FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR SKILL SET NSW ONLINE

SITSS00069 - Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

Food Safety Supervisor Certification in NSW-Course Summary


Requirement: To become a Food Safety Supervisor in NSW, you need to complete Food Supervisor training from an approved RTO, including the two units SITXFSA005-Use hygienic practices for food safety and SITXFSA006-Participate in safe food handling practices. Our Food Safety Supervisor course meets the requirements of the Food Authority in NSW, and the Australian Food Standards Code.

Course code: SITSS00069 – Food Safety Supervision Skill Set (includes SITXFSA005 - Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety and SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices)

Validity: Valid Australia Wide

Delivery: 100% Online – Flexibility to start, stop, and resume when you like

Duration: Our Food Safety Supervisor course takes around 6-10 hours, depending on your experience.

Cost: $168 (this includes the NSW Food Authority fee for issue of the NSW FSS Certificate)

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Start Your Food Safety Supervisor Course Online!

Ready to unlock new career opportunities in the hospitality industry? Start your Food Safety Supervisor course online in NSW with Access All Areas Training.

Over the last 20 years, we’ve helped more than 200,000 students get their training accreditations across Australia. Need to complete a Food Safety Supervision Skill Set certification in Sydney, NSW? Our nationally recognised courses are fully online, so it’s easy for you to begin right away. You’ll have access to your own training account, packed with all the resources needed to ace your course.

Our flexible online training platform lets you start, stop, and resume whenever you like. Plus, our supportive staff are ready to assist if you need help.

SITSS00069 – Food Safety Supervision Skill Set NSW

To become a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) in NSW, you need a valid Statement of Attainment from an approved RTO, like us.

Upon successful completion of the SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set course for NSW, your details will be lodged with the NSW Food Authority so you can receive an approved NSW Food Authority FSS certificate (valid for 5 years).

Our course meets the recent Standard 3.2.2A training requirements and is approved in all Australian states and territories. It combines both required units SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety and SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices into a single course.

Please Note: NSW participants are required to use the NSW FSS Certificate to work within a food venue in NSW.

Do I Need A Food Safety Supervisor Certificate In NSW?

In New South Wales and across Australia, food laws require that most food businesses must have at least one qualified Food Safety Supervisor. This course is for businesses aiming to comply with these regulations and improve food safety practices on site. It’s also for food workers looking to develop new skills.

This nationally accredited course is suitable for anyone working in New South Wales tourism, hospitality, and catering organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, or smaller food preparation businesses, including:

  • Food business managers and owners
  • Chefs and cooks
  • Food handling personnel
  • Caterers
  • Workers in food retail establishments
  • Food service staff

Please Note: It is up to you to determine whether the SITSS00069 course is right for your business.

NOTE: To gain what is commonly referred to in the industry as the 'Food Safety Supervisor ' skill set for NSW, both units, SITXFSA006 & SITXFSA005 are completed in doing this course.

Step 1: Register and pay for your course.

Step 2: Make sure you have provided your ID requirements (see below). We cannot assess your course, until we have received all the required documentation

Step 3: Study the Online course material and complete the assessments. * For more info please see the “Course and Assessment details” tab

Step 4: Once you have successfully completed your assessment, you will receive via email your Statement of Attainment for immediate download. This certificate permits you to work straight away.

To ensure you receive an adequate level of support with your training and assessment, please consider the following questions.

  • Do you consider yourself to have any disability, special needs, reading or writing difficulties that may have an impact on your ability to complete this Online course?
  • Do you believe you have the literacy skills to read and interpret documents such as Proof of age cards and driver’s licences, statutory or warning signs, wording within advertising or promotional material, in house policies and procedures and plain-English regulatory and advisory information issued by local, or state and territory liquor licensing authorities?
  • Do you believe that you have the numeracy skills to calculate measures such as temperature?
  • There will be mini questionnaire at the commencement of your training to establish your level of language, literacy and numeracy.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements for this course.

You must be able 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 organizing skills: coordinate different food handling tasks to take account of food safety issues

If you are not confident that you will understand any of the components of online training, contact us and we will make arrangements to assist you.

Please note:

  • All students are questioned at the time of enrolment where they are provided with the opportunity to declare special needs in this area. If this is not indicated, the student has declared they have the minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills to proceed with online learning.
  • In addition, all students are required to undertake a short LLN self-assessment prior to the commencement of training. Satisfactory completion of the assessment is required prior to issuance of a statement of attainment.

The time taken to finish the course will vary from person to person - typically to read the course material takes around 6 hours and completing the assessment should take approximately 5 hours..

Once you have completed your assessment and submitted it to us along with any required supporting documentation, you will be assessed and notified of the outcome within 1 business day. Once you have successfully completed the unit your certificate will be available for immediate download.

