Food Safety Supervisor
(FSS) Level 2 Sydney
The Food Safety Supervisor Level 2 course is designed for professionals in the Food and Hospitality industry, including cooks, chefs, caterers, and kitchen hands.
This 8-hour classroom training results in an ASQA Accredited Statement of Attainment, ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority’s legal requirements.
Participants will learn key food safety practices including hazard identification, accurate monitoring, and emergency response.
This qualification teaches essential food handling, storage, and waste management skills, and provides qualifications for career progression as a Food Safety Supervisor.
Including breaks
Food Safety Supervisor
(FSS) Level 2
Food Safety Supervisor
(FSS) Level 2
Course CODE
Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 training course is delivered and statement of attainment is issued by Edway Training (RTO No 91401).
Edway Training is accredited by Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver SITXFSA005 ‘Use hygienic practices for food safety’ and SITXFSA006 ‘Participate in safe food handling practices’ units of competency. These units meet the NSW Food Authority’s training requirements for Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 training.
Edway Training is an approved training organisation for the purposes of issuing Food Safety Supervisor certificates (FSS certificates) under s106H of the Food Act 2003 by the NSW Food Authority.
If you only require the SITXFSA005 Food Handlers certificate, please click here.
Edway Training
RTO № 91401
Edway Training
RTO № 91401
Statement of Attainment
issued on the day
Classroom
Based
Valid for 5 Years
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
According to the government, state and ASQA guidelines, Edway Training remains open. Please refer to the booking calendar for the latest schedule.
COVID-19 Action Plan
In line with the federal government’s quarantine plan, we have changed our operations:
- We have increased sanitising of all surfaces and classrooms
- We have reduced the number of students in each class to be in line with the government’s requirements
- Anyone with signs of infection is refused entry into the classroom
- We are keeping our operations going at a significantly decreased capacity to allow our clients and students to get qualifications to start work during and straight after this crisis passes
We remind all the participants to follow health guidelines:
- Stay home if you feel unwell or recently visited (14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
- If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance
- Follow the directions of your local health authority
We appreciate your support during these difficult times for our country and the world.
Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2
Course Information
- Food Premises Requirement: In NSW, the requirement for a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) depends on the type of food business. Not all food premises are required to have a Food Safety Supervisor. Please refer to the NSW Food Authority website for more information.
- Responsibility: In NSW, certain food businesses are required to appoint a Food Safety Supervisor who holds a valid FSS certificate. This individual is responsible for overseeing food safety practices and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
- Legal Compliance: Food businesses must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, which sets out the requirements for food safety, including the handling, storage, and preparation of food.
- Training and Competency: Businesses involved in food handling must obtain the necessary licenses and ensure that their Food Safety Supervisor holds a current certification, which is recognised by the NSW Food Authority. This certification must be renewed every five years.
- Pre-requisite: There is no training pre-requisite for the units of competency SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006.
- Minimum Standards: Our training course covers minimum competency standards applicable to hospitality and various retail sectors.
- Personal Information: In compliance with privacy laws, when enrolling in this course your personal information will be provided to the NSW Food Authority.
- NSW FSS Certificates: Successfully completing the NSW FSS grants students the option of receiving a stand-alone FSS certificate with a unique identifying number. This certificate is in addition to statements of attainment provided to the student for completing the national units of competency. The NSW FSS certificate is the legal document required for any individual who is appointed as the Food Safety Supervisor for a business operating in NSW.
The NSW FSS course covers NSW Food Authority key focus areas including:
- Safe Egg Handling
- Allergen Management
- Cleaning and Sanitising
- Food Act Offences
Course details
What will you receive
- Statement of Attainment issued by Edway Training with the below units of competency:
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
What will you learn
Together, they provide an overview of essential food safety measures:
- Adherence to organisational food safety and hygiene procedures.
- Safe storage, preparation, and disposal of food.
- Proper use of single-use items.
- Maintenance of cleanliness in food handling areas.
- Effective personal hygiene to prevent food contamination.
- Reporting of unsafe practices and personal health issues.
Nationally Recognised
What will you receive
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:
- Statement of Attainment issued by Edway Training with the below units of competency:
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
What will you learn
The units of competency SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006 focus on foundational food safety practices. SITXFSA005 emphasises hygienic practices to prevent food contamination, while SITXFSA006 covers safe food handling practices across storage, preparation, and disposal.
Together, they provide an overview of essential food safety measures:
- Adherence to organisational food safety and hygiene procedures.
- Safe storage, preparation, and disposal of food.
- Proper use of single-use items.
- Maintenance of cleanliness in food handling areas.
- Effective personal hygiene to prevent food contamination.
- Reporting of unsafe practices and personal health issues.
Nationally Recognised
Statement of Attainment is nationally recognised all across Australia.
Payment
Invoice $189
This payment method ONLY applies to companies and employment agencies.
A valid Purchase Order / Authority to Invoice MUST be submitted prior to the day of training.
For more information, please refer to the ‘Invoice Payment Procedure’ section of the confirmation email or read our Invoice Payment Method Terms section.
Reviews
Course requirements
Identification
Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, NSW proof of age card).
Please note only an international passport is accepted as an non-Australian document. All other forms of I.D. must be issued in Australia.
STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED
if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D.
Attendance
Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.
ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED
if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)
The basic understanding, reading and writing of English is required.
All students enrolling into any Edway Training course must have LLN skills to do simple calculations, understand English well enough to be able to read, write, and provide verbal responses to questions in English to undertake training and assessment in any of our courses.
For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.
STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CAN NOT BE ISSUED
if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.
USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au
Identification
Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, NSW proof of age card).
Please note only an international passport is accepted as an non-Australian document. All other forms of I.D. must be issued in Australia.
STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED
if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D.
Attendance
Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.
ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED
if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)
The basic understanding, reading and writing of English is required.
All students enrolling into any Edway Training course must have LLN skills to do simple calculations, understand English well enough to be able to read, write, and provide verbal responses to questions in English to undertake training and assessment in any of our courses.
For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.
STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CAN NOT BE ISSUED
if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.
USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au
Identification
Please note only an international passport is accepted as an non-Australian document. All other forms of I.D. must be issued in Australia.
STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED
if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D.
Attendance
ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED
if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)
All students enrolling into any Edway Training course must have LLN skills to do simple calculations, understand English well enough to be able to read, write, and provide verbal responses to questions in English to undertake training and assessment in any of our courses.
For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CAN NOT BE ISSUED
if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.
USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au
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A: Yes, a basic understanding, reading, and writing of English is required. An LLN assessment will be conducted as part of the pre-training review.
A: Participants must provide a valid form of photo ID and arrive 15 minutes prior to the start. Failure to meet these requirements may result in refusal of entry to the course.
A: The course covers following hygiene procedures, identifying food hazards, reporting health issues, preventing food contamination, and avoiding cross-contamination through hand washing.
A: The course is required for individuals directly handling food or food contact surfaces, such as cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen hands, and bar and food and beverage attendants.
A: Participants will receive a Statement of Attainment with the unit of competency ‘SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety’ issued by Edway Training on the day of completion.
A: The course duration is 4 hours, including breaks.