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Food Handler (Level 1)

Use Hygienic Practices for Food SafetySITXFSA005 · Statement of Attainment

Food safety training for anyone who prepares, serves or sells food — cooks, chefs, kitchen hands, cafe and bar staff.

Issued by Edway Training (RTO 91401)

Nationally recognisedMeets the national food handler training ruleOnline or in a classroom

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The training you need before you handle food

Use Hygienic Practices for Food SafetySITXFSA005 · Statement of Attainment

This is the food safety training for anyone who handles food at work — or the plates, cutlery and surfaces it touches.

It meets the national food safety training requirement for food handlers. That rule has applied to category 1 and 2 food businesses since 8 December 2023.

Need to be your business's appointed Food Safety Supervisor? That is the FSS Level 2 course, not this one.

  • What you'll learn
  • Follow your workplace's hygiene procedures
  • Spot food safety hazards
  • Report health problems that could affect food safety
  • Keep food free of contamination
  • Stop cross-contamination — including washing your hands properly
Duration4 hrs in classThe online course is self-paced, with 2 months to finish
DeliveryOnline or in a classroomOnline anywhere in Australia, in person in Victoria
CredentialFood HandlingUse Hygienic Practices for Food SafetySITXFSA005 · Statement of Attainment
RecognitionNationally recognisedAccepted in every state and territory

Before you book

A quick language check is part of enrolment. You'll need enough English to read, write and understand the course. After booking, you'll complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check in your student account. You need to pass it to do the course. Not sure? Try a practice check first. If you don't pass, you get a full refund minus the $30 administration fee.Try a practice check

What you'll need

A USI. A Unique Student Identifier.

Photo ID. A valid photo ID — shown when you arrive for an in-person class, or uploaded in your student account if you study online.

Accepted ID. Your photo ID must be Australian-issued, or an international passport — no other overseas document is accepted.

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Your credential, state by state

Victoria
Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Online — anywhere in Australia
Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

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Why do this course?

Cafés, restaurants, pubs and takeaways have to make sure everyone who handles food is trained — this certificate is how you show a new employer you are.

Required for

  • Kitchen hand
  • Cook
  • Café or takeaway counter staff
  • Bar and food & beverage attendant
  • Caterer

Choose how you train

Online, self-paced

Work through the course online, in your own time. There are no set dates — you start as soon as you enrol, and you have 2 months to finish.

National / online

In person

You attend a trainer-led classroom session — a presentation, class activities and videos.

VIC

Where you'll train

Victoria
In personMelbourne CBD · Hallam
See VIC details
Online — anywhere in Australia
Online, self-pacedStart anytime
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Training for a team, business or school?

In New South Wales or Victoria we can run Food Handler (Level 1) at your workplace or school, or book your group into one of our centres. Our business training team can talk it through.

Ask about group or onsite training

What happens after you book

  1. 1Check your emailYour confirmation email shows your venue and time, or your student login, depending on how you train. It comes from no-reply@edway.edu.au. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
  2. 2Set up your student accountLog in with the details in your confirmation email and set up your account.
  3. 3Have your USI readyA Unique Student Identifier is required for this course. Get or find yours at usi.gov.au.
  4. 4Upload your photo IDUpload a valid photo ID in your student account. It's required for all nationally recognised training and confirms your identity for your certificate.
  5. 5Complete a short LLND checkIn your student account you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check. You'll need enough English to take part and to pass it.
  6. 6We confirm your enrolmentOnce you've finished the LLND check, we confirm your enrolment by email. If there's a problem with your eligibility, we'll contact you directly before you start.
Wondering about your credential? See What you'll receive.

Questions, answered

Get answers specific to your state.

Will my food safety certificate be recognised in other states?
Yes. SITXFSA005 is a nationally recognised unit, so your Statement of Attainment is accepted in every state and territory. There is nothing to transfer if you move interstate.
Does this course meet the food handler training requirement?
Yes. Since 8 December 2023, food handlers in category 1 and 2 food businesses across Australia have had to complete food safety training, and SITXFSA005 meets that requirement.
How long does my Statement of Attainment last?
Your Statement of Attainment does not expire. Refresher training every 5 years is recommended.
How long does the course take?
It depends on how you train. In Victoria it is a 4-hour classroom session, including breaks. Online it is self-paced — you start as soon as you enrol, and you have 2 months to finish.
Do I need any experience or qualifications first?
No experience needed. You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and a valid photo ID. You also need enough English to take part, and after booking you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital check in your student account.
Do I get a card or a licence with this course?
No. Your Statement of Attainment is the document you keep — there is no food handler licence or card attached to this unit. The food authorities regulate the food business, not the certificate.
Is this the same as the Food Safety Supervisor course?
No. This is the Level 1 food handler unit, SITXFSA005 — the training for people who handle food. If your business needs to appoint you as its Food Safety Supervisor, you need the FSS Level 2 course instead.

Helpful guides

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