*Please note you have 3 months to complete your training before your account is deactivated at which time you can request to reactivate however this remains at the discretion of AAAT as per terms and conditions. We cannot reactivate any accounts where the unit was purchased more than 12 months earlier, and in these cases students will be required to re-purchase the current unit if they wish to complete their training.

  1. ID - We are required to verify your identity. You will be asked to provide a legible copy of a photo identification - for example a drivers licence, proof-of-age card or passport. Detailed instructions on what is required and how to submit will be sent to you in your confirmation email and is included at the commencement of your online training. Providing proof of ID is a pre-requisite to receive your certificate.
  2. Video Verification: In addition you will be required to submit a video showing your ID and stating your name and DOB.
  3. USI - Unique Student Identifier (USI): All recognised training providers offering this course are required to collect this information. It is easy to do and is part of the registration process.

  • A valid Email account.
  • A computer or laptop
  • An authorised form of identification.
  • Either a Digital camera / scanner / fax / iPhone or ability to upload documents from your files to your student account.
  • A digital device to record video as part of your observation
  • A reliable internet connection
  • Our system has been optimised for Chrome

This unit applies to all tourism, hospitality and catering organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises or smaller food preparation businesses

The FSS course requires that you have completed the two units, being SITXFSA006 & SITXFSA005. These are completed within this one cousre

Food laws require certain food businesses in the hospitality and retail food service sector to appoint at least one trained FSS. The aim of an FSS is to prevent individuals from becoming ill from food poisoning as a result of incorrect handling and preparation of food.

The FSS is nominated by the owner of a food business and may be the business owner, manager, employee (eg chef) or an external contractor (eg a person contracted to perform food service operations as part of a food business), provided they meet the criteria detailed on the previous page. For a small business, it may be most appropriate for the business owner to be the FSS.

A Food Safety Supervisor is a person who:

  • is trained to recognise and prevent risks associated with food handling in a retail food business
  • holds a current FSS certificate (no more than five years old),
  • is not an FSS for any other food premises or mobile catering business, and
  • can train and supervise other people in the business about safe food handling practices.

Business must appoint at least one trained FSS per premises;

  • Ensure they hold the FSS certificate; and
  • It is a legal requirement that all businesses keep a copy of their FSS certificate on the premises and produce it for inspection on request by an authorised officer.
  • The Food Authority encourages businesses to display their FSS certificate

At AAAT we are very proud of the business we have built, and wanted to let you know why we think we are different to the other training companies.

If you chose AAAT for your training you will get;

  • Your own online training account where you can store and access your accreditations and course material. You can keep this access even after you have finished for future reference
  • Engaging content via a genuine on-line learning environment (not just boring old PDF or PowerPoint slides!)
  • A training and assessment team with a strong history in the hospitality industry. We only provide training for the Hospitality Industry.
  • A team focussed on making your learning work for you and getting you the accreditation you need as soon as possible. We have helped over 60,000 students get their training accreditations.

Perhaps, our clients say it best….

Having been in the hospitality industry for over 35 years and due to the requirement to move interstate and internationally I’ve been required to complete a range of RSA courses. The Access All Areas training programme is one of the best training modules I have completed

Mike, General Manager Resort Hotel, TAS

Just a quick email to mention how Alicia was exceptional with me today. She helped me throughout my RSA NSW online course and even stayed after work to make sure I would get my certificate -she saved my job and deserves the ''employee of the month''

William, NSW

I really appreciated the videos to make the situations more realistic. I also appreciated the 2nd and 3rd opportunities to get the answer correct rather than just being rejected as unsuccessful. It was also extremely helpful to know you were just a phone call away when I got really stuck.

Robyn, SA Vineyard

The Access All Areas RSA training programme was convenient and uncomplicated. The system was easy to navigate through and their customer service was excellent.

Mark, NSW

Disclaimer: Access All Areas Training (AAAT) is an ASQA-registered Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52312) and an approved training provider under the NSW Food Authority (provider number 25813). We have been delivering nationally accredited food safety training across Australia since 2010 — over 20 years of experience. More than 200,000 students have completed their training with AAAT. Verify our registration at training.gov.au.


Please note: This course meets the requirements of the NSW Food Authority at the time of publication. Food safety supervisor requirements in NSW can change — students are encouraged to verify current requirements with the NSW Food Authority before enrolling. Learn more about our credentials and team on our About page.


DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT PLAN

SITSS00069 - Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised training course.

This skill set combines two units: SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety & SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices. This is commonly referred to in industry as the Food Safety Supervisor unit. It outlines the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge required to handle food safely during storage, preparation, display, service, and disposal. It involves following predetermined procedures as outlined in a food safety program.

