• You are looking to enhance your expertise in food safety.
• You want to become a Food Safety Supervisor.
• You are a food business owner in the Hospitality, Tourism and/or Catering sectors.
• You work in the Food and Beverage Industry and wish to elevate your skills and knowledge.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Show the ability to respond to immediate safety risks.
• Show well-developed communication and listening skills to liaise and work with a range of people.

This is a course in food safety. It will equip you with knowledge in hygienic practices and handling of food. You will learn how to safely store, prepare, display, serve, and dispose of food. You will learn about hazard analysis, and critical control points to ensure the highest standards of food safety.

This course has a component of self-directed learning that happens outside of the face-to-face class times that are listed. After enrolment, you will be supplied with the learning materials and a learning plan that outlines the 15 hours of pre-learning required. It is important that you complete this before coming to the face-to-face class, so you have the required knowledge to undertake your assessment. The face-to-face class will be a mixture of theory and practical assessment. 

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, and research to successfully complete this course; and complete assessment requirements of this course.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry. 

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork and Safety – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback. Participate in safe work practices.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.