SITXFSA006 - Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices
In New South Wales, Food Safety Supervisor recognition requires completion of the required national unit(s) and the NSW Food Authority's mandatory Key Focus Areas before a NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certificate can be issued.
NSW residents complete the national unit first, then a short NSW Key Focus Areas module. Both are included with Eclipse Education - no addtional fees or charges. On completion, you receive your Statement of Attainment and your NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
NSW requirement: To receive the NSW Food Authority certificate, you must complete SITXFSA006, the prerequisite SITXFSA005 (Use hygienic practices for food safety), and the NSW Food Authority Key Focus Areas.
NSW Food Authority certificate on completion (with prerequisite and Key Focus Areas met)
Nationally accredited SITXFSA006 Statement of Attainment
This course includes workplace practical assessment. Before enrolling, please make sure you have access to a suitable food-handling workplace that can support the required practical tasks, supervisor or industry expert involvement, and workplace video recording.
Mode of Delivery
This course is delivered online with a required workplace practical assessment.
Online learning and assessments - Complete the theory at your own pace in our student portal. Save your progress and return anytime.
Workplace practical assessment - Students must organise access to an approved operational food preparation area, such as a commercial kitchen. The practical assessment includes workplace video tasks, workplace reporting, and supervisor or industry expert support. The worksite must allow the student to safely complete the required food handling activities and record the video tasks in the workplace.
Host Site Pre-Approval and Declaration - Before any workplace practical assessment begins, the student must nominate a workplace and supervisor or industry expert for approval. A short online form must be completed to confirm the site is suitable for the required food handling activities, that the student can complete the practical assessment tasks there, and that workplace video recording can occur in a way that protects privacy. The form is reviewed by Eclipse Education and must be approved before workplace assessment begins.
Privacy during workplace recording - Videos must only show the student and the immediate work area. Customers, other staff members, computer screens, personal information, and unrelated workplace activity must not be recorded.
Workplace evidence requirements - Once the worksite is approved, students complete the required workplace practical evidence, including workplace video tasks and workplace reporting forms provided by Eclipse Education. Full instructions and access to these tasks are provided after approval.
We provide all instructions, forms, and guidance once you enrol. The responsibility for finding a suitable workplace lies with the student, and we make the process as simple and supported as possible.
NSW learners will complete the national unit(s) first. Once completed, an additional NSW-specific Key Focus Areas module will automatically become available in the student portal and can be completed at the learner's own pace.
How It Works — Step by Step
Start your online theory. Complete the online learning and assessment questions at your own pace in our student portal. Your progress saves automatically, so you can leave and come back anytime.
Organise your workplace for approval. You will need access to a suitable operational food preparation area for your practical assessment. A workplace supervisor or industry expert must complete our Host Site Pre-Approval form so we can review the site and confirm it is suitable.
Wait for workplace approval. Workplace practical assessment cannot begin until Eclipse Education has approved the worksite and nominated supervisor or industry expert.
Complete your workplace practical evidence. Once approved, you will complete the required workplace practical tasks, including workplace video submissions and workplace reporting forms.
Complete the NSW Key Focus Areas module and receive your certificates. After the national units are complete, finish the NSW-specific Key Focus Areas module in the portal. Eclipse then issues your Statement of Attainment and notifies the NSW Food Authority so your NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate can be issued.
NSW Food Safety Supervisor Requirements
NSW has additional requirements beyond the national unit(s) that apply in other states.
To be recognised as a Food Safety Supervisor in NSW, learners must complete:
Required national unit pathway (hospitality or retail)
Mandatory NSW Food Authority Key Focus Areas
Assessment for both components
NSW Food Authority Key Focus Areas
Mandatory NSW government requirements: These Key Focus Areas must be completed before the NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate can be issued.
Allergen management - identify allergens and reduce cross-contact risks.
Safe egg handling - control storage, preparation, and cooking risks.
Cleaning and sanitising practices - maintain hygienic food contact surfaces.
Food Act offences - understand key legal obligations and penalties.
Key Topics
Element 1: Implement procedures for food safety.
Element 2: Store food safely.
Element 3: Prepare food safety.
Element 4: Provide safe single use items.
Element 5: Maintain a clean environment.
Element 6: Dispose of food safely.
Assessment and workplace assessment.
Unit Facts
Unit NameParticipate in safe food handling practices
Unit CodeSITXFSA006
Nominal Hours40 hours (inclusive of workplace assessment)
Completion WindowUp to 3 months from enrolment
Cost$155.00
OutcomeStatement of Attainment + NSW Food Authority Certificate
NSW RequirementAdditional NSW Food Authority Key Focus Areas are required before the NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate can be issued.
PaymentCredit Card, Direct Deposit, Money Order or Cheque
ValidityNSW Food Authority certificate for NSW residents
NSW Certificate Requirements
Photo identification: Valid photo identification must be provided before your workplace practical evidence can begin. Acceptable forms include a current driver licence, passport, or other government-issued photo ID.
Important: Completion of the national unit(s) alone does not meet NSW Food Safety Supervisor requirements. The NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certificate is issued only after you have completed the required national unit(s) and the NSW Food Authority Key Focus Areas.
For the hospitality pathway, NSW requires completion of SITXFSA006 and the prerequisite SITXFSA005 (Use hygienic practices for food safety).
After completing SITXFSA006, the NSW Key Focus Areas, and providing evidence of SITXFSA005 completion, your name and student ID are passed to the NSW Food Authority so your NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certificate can be issued.
The NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate is valid for 5 years, and it must be kept on site and produced during inspections.
Unit Overview
The Participate in safe food handling practices (SITXFSA006) (Food Safety for Supervisors certificate) is a nationally accredited unit of competency. This course provides the recognised certification needed to complete this role.
A Food Safety Supervisor is a person who has advanced food safety skills and knowledge and has the ability to oversee the food safety operations of the food business.
NSW pathway clarification (three-step process):
Step 1:Complete SITXFSA005 (Use hygienic practices for food safety).
Step 2:Complete SITXFSA006 (this unit).
Step 3:Complete the NSW Food Authority Key Focus Areas module (available after SITXFSA006).
After completing this Participate in safe food handling practices unit, you will be able to work in the food production industry and is recommended for anyone who handles food for sale or distribution to customers. This unit is well-suited to people who work in the following areas where food is made available to the general public:
Restaurants
Clubs
Hotels
Attractions
Any business that operates a kitchen
Commercial catering and retail venues where food is stored, prepared, displayed, served and disposed of
Cafes
Events and conference venues
Fast food restaurants
Retail food outlets such as sandwich shops and food court outlets
Tour operators involved in the preparation and service of food at temporary sites
This program is available to students looking to attain their Food Safety for Supervisors Certification. Just sign up, log in and select the course. Its that easy. You may begin our Food Safety for Supervisors Course online any time you like and if you need a break just log out, get some rest and come back to the Eclipse Education website at any time you like. Resume your course from where you left it by signing back in with your email address and password. Once you have completed this course and payment is made your Statement of Attainment will be e-mailed to you. NSW learners who complete the Key Focus Areas and meet prerequisites will also receive the NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor certificate.
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