★ Nationally Recognised Training

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate Course

Delivered by Di Pacci Coffee Company — approved by the NSW Food Authority (Approval No. 83859). Gain your nationally recognised certification online, on your schedule.

NSW Food Authority ApprovedNo Prerequisites100% Online DeliveryCertificate within 30 days
Enrol — NSW →Enrol — Other States
Total Price$129100% online · No prerequisites
  • SITXFSA005 + SITXFSA006 units
  • NSW additional module included
  • Statement of Attainment issued
  • Practical at Roselands available
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NSW Food Authority Approved Provider & Registered Training Organisation

Di Pacci Coffee Company is approved by the NSW Food Authority to deliver Food Safety Supervisor training. As a Registered Training Organisation, our certificates are recognised across Australia.

NSW Food Authority 83859RTO Code 45805
💰$129Total Price
💻OnlineDelivery
📅30 DaysCompletion
🔒90 DaysLock-out
🏬8 HoursPractical (Roselands)
📜83859NSW Approval

What is a Food Safety Supervisor?

A Food Safety Supervisor is a certified individual responsible for overseeing food handling and safety procedures within a hospitality or food service business. They ensure that every stage of food preparation adheres to Food Authority regulations — protecting public health and your business reputation.

Many food safety regulations require businesses to employ a certified supervisor. This course provides the training and nationally recognised certification to fulfil that requirement.

Why Food Safety Supervisors Matter

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Regulatory Compliance

Many food businesses are legally required to have a certified supervisor on staff. Certification helps avoid penalties and legal exposure.

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Preventing Illness

Improper food handling is a leading cause of foodborne illness. A trained supervisor ensures correct protocols are followed at every stage.

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Business Reputation

Food safety incidents cause lasting reputational damage. Certified supervision demonstrates commitment to hygiene and builds customer trust.

Course Overview — Units of Competency

This course covers two nationally recognised units of competency from the SIT Tourism, Travel & Hospitality training package.

SITXFSA005Unit 1 of 2

Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety

Describes the skills and knowledge required to use personal hygiene practices to prevent contamination of food that might cause food-borne illnesses. Requires the ability to follow predetermined organisational procedures and identify and control food hazards.

Applies To
  • Restaurants, cafés, clubs, hotels, bars
  • Tour operators, attractions, function/event/conference catering
  • Educational institutions, aged care, correctional centres, hospitals, defence forces
  • Cafeterias, kiosks, canteens, fast food, in-flight catering
Who Is This For

Food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces — cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar and food and beverage attendants, and sometimes room attendants and front office staff.

SITXFSA006Unit 2 of 2

Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices

Describes the skills and knowledge required to handle food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service and disposal of food. Requires the ability to follow predetermined procedures as outlined in a food safety program — normally based on the HACCP method.

Applies To
  • Restaurants, cafés, clubs, hotels — tour operators, attractions
  • Function, event, exhibition and conference catering
  • Educational institutions, aged care, correctional centres, hospitals, defence forces
  • Cafeterias, kiosks, canteens, fast food, in-flight catering
Who Is This For

Food handlers who directly handle food during daily work activities — cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen hands, and food and beverage attendants.

Important: Food handlers must comply with the requirements contained within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

NSW Students Only

NSW Additional Module

Participants who require a NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor Certificate must also complete an additional module covering:

  • Allergen Management
  • Cleaning and Sanitising
  • Food Act 2003 Offences
  • Safe Egg Handling

Topics Covered

Food safety programs
Identification of food hazards
Food safety risks
Controlling bacterial growth
Handling food safely
Storing & disposing of food
Preventing contamination
Personal hygiene standards
Hygienic cleaning practices

Assessment Process

You are assessed using four components — all delivered online through our personalised learning platform.

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Multiple-Choice Questions

Knowledge-testing questions covering key food safety concepts and legislation.

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Scenario Questions

Apply what you've learned in hypothetical situations drawn from real hospitality work.

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Workplace Observation Report

100% online form completed by a co-worker or supervisor with 18+ months of industry experience.

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Video Evidence

Short 2-minute smartphone videos demonstrating specified food safety tasks. Submitted through the platform.

