Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
4-6 weeks
This 4-6 week skill set program trains food handling personnel and supervisors in essential food safety practices and hygiene standards. Ideal for those working in tourism, hospitality, and catering, it combines two days of face-to-face training with practical workplace activities to meet state and territory certification requirements.
There are no formal entry requirements for this program. Participants must have access to a commercial kitchen to complete the skill set, which may be their place of employment with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, smaller food preparation or bar areas, or another suitable venue. Computer and internet access is required to source information and complete assessments. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation is available to identify areas where additional support may be needed.
The program comprises two units of competency totaling 55 nominal hours. Unit SITXFSA005 'Use hygienic practices for food safety' covers 15 hours and focuses on maintaining hygienic standards in food handling environments. Unit SITXFSA006 'Participate in safe food handling practices' covers 40 hours and addresses safe food handling procedures throughout storage, preparation, display, service, and disposal. Delivery incorporates two days of face-to-face theory training with practical activities completed in the student's workplace or operating kitchen.
Charles Darwin University is a leader in research and flexible study delivery, offering innovative and industry-relevant programs. CDU provides smaller class sizes for personalized attention, equal support for online and on-campus learners, and maintains deep connections with industry, businesses, and communities across the Northern Territory and Australia. The program is nationally accredited within the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package and recognized across Australia.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as food handling personnel or food safety supervisors in tourism, hospitality, and catering organizations. The skill set provides a foundation for advancement into related hospitality qualifications, including the Diploma of Hospitality Management. Successful completion may also provide credit transfer opportunities into higher-level hospitality qualifications within the SIT Training Package.
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