises.
３ Be prepared to produce the FSS certificate for inspection upon request by an authorized officer.
４ The Food Authority encourages businesses to display their FSS certificate, making it visible to customers and stakeholders.
By adhering to these guidelines, businesses demonstrate their commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance, building trust with customers and regulatory authorities alike.
SKILL SET DETAIL
SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised training course.
TRAINING.GOV SITSS00069
This Skill Set contains two units of competency:
➤ SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety and
➤ SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices.
The Skill Set covers the following areas;
➤ Follow food safety program.
➤ Store food safely.
➤ Prepare food safely.
➤ Provide safe single use items.
➤ Maintain a clean environment.
➤ Dispose of food safely.
➤ Safe Egg Handling
➤ Food Hygiene
➤ Allergen Management **NEW CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
Assessment involves various formats and criteria:
1. Assessments are open book, allowing reference to guides or materials during the task .
2. Participants must independently respond to all questions in their own words.
3. Evaluation is based on a Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory outcome, with feedback provided.
4. Tasks are completed to demonstrate knowledge to trainers and assessors
Evidence gathering includes various techniques:
➤ Knowledge assessment involving multi-choice and free text questions.
➤ Free text questions for applying learned skills and knowledge.
➤ Video or photo verification and verbal questions.
➤ Recording all interactions with students for assessing competence effectively
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
✩ Multiple-choice: Demonstrate your knowledge through straight forward questions.
✩ Free text questions: Apply what you have learned and provide information on how you will apply your skills and knowledge to a food business.
✩ Skills evidence: Third Party Observation Checklist (TPOC) includes short video demonstrating food safety hygiene practices. Include verification procedures by providing photo ID, date of birth and your name. * See video below for further details.
ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK
Job Trainer Australia assessors offer consistent assessment feedback via email, direct conversation, and various support channels like Live Chat and Website inquiries to aid your learning journey and enhance course success. This feedback mechanism is designed to optimise your learning outcomes.
Before enrolling, each student must undergo a online short Pre-Enrolment Review or LLND test to assess course suitability, evaluating skills in existing knowledge, language, literacy, numeracy, and digital proficiency.
COMPLETION
Upon completion of assessments, feedback, and resubmissions, your work will be evaluated within a standard timeframe of two business days.
➤ Expect up to three attempts per question, with additional guidance provided upon surpassing this limit.
➤ Feedback on free text responses and video verification will be accessible through your training account for review and adjustment before resubmission.
➤ Following Video Verification submission, work is assessed solely by a JTA assessor, who may engage in a Competency Conversation if required.
➤ Successful completion results in the issuance of a Statement of Attainment
RESOURCES REQUIRED BY YOU:
To excel in your training, ensure you have the following essential resources:
➤ Reliable Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is crucial to undertake online training.
➤ Mobile Phone Device: Useful for recording your final declaration.
➤ USI: All VET courses in Australia, require the participant to provide a USI prior to the issuance of their statement of attainment. You can obtain your USI via usi.gov.
RESOURCES PROVIDED BY JOB TRAINER AUSTRALIA:
Job Trainer Australia is committed to supporting your learning journey by supplying the following resources:
➤ Course Materials: Access comprehensive learning materials curated to enhance your skills in writing and marketing. These documents could include study guides, reference materials, and templates to guide your learning.
➤ Educational Videos: Engage with informative videos that offer insights into industry best practices, case studies, and practical demonstrations to deepen your understanding of key concepts.
➤ Assessments: Gauge your progress and knowledge retention through assessments designed to test your comprehension.
➤ Support Services: Benefit from additional support services such as mentoring, Q&A sessions, and online forums to address any queries or challenges you encounter during the course.
By leveraging these resources provided by Job Trainer Australia and ensuring you have a reliable internet connection along with a mobile phone, you'll be well-equipped to succeed in your training.
Food service, caterer and related retail businesses in Australia need to meet new food safety requirements in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) from 8 December 2023.
Standard 3.2.2A is a new food safety standard for these types of businesses that aims to improve food safety and support consumer confidence.
There are three food safety management tools in the new standard:
1/ food safety supervisor (FSS) -Offered by Job Trainer Australia SITXFSA006
2/ food handler training - Offered by Job Trainer Australia SITXFSA005
3/ substantiation of critical food safety controls (evidence tool)
Some businesses already require an FSS. The change means that these businesses will also require food handler training (for all food handlers) and if they conduct higher risk activities, the evidence tool as well.