Prerequisites & What You'll Need

No formal prerequisites. There are no entry requirements — you can begin right away. Hospitality industry experience (ideally in a commercial kitchen) is recommended but not required.

You will need access to:

  • A computer with stable internet and a printer
  • A device capable of recording short videos (smartphone is sufficient)
  • A commercial kitchen in which to demonstrate performance of specified activities
  • Industry PPE — clean uniform, enclosed footwear, hair net, first aid equipment

Language, Literacy & Numeracy

While there are no formal LLN prerequisites, to complete the online course you should be able to:

  • Access and use the internet; send and receive emails
  • Log in and follow website instructions
  • Communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with your trainer/assessor and work colleagues

Enrolment — What You'll Provide

At the time of enrolment, you are required to provide:

  • A valid USI (Unique Student Identifier) — see usi.gov.au/students
  • Full name as it appears on your driver's licence or passport
  • Street and postal addresses
  • Date of birth
  • Phone number and email address
  • An uploaded copy of your identification document (driver's licence or passport)

Course Details

Price
$129 AUD (total — no hidden fees)
Delivery
100% online · self-paced
Recommended Completion
Within 30 days
Enrolment Lock-Out
90 calendar days
Practical Option
Roselands NSW · 1 day / 8 hours · by arrangement
NSW Approval Number
83859 (NSW Food Authority)
RTO Code
45805 (Di Pacci Coffee Company)

Certification — What You Receive

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:

  • A Statement of Attainment for both units of competency (SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006)
  • NSW students: your NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Timeline: Certificates are issued within 30 calendar days of course completion, subject to all fees being paid and verification of your records including your USI.

Who Should Do This Course

Anyone working in food handling, preparation, or service — including cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen staff, food and beverage attendants, and hospitality operators who need to meet their legal obligations under NSW food safety legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Food Safety Supervisor is a certified individual responsible for overseeing food handling and safety procedures within a hospitality or food service business. They ensure every stage of food preparation adheres to Food Authority regulations — protecting public health and your business reputation. Many food safety regulations require businesses to employ a certified supervisor.

The Food Safety Supervisor course at Di Pacci is $129 AUD. This includes both units of competency (SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006), plus the NSW additional module for NSW students. The course is delivered 100% online and the certificate is issued within 30 days of successful completion.

Yes. Di Pacci Coffee Company is approved by the NSW Food Authority (Approval No. 83859) to deliver the Food Safety Supervisor course. Di Pacci is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 45805), meaning the Statement of Attainment is recognised nationally across Australia.

No formal prerequisites. There are no entry requirements — you can begin right away. Hospitality industry experience (ideally in a commercial kitchen) is recommended but not required. You will need access to a computer with stable internet, a video-capable smartphone, a commercial kitchen for practical demonstration, and industry PPE (uniform, enclosed footwear, hair net, first aid).

Recommended completion is within 30 days. The course has a 90-day enrolment lock-out, meaning you have up to 90 calendar days to complete all assessments. The certificate is issued within 30 calendar days of successful completion, subject to all fees being paid and verification of records including your USI.

The course covers two nationally recognised units: SITXFSA005 (Use hygienic practices for food safety) and SITXFSA006 (Participate in safe food handling practices). NSW students also complete an additional module covering Allergen Management, Cleaning and Sanitising, Food Act 2003 Offences, and Safe Egg Handling.

Anyone working in food handling, preparation, or service — including cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen staff, food and beverage attendants, and hospitality operators who need to meet their legal obligations under NSW food safety legislation. Many food businesses are legally required to have a certified Food Safety Supervisor on staff.

Assessment consists of four components: multiple-choice knowledge questions, scenario-based application questions, a workplace observation report completed online by a co-worker or supervisor with 18+ months industry experience, and short two-minute smartphone videos demonstrating specified food safety tasks. All submitted through the personalised learning platform.

At enrolment you must provide: a valid USI (Unique Student Identifier — see usi.gov.au/students), your full legal name as shown on driver's licence or passport, street and postal addresses, date of birth, phone number, email address, and an uploaded copy of your ID document (driver's licence or passport).

On successful completion you receive a Statement of Attainment for both units of competency (SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006). NSW students additionally receive the NSW Food Authority Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. Certificates are issued within 30 calendar days of completion, subject to all fees being paid and USI verification.

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