SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices

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COURSE OVERVIEW

SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food. It requires the ability to follow predetermined procedures as outlined in a food safety program.
The unit applies to all organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation areas. This includes restaurants, cafes, clubs, and hotels; tour operators; attractions; function, event, exhibition and conference catering; educational institutions; aged care facilities; correctional centres; hospitals; defence forces; cafeterias, kiosks, canteens and fast food outlets; residential catering; in-flight and other transport catering.

Campus
West Melbourne, Shepparton
Course Duration
Next Intake
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Course Fees
AUD 55.00 per person

PREREQUISITES

Nil

COMPETENCY FIELD

Food Safety

UNIT SECTOR

Cross-Sector

UNIT DETAILS

It applies to food handlers who directly handle food during the course of their daily work activities. This includes cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen hands and food and beverage attendants.

Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

In some States and Territories businesses are required to designate a food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in this unit through a registered training organisation.

Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support this unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.

For more information, visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/SITXFSA006

UNIT OBJECTIVES

  1. Follow food safety program
  2. Store food safely
  3. Prepare food safely
  4. Provide safe single use items
  5. Maintain a clean environment
  6. Dispose of food safely