Key topics include:

  • Follow food safety program
  • Handle eggs and egg products safely
  • Food allergies
  • Store food safely
  • Prepare food safely
  • Provide safe single-use items
  • Maintain a clean environment
  • Cleaning and sanitising
  • Dispose of food safely

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AMOUNT OF TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

The course includes approximately six (6) hours of learning and up to four (4) hours of assessment, depending on the learner’s prior experience.

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EVIDENCE GATHERING TECHNIQUES

Assessment evidence may include:

  • Quiz questions
  • Free-text questions
  • Case studies
  • Observation report
  • Media evidence (photos/videos)
  • Competency conversation (if required)

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AMOUNT OF TRAINING

To meet the course outcomes, learners must complete two types of assessment:

Knowledge Evidence: Demonstrates understanding of legislation, safe food practices, and workplace procedures.

Performance Evidence: Involves practical demonstration of food safety tasks as outlined in the Observation Report, supported by related questions.

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ASSESSMENT

Quiz Questions

Each of the ELEVEN (11) modules (including NSW Food Authority Focus Areas) includes quiz questions. All must be answered correctly to progress to the next module.

Learners have three (3) attempts per question.

After three failed attempts, access will be locked and AAAT will review the learner’s progress. An assessor will provide support.

Test – Free Text

All free text questions must be completed with responses that meet the benchmark standards.

Case Studies

Learners must complete all questions in the two (2) case studies. Satisfactory responses are required.

Make a report

Learners are required to document and then report a breach of food safety

NSW mandatory Quiz and Test Questions

Learners are required to complete these sections. they include quiz and and test questions

This component provides evidence of practical and communication skills.

Skills must be demonstrated in a working food preparation area, either:

  • In an industry workplace, or
  • In a simulated work environment

The observer must be a supervisor, employer, or experienced individual in the hospitality industry who can evaluate the learner’s work practices and skills.

Observation task and Equipment list - LINK

Upon submission, AAAT assessors will:

  • Review the report to confirm completion of all observation tasks.

Media Evidence

  • Learners must submit video and/or photographic evidence showing completion of each task listed in the Observation Report.

Observer Verification

  • Observers must confirm their hospitality qualifications or experience and declare they directly observed the learner completing all tasks.

Competency Conversation

  • If minor gaps are identified in the submitted work, an assessor may contact the learner to confirm their understanding and demonstrate competency.

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FEEDBACK AND COMPLETION

Allow two (2) working days for assessment.

After three failed quiz attempts, access will be locked. Contact AAAT for assistance.

Feedback on all assessments will be provided through the learner portal. Learners may be required to review and resubmit.

Assessments are only reviewed once all components have been submitted.

Trainers may contact learners for a Competency Conversation if clarification is needed.

Upon successful completion, a Statement of Attainment and, where applicable, a State-Specific Certificate will be issued.

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RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT

Learners must have access to:

  • A video recording device (e.g., phone)
  • Fixtures for food preparation
  • Small food preparation equipment
  • Temperature monitoring device
  • Handwashing facilities
  • Food ingredients and ready-to-eat items
  • FSANZ resources, policies, and a food safety program

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COURSE MATERIAL
  • Delivered online via our learning portal
  • Includes all required resources – legislation, guides, videos
  • Assessment tasks are completed online; some may be downloaded
  • Includes links to regulatory agencies and a Student Learner Guide

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EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE ACCESS TO
  • A course can be completed on a smartphone or tablet, however we do recommend using a computer
  • Phone or camera for video recording. Required for Observation Report
  • Fixtures/equipment for food preparation (Domestic facilities can be used, ie: workbench, fridge, sink)
  • Small utensils and tools (e.g., cutting boards, containers, serving utensils)
  • Appropriate hand washing facilities (e.g., liquid soap, paper towels)


WHO CAN BE YOUR OBSERVER

As we mentioned in our READ MORE section, you are going to have to find a suitably qualified or experienced person to observe you doing food related activities.

The following is what we mean by a suitably qualified or experienced person:

Has a minimum of 12 months food preparation experience in a commercial setting in the last five (5) years, or

Manager of a food business, Runs a school or football club canteen, Food Safety Supervisor; or

Has successfully completed any nationally recognised food safety course as a minimum, such as:

  • SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic food practices for food safety
  • SITXFSA001A - Implement food safety procedures
  • SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SIRRFSA001 - Handle food safely in a retail environment
  • SITXOHS002 - Follow workplace hygiene procedures
  • or Similar relevant food Hospitality Qualification

Please Note:

Your observer is not an assessor. Their role is to observe you undertaking food preparation activities safely in accordance with organizational food safety procedure

Your observer has to submit a video themselves and their ID stating the meet to criteria to be an observer, and they observed all activities completed by you in the Observation Report.

They may be asked to verify their qualifications or experience.