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SITSS00068

Food Handling

Accredited Skill Set

This food handling course will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge required to handle food safely. Go on to complete your food safety certificate or complete further cookery related study.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 13 Jan 2025 Duration: 1 day View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$85

Course overview

This food handling course will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge required to handle food safely.

If you are involved in the preparation or serving of food then you require a food safety certificate. This course is a minimum requirement for anyone who handles food including cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards/hands, and bar, food and beverage attendants.

In this course you will discover how to identify food hazards, understand basic food safety laws, learn how to minimise food safety risks, and learn methods for controlling food safety.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to continue with further cookery related study and is the first part of gaining your food safety certificate.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITXFSA005
    Use hygienic practices for food safety
    UNIT CODE :
    SITXFSA005
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. It requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and to identify and control food hazards.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use hygienic practices for food safety
Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Roma
On Campus
18 Mar 2025
0.5 days
Part time 9am - 1pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Roma

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

18 Mar 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

0.5 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 9am - 1pm
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Charleville
On Campus
27 May 2025
0.5 days
Part time 10am - 2pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Charleville

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

27 May 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

0.5 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 10am - 2pm
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Chinchilla
On Campus
10 Jun 2025
0.5 days
Part time 9am - 1pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Chinchilla

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

10 Jun 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

0.5 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 9am - 1pm
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Nurunderi
On Campus
13 Feb 2025
1 day
Part time 9am - 3pm
Thursday
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Nurunderi

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

13 Feb 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 9am - 3pm
Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Nurunderi
On Campus
15 May 2025
1 day
Part time 9am - 3pm
Thursday
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Nurunderi

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

15 May 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 9am - 3pm
Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mount Isa
On campus with some online
13 Jan 2025
1 day
Full time 8:30am - 4pm
Monday
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Mount Isa

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

13 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 8:30am - 4pm
Monday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $85

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Food Handling (SITSS00068)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum standard of dress. This includes having access to and wearing a white or black shirt, black pants or skirt, and enclosed shoes.

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.