Food Safety Supervisor
NSW Recertification
Food safety regulations in NSW require food businesses in the hospitality and retail food service sector to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor. NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificates expire after five years NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificates expire five years from the date of issue. To be issued with a new certificate, you are required to renew your Food Safety Supervisor training. Penalties for noncompliance The penalties for not holding a valid and compliant NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate can be serious. If you do not renew, your food business may be in breach of NSW Food Safety regulations and subject to penalties and/or fines. How to renew your NSW Food Safety Supervisor CertificateThe renewal process is simple and can be completed quickly. The Australian Institute of Food Safety offers a recertification course that is approved by the NSW Food Authority and meets all the requirements for Food Safety Supervisor recertification in New South Wales.When you renew online with AIFS you will:
- meet compliance requirements of all NSW councils
- be valid in NSW for five years
- complete your recertification faster
- enjoy the many benefits of AIFS Membership
Official NSW approved course
Recognised and accepted by local councils and Health Inspectors in New South Wales.
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Complete your Food Safety Supervisor recertification in just a few hours, or take your time.
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Nationally recognised
Be sure of acceptance with a course that's recognised in NSW and throughout all of Australia.
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Receive updates, tools, resources and more to promote and boost your food handling knowledge.
Get the support you need
Our qualified trainers are here to provide the support you need when you need it.With AIFS, You Get More than Just a Training Course
Discover the complimentary member benefits for you and your food business
AIFS MEMBERSHIP
A complimentary 12-month AIFS Membership is included with the New South Wales recertification course.
Your membership includes food safety tools, resources and updates that benefit you, your business and your customers.
FOOD SAFETY CARD
You'll receive a handy wallet-sized green Food Safety Card that contains official proof of your Food Safety Supervisor training.
Just keep your card in your pocket at work, so you're always ready to show Health Inspectors during surprise food audits.
BUSINESS SIGNAGE
Receive the widely recognised 'Serious About Food Safety' window decal and display certificate.
Show customers that you take their health and safety seriously, and have the high level of training to do so.
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Relied on by the Australian food industry for a quality training experienceDiscover why our students love this course
98%of students would recommend this course to others
96%of students rate this course as good or excellent
10/10of students say that this food safety course is easy to use
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Recommended by thousands of food workers
Binu J
Melbourne VIC
"It was simple to learn online. I found the assessment easy and the course very useful for food handling."
Michael O
Mudgee NSW
"I liked the simplicity of the course, but most notable was the speed and help from the support team."
Jaymee E
Scarsdale VIC
"I liked that the course was very well written and that the assessment was easy to follow."
Helping the Community
Your enrolment will help to feed two people in need1 in 10 Australians rely on food aid each year, yet in Australia we throw out $10bn of food annually. Together we can help to tackle this issue.Your enrolment = 2 meals to those in needWe've partnered with OzHarvest to help deliver meals to people facing hunger issues in the Australian community.When you sign up for an accredited AIFS course, we'll provide OzHarvest with the resources to donate 2 meals to those in need.Photo Credit: OzHarvest
Course Outline
Everything you need to renew your Food Safety Supervisor training, all in one course.When you enrol in the NSW Recertification course, you have access to everything you need to be recognised as a qualified Food Safety Supervisor in New South Wales.With AIFS, there are:
- no hidden prerequisites
- no hidden assessment requirements
- no hidden fees or charges
NSW Food Authority Requirements
To be nominated Food Safety Supervisor for a food premise in NSW, you must complete an NSW Food Authority approved Food Safety Supervisor course once every five years.AIFS is approved to deliver Food Safety Supervisor training and NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificates on behalf of the NSW Food Authority.When your NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is due to expire, you have 90 days to ensure you have completed your recertification.
If your NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate has been expired for longer than 90 days, you will need to complete a full Food Safety Supervisor course again.Ensuring your Food Safety Supervisor training is current is important to avoid potential fines or penalties. For that reason, as soon as you enrol, you have instant access to the course.As the training takes around 6 - 8 hours, some students sign up and complete the course on the same day.Nationally Recognised TrainingAIFS is a Registered Training Organisation that's approved to deliver Food Safety Supervisor training across all food sectors throughout all of Australia.We're also:
- accepted by local councils Australia-wide
- recommended by Health Inspectors
Course Outline - NSW
The course is split into 19 lessons, five case studies, and an Observer Report. There are several additional course resources and an allergy management toolkit for your information and review.The lessons in the course are:
- Lesson 1 - Food Safety Laws & Responsibilities
- Lesson 2 - Food Contamination & High-Risk Groups
- Lesson 3 - Biological Contamination
- Lesson 4 - Other Types of Contamination
- Lesson 5A - Food Allergies
- Lesson 5B - Food Allergen Compliance & Management
- Lesson 6 - Cleaning & Sanitising
- Lesson 7 - Maintaining Food Premises
- Lesson 8 - Hand Washing
- Lesson 9 - Personal Hygiene & Workplace Behaviour
- Lesson 10 - Illness & Onsite Injuries
- Lesson 11 - Time & Temperature Control
- Lesson 12 - Receiving & Storing Food
- Lesson 13 - Working with Food Safely
- Lesson 14 - Serving Food Safely
- Lesson 15 - Food Safety Programs
- Lesson 16 - Identifying Food Safety Hazards
- Lesson 17 - Monitoring, Controlling & Correcting Food Safety Hazards
- Lesson 18 - Reporting, Investigating & Recording Food Safety Breaches
- Lesson 19 - Food Safety Management
Assessment Process
QuizzesAt the end of each lesson, there's a multiple choice quiz. You have 5 attempts at each quiz and must score 100% to move onto the next lesson. If you don't pass the quiz after 5 attempts, simply get in touch and we'll help you progress to the next section.Case StudiesThere are two case studies to complete with the course. For each case study, you'll read a short scenario and then answer a multiple-choice quiz, which is similar to the quizzes you've already completed at the end of the lessons.Reading ActivityThere is a reading activity on Potentially Hazardous Foods. Simply download the PDF from the course page and then complete the multiple choice quiz. NSW CertificationIn 2015, the NSW Food Authority announced some additional requirements for NSW Food Safety Supervisor training. Currently there are four key focus areas determined by the Food Authority - allergen management, safe egg handling, cleaning and sanitising practices, and Food Act offences. If you are seeking a NSW FSS certificate you must complete the four key focus areas.Observer ReportThere are some things we can't see you doing through your computer - such as washing your hands or wearing the correct clothes for work. In order to comply with the government requirements for Food Safety Supervisor training, you do need to demonstrate that you can perform such tasks correctly. To make this as easy as possible for you, we allow you to be observed by a co-worker or supervisor. Simply follow the instructions on the course page and ask someone in your workplace (past or present) to complete the form.Quality Assurance ProcessAs part of our quality assurance process, we reserve the right to contact you or your nominated observer to conduct a competency conversation or verification of assessment prior to awarding certification.
