Safe Food Handling (level 1)
SITXFSA005
| Dates | Tuesday 17th Feb 2026 |
| Session Times | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Cost | $155 |
| Enrollment Cut-off Date | Monday 9th Feb 2026 |
Your place in this course is not confirmed until full payment has been received.
Safe Food Handling (Level 1)
SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
This course provides the essential skills and knowledge required to apply personal hygiene practices in the food industry and prevent food contamination.
The training incorporates the mandatory allergen and egg safety modules required by the NSW Food Authority and complies with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (ACSF)
To successfully complete this course, participants should have skills aligned to the following Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) levels:
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Reading: Level 2
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Writing: Level 2
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Oral Communication: Level 2
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Learning: Level 2
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Numeracy: Level 2
Participants must be able to read and interpret food safety procedures, hygiene signage and policies, identify hazards, follow instructions, and communicate hygiene risks or non-compliance accurately.
Support options can be discussed at enrolment if required.
Who Should Attend?
This course is essential for anyone who directly handles food or food-contact surfaces, including those working in:
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Restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels
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Fast-food outlets
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Aged care facilities and hospitals
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Catering and event services
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Any workplace involved in food preparation or service
It is suitable for cooks, chefs, kitchen hands, caterers, and all food handling staff.
Course Overview
In this course, you will learn to:
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Implement personal hygiene practices to ensure food safety
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Identify and manage food hazards to prevent contamination
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Follow organisational and regulatory food safety requirements
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Maintain clean and sanitary food-contact surfaces, including utensils and equipment
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Comply with allergen and egg safety requirements
Certification
Upon successful completion of assessment tasks, students will be awarded a:
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Statement of Attainment for
SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Important Information
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course
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This course is a pre-requisite for NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certification
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Participants must provide valid photo identification on the day of training
Course Delivery
This course is delivered by NECC.
Package Offer
Complete both Safe Food Handling (Level 1) and Espresso Coffee Making and receive a discounted rate.
Please enquire at enrolment for package pricing.
Armidale
| Address | 10 Mann St Armidale NSW 2350 |
| Telephone: | (02) 6771 3374 |
| Email: | Contact Us |

