Online learning & assessments – Work through the theory at your own pace in our easy-to-use student portal. Save your progress and return anytime. Assessments include multiple-choice questions and short video demonstrations (e.g. correct handwashing, checking use-by dates, safe food handling). You can record these on a smartphone or similar device.
Workplace assessment – Students must organise access to a commercial kitchen (such as a café, restaurant, catering service, or community kitchen). An approved industry expert observes you over a minimum of six hours using a checklist we provide. Before any shifts begin, your host site and supervisor must complete a short Pre-Approval Declaration Form, which Eclipse Education reviews and approves. This ensures your workplace meets WHS and food safety requirements. This confirms your ability to apply safe food handling practices in a real workplace.
We provide all forms and guidance once you enrol, and our team reviews and approves the workplace and supervisor before the assessment begins. The responsibility for finding a suitable commercial kitchen lies with the student, but we make the process as simple and supported as possible.
Key Topics
Element 1: Follow hygiene procedures and identify hazards
Element 2: Report any personal health issues
Element 3: Prevent food and other item contamination
Element 4: Prevent cross contamination by washing hands
Assessment methods:
Online theory – Multiple-choice questions and case studies, completed in our student portal. Progress is saved automatically so you can start and stop anytime.
Video demos – Record yourself completing practical food safety tasks (such as washing hands, checking use-by dates, or using barriers when handling food). Videos can be uploaded directly from a smartphone or tablet through our easy-to-use portal.
Third Party Report – Conducted in a commercial kitchen under the observation of an industry expert (such as a chef, food supervisor, or experienced hospitality worker). Using a checklist we provide, the supervisor confirms your ability to apply safe food handling practices in a real workplace. The completed report is then submitted back through the portal for review.
Unit Facts
Unit NameUse hygienic practices for food safety
Unit CodeSITXFSA005
Nominal Hours15 hours
Cost$39.95
OutcomeNationally Accredited Statement of Attainment
PaymentCredit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Direct Deposit
ValidityRecognised in all Australian states and territories
Unit Overview
The Use hygienic practices for food safety (food handling course) is a nationally accredited unit of competency from the Hospitality Training Package. There are no prerequisite courses required to undertake this unit of competency.
After completing this unit you can work in food production and it is recommended for anyone who handles food for sale or distribution to customers.
Our online food handlers certificate suits people working in:
Retail, deli, supermarket
Cafes and restaurants
Hospitals and commercial kitchens
Local fundraisers and events
Community groups and leadership programs
Airline cabin crew (RSA may also be required)
Start anytime. Your progress saves automatically. When all assessments are complete and payment is made, your Nationally Accredited Food Handling Certificate is emailed to you.
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