Prerequisites
If you have a current or recently expired NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate you can simply enrol and get started.NSW Food Authority RequirementsTo complete the recertification process as quickly as possible you must provide us a copy of your NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and previous Statement of Attainment. Units of Competency that are accepted are SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety, ‘SITXFSA101 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety’ or ‘SITXFSA001 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety’. The Statement of Attainment must also be less than 5 years old to be accepted.If you are unable to provide these documents, please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss your situation.You also have 90 days from the date your NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate expires to complete your recertification. If your certificate has been expired for longer than 90 days, simply enrol into our standard Food Safety Supervisor course.In the unlikely scenario you are unable to complete your recertification in time, please contact our support team for more information.Language, Literacy and NumeracyWhilst there are no training prerequisites, there are some requirements around language, literacy and numeracy. In order to complete this course you should be able to perform everyday tasks such as:
- Reading and responding to online postings in chat rooms
- Taking minutes in a community meeting
- Reviewing and discussing news items with others
- Creating a personal weekly budget in a spreadsheet
Technical Requirements
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete the Food Safety Supervisor course:1. A modern web browserAt AIFS we use some of the latest eLearning technologies to deliver the courses. You will need to have a modern web browser to view and complete the course (Google Chrome is recommended), and it's important that you have Javascript enabled.2. An email addressDuring the registration process, we will ask you for your email address. This is a mandatory requirement for you to be able to access our systems. Email addresses cannot be shared by students.3. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe AcrobatSome of the forms that you need to complete (such as the Observer Report) are in PDF format. Ensure that you have the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader.AIFS courses work on most computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
Be Trained for Your Food Industry Sector
Develop expert skills with sector-specific Food Safety Supervisor trainingHospitality businesses prepare and serve food for customers to consume in house.
The unit of competency awarded for this course is:
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
Retail Sector
Food retail businesses prepare and sell food to customers for consumption elsewhere.
The unit of competency awarded for Retail is:
- SIRRFSA001 Handle food safely in a retail environment
Training for food sectorsFood Safety Supervisor training differs from sector to sector.When you complete your NSW Recertification course, you'll receive both a NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and Statement of Attainment.The Statement of Attainment lists the units of competency you've attained. Different food sectors have different units.
How do I select my food sector?Simply enrol in the Food Safety Supervisor course and complete your student registration. During registration, you'll provide contact information for a nominated observer and select your food sector from a dropdown menu.The New South Wales Food Authority recognises the Hospitality & Retail sectors only. When completing your registration, you will only have the option to choose one of these sectors. The sector you choose determines which Observer Report will be issued and the units of competency that will be displayed on your Statement of Attainment upon completion of your course. If you are unsure which food sector you need to be recognised in, please contact your local council to confirm prior to completing your student registration.
Common Questions
Learn more about what our students ask about this courseHow long does the course take to complete?The online lessons, multiple choice quizzes and case studies take most people an average of six to eight hours to complete.
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How do I enrol in the course?That's easy! Simply click on the blue 'Start Online Now' button on this page and follow the prompts. You'll be enrolled and ready to start in just a few minutes.
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Is this course accepted as recertification in NSW?Yes, this is the course you need to complete to renew your Food Safety Supervisor training if your NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate is due to expire.
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Can AIFS issue NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificates?Yes, the Australian Institute of Food Safety is approved to deliver Food Safety Supervisor training and certificates on behalf of the NSW Food Authority.
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When will I get my new certificate?Our assessors work full-time Monday to Friday and often process your Statement of Attainment within a few days of students completing the course.
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What if my certificate has expired?The NSW Food Authority requires that you complete your NSW Food Safety Supervisor recertification course within 90 days of your previous certificate's expiry.
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Do you offer RPL for this course?Yes, Recognition of Prior Learning is available if you already meet course requirements through previous work experience/learning, and hold a current NSW FSS certificate.
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Where can I learn more?The AIFS provides comprehensive information about nationally recognised food safety training, as well as general food safety information, in our blog, news and Help Centre.
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