For other businesses, the FSS requirement will be new. The new standard extends the FSS requirement to most food service, caterer and related retail businesses that are currently exempted by NSW food safety laws. These businesses will require FSS and food handler training, and if they conduct higher-risk activities, the evidence tool also. Key examples are school canteens, delicatessens and institutional settings such as gaols.
** In NSW, Food Authority licensed businesses that do not conduct retail sale of food and one-off not for profit events will be exempt from the new requirements.
Guidance on the new Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools is available on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website.
The SITSS00069 is a Food Safety Supervision Skill Set. Upon completion, individuals may pursue roles such as small business owners or managers, food stores officers, and commercial cooks. It's essential for those working in the food industry to understand safe food handling practices.
This skill set is not only beneficial for food handlers but also for those in bars and food and beverage services. Additionally, it provides opportunities for career progression in food safety roles.
Given the practical nature of the SITSS00069, it can be a stepping stone towards various food industry-related roles.
It is important to note that as of December 2023, it is a national requirement that a Food Safety Supervisor is on site in most licensed food businesses.
Start your training now with the fully online course offered by Job Trainer Australia. This course provides 24/7 access via an interactive learning platform and also offers training through their free mobile app.
By engaging in this course, you will encounter a range of assessment formats such as multiple choice, drag and drop, fill in the missing word, and case study questions, enhancing your learning experience.
3 EASY STEPS TO START
The course structure follows three simple steps:
✔ Step 1: registering and paying for the course
✔ Step 2: providing necessary personal information post-registration, and
✔ Step 3: completing all course materials and assessments.
Upon successful completion you will be awarded a statement of attainment.
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LANGUAGE, LITERACY, NUMERACY & DIGITAL (LLND) REQUIREMENTS
The Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) requirements for this course encompass core abilities essential for completion, including reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy, and digital skills.
Training providers like Job Trainer Australia ensure learners possess these competencies through pre-course LLND assessments, aiming to guarantee the necessary skill level for course success. This proactive approach aids in enhancing outcomes and learner confidence
Training providers must ensure learners have the necessary Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills for their courses. Job Trainer Australia requires all potential learners to complete a short six-question LLND assessment before enrolling. This assessment does not count towards the final score, but learners must answer at least four questions correctly. If there are skill gaps, Job Trainer Australia will reach out to the learners for further discussion.
Completing this assessment helps learners feel confident in their LLND skills.
To complete this course, you need to:
Reading Skills:
➤ read and interpret food safety programs, policies, procedures and flow charts that identify critical control points.
Writing Skills:
➤ complete documentation for monitoring food safety.
Numeracy Skills:
➤ calibrate and use a temperature probe and calculate timings.
Planning and Organisational Skills:
➤ coordinate different food handling tasks to take account of food safety issues
Meeting these LLND requirements is essential for successfully completing the course.
The amount of training that is provided is described in an amount of time that we anticipate you will reasonably need to undertake this unit.
⏱This course will take 3 minutes to enrol and approximately 8 hours to complete (self-paced).
This may vary from person to person, you may wish to take longer, the choice is yours.
Upon purchasing a course, you have a 12-week window for completion. Extensions are available free of charge upon request.
Job Trainer Australia stresses active involvement in training and will send SMS alerts if engagement falters, offering dedicated support throughout your learning journey.
As part of our verification protocol for online training, it is essential to confirm that the individual enrolled is the one undertaking the training.
This verification process helps maintain the integrity of the learning environment and ensures that the training outcomes are valid and reliable.
Identification
To confirm your identity for online training, you'll need to provide your approved ID at the beginning of your training and during assessments. Our secure platform ensures IDs are regularly removed. Uploading your ID image to your training account is necessary for pre-verification before receiving certification.
Declaration
In the training and assessment process, you will need to confirm that you are the one actively participating and completing the tasks. This acknowledgment is seamlessly integrated into your online training account for easy completion.
Unique Student Identifier ( USI )
To access and maintain your educational records in Australia, including your VET training history, you must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This identifier serves as your lifelong educational number and enables you to track your training journey efficiently. Setting up or verifying your USI within your Job Trainer Australia online account is a straightforward process.
To get the most out of your online training, make sure you have the following:
➤ An active email account.
➤ A current form of identification.
➤ Access to a digital camera, scanner, fax machine, or the ability to upload documents.
➤ A stable internet connection.
➤ A reliable web browser, preferably Chrome, as our platform works best with it.
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