This course is designed for individuals working in roles that involve handling food, specifically in health and community sectors. It is ideal for workers who prepare, provide, and serve food primarily to vulnerable groups including the elderly, children and infants, pregnant women, and people with medical conditions, immune deficiencies, or allergies.
Participants are required to demonstrate their practical food safety skills and knowledge through a third-party observation form. These assessments can take place in any food handling environment such as commercial kitchens, catering production lines, or food preparation areas that are equipped with standard industry facilities.
Observations may occur at the participant’s place of work or through volunteering at community centres, sports clubs, or local councils.
Please note: It is essential for students to be employed or to secure a volunteer role in a suitable workplace that can provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student’s practical performance using a third-party report form.
Units Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
- HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices
Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at a facility organised by the training provider.
Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
| Online with workplace assessment | Self-paced online learning with third-party workplace observation |
Entry Requirements
- An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID)
- Access to a suitable workplace for third-party observation (employment or volunteer role)
- A third-party observer available to witness and document practical performance
Online learning: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks, including third-party workplace observation.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months.
Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Practical assessment:
- Third-party observation of food safety practices in the workplace
- Demonstration of safe food handling procedures
- Application of hygiene and sanitation practices
Theory assessment:
A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
Core Skill Requirements
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
| Learning | I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback. |
| Reading | I can read and understand food safety labels, signs, and workplace procedures. |
| Writing | I can write short notes or complete simple forms related to food safety. |
| Oral Communication | I can communicate clearly with colleagues about food safety practices. |
| Numeracy | I can use basic numbers for temperature checks and timing in food handling. |
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
