COURSE OUTLINE
TRAINING OUTCOME
Statement of Attainment for SITSS00068 Food Handling Skill Set;
SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
COURSE DURATION
Approx 6-8 hours, train at your own pace and complete your course same day or take up to 8 weeks.
COURSE DELIVERY
100% Online, start immediately and complete your training anywhere, anytime.
ASSESSMENTS
Online and Practical Assessments – 100% online
SUPPORT
Our qualified trainers and student support team are here to provide the support you need when you need it.
This course is broken into 8 interactive lessons(plus formal assessments);
Lesson 1: Introduction to Food Safety
Lesson 2: Introduction to Foodborne Illnesses
Lesson 3: Food Safety Legislation
Lesson 4: HACCP
Lesson 5: Food Safety Hazards
Lesson 6: Support Program 1
Lesson 7: Support Program 2
Lesson 8: Handling Food Safety
ASSESSMENT
- No PDFs to download
- No forms to manually sign, scan, upload
- No physical paperwork. Ever!
Multiple-choice Questions
Straightforward questions to demonstrate your knowledge
Scenario Questions and Case Studies
Apply what you have learnt to a simulated environment
Third Party Observation Report
Easy to complete 100% online form that allows a co-worker or supervisor (recent past or present) with at least 18 months industry experience to confirm that you can do practical tasks in the workplace. We developed a custom learning platform to make life simpler for you.
Video Evidence Submissions
Your Performance Evidence submission couldn’t be easier. You can submit your assessment by recording yourself completing three (3) straight-forward examples of Food Safety in short, two (2) minute smartphone videos, or setup a Zoom with one of our trainers to quickly demonstrate your skills live in less than 20 minutes! You will need to record these videos in an operational food preparation environment.
RESOURCES
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational food preparation or service area. This can be:
An industry workplace
An industry-realistic simulated environment
To complete the course, you will need access to the following:
- Food handler gloves
- Receptacles for storage and display purposes
- Serving utensils
- Appropriate changing facilities
- Personal protective equipment relevant to job role
- Appropriate facilities for handwashing
- Designated hand washing sink
- Antiseptic liquid soap
- Single use towels
- Warm running water
- First aid kit
- Ready to eat food items
- Current plain English regulatory documents distributed by the commonwealth, state, territory or local government food safety authority
- Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
- Current organisational hygiene and food safety policies and procedures
PREREQUISITE
There are no prerequisites, you can start immediately (although you must have access to a Commercial Kitchen). This course covers the requirements for you to become a nationally recognised Food Safety Supervisor.
Whilst there are no training prerequisites, there are some requirements around language, literacy and numeracy. In order to complete the online courses that the Australian Institute of Accreditation provides on its website, you should be able to perform everyday tasks such as;
- Using an instant messenger tool
- Using email at work
- Responding to customer complaints
- Following a recipe
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete your course;
- A modern web browser updated to the latest version
- An email address
Food Knowledge At your fingertips
Whether you’re a restaurant manager, a waiter, or a chef, upskilling with a Food Handlers Certificate in Victoria is a great way to bump up your career. With the AIA’s unique learning platform, you can gain a certificate of Food Handling online that’s nationally recognised and completely self-paced.
With our accredited Food Handling Certificate online in Victoria, you cover all the information you need regarding good personal hygiene practices, preventing food contamination and foodborne illnesses, as well as a strong understanding of your responsibilities as a food handler.
These are skills which anyone in the hospitality industry can benefit from, regardless of whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned professional wanting to refresh your knowledge.
How the Food Handlers Certificate in Victoria Benefits You
Safe food handling isn’t just for chefs. Every day, people across the hospitality industry, from cooks, caterers, to kitchen hands, bar staff, and even front-of-house team members, are all involved in tasks that carry food safety responsibilities.
Improper handling can lead to food contamination, causing serious issues like salmonella, food poisoning, and other foodborne illnesses.
For business owners, having trained food handlers helps protect your customers and maintains your reputation, and for individuals looking to progress within the industry, this Food Handlers Certificate in Victoria will help you maintain the highest standards of food safety.
Looking to build your skills for work beyond Victoria? This course is recognised across Australia, including as a Food Handling Certificate valid in QLD and an Adelaide Food Handling certificate.
Our Online Food Handling Course in Victoria
Our Level 1 Food Handling Certificate in Victoria is built to strengthen your understanding of how to handle food safely and prevent contamination. In the food industry, good hygiene isn’t optional. Dirty hands, hair, or even saliva can carry harmful bacteria or viruses.
This course teaches frontline staff how to prevent these risks through proper hygiene and safe handling practices. You’ll also cover food safety laws, common hazards, and essential processes, laying the foundation to work toward your Food Supervisor Certificate in Victoria.
The course includes SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety:
- Introduction to food hygiene
- Introduction to food poisoning
- Food safety risks and the positioning cycle
- Controlling bacterial growth
- Handling food safely
- Personal hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitising
- Pest control
This course sets the foundation for a full NSW Food Supervisor Certificate – a must-have if you're in charge of food safety in your workplace.
Thinking About Going Further?
If you're planning to take your training to the next level, it’s worth considering completing both Level 1 and Level 2 at the same time. Our Food Safety Supervisor course includes both units, saving you time and money and money in the long run, and as an individual, it develops your skills and qualifications even further within the industry.
Level 2 builds directly on the foundations covered in the Level 1 Food Handlers Certificate Victoria, making it a natural next step for anyone looking to move into a supervisor, manager, or compliance-focused role. If you’re looking for a flexible, nationally recognised qualification that fits your career goals, this could be the perfect pathway for you.
If you're based in NSW, you’ll need a specific Safe Food Handling certificate in NSW to ensure you meet state regulations.
The Online Assessment Conditions
To complete your Food Handling Certificate for VIC online, you