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SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

Course overview

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety provides participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to handle food safely in hospitality, catering, retail food, and food service environments.

This nationally recognised unit covers the food safety practices expected of food handlers, including personal hygiene, contamination prevention, safe food handling procedures, and compliance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

Designed for individuals seeking employment in hospitality or food service, as well as existing workers requiring refresher training, this practical course helps participants understand their responsibilities in maintaining food safety and protecting the health of customers.

Participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify food safety hazards, follow workplace procedures, maintain hygienic practices, and contribute to a safe food handling environment.

  • Entry requirements
  • Units included
  • What you'll learn
  • Inclusive learning

You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive your Statement of Attainment. To ensure there are no delays, please submit your USI at enrolment. Need a USI? You can get a USI here.

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

  • Apply safe food handling and hygiene practices.
  • Identify and prevent common food safety hazards.
  • Follow personal hygiene requirements for food handlers.
  • Prevent cross-contamination during food preparation and service.
  • Safely store, handle, and dispose of food.
  • Monitor food safety risks in the workplace.
  • Understand food safety responsibilities under workplace procedures.
  • Contribute to compliance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
  • Maintain clean and hygienic work areas, equipment, and utensils.

We welcome participants of all abilities to attend this training. Food safety knowledge is valuable for anyone working with food, and our trainers aim to provide a supportive learning environment.

If you have any learning, language, literacy, numeracy, digital, or accessibility needs, please contact us before enrolment so we can discuss appropriate support options.

Unit details

  • Unit Code: SITXFSA005
  • RTO Code: 0115
  • Nationally Recognised Training

At a glance

  • Units: 1 accredited unit
  • Start dates: Rolling intake throughout the year
  • Dates: Express your interest to get notified about our next dates
  • Time: 8:30 am to 3 pm
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Delivery: Face to face onsite
  • Delivery Address:
    108 Bargara Rd, Bundaberg
  • Training outcome: Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

  • Course cost
  • Eligibility for funding assistance

Course cost

We offer scheduled public courses, private groups and workplace training. Pricing varies based on delivery location, participant numbers, and training requirements. Contact us for current course fees or a tailored quote.  

Email training@impact.org.au or call 07 4153 4233.

This course may be funded under Get Set for Work or Youth Skills (Xtreme Turnabout) Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs.

Contact IMPACT Community Services to discuss your eligibility.

Email training@impact.org.au or call 07 4153 4233

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Funding & Fees

Funding options may be available for eligible students. Course fees and co-contribution fees vary depending on the course, funding program and student circumstances.

Need help understanding funding options?

Our Training Team can help with course information, funding eligibility, student support services, enrolment enquiries, training records, complaints and appeals.

Phone: (07) 4153 4233 || Email: training@impact.org.au

RTO Code: 0115

Nationally recognised training delivered by IMPACT Community Services RTO 0115.

IMPACT Community Services is a Skills Assure Supplier approved to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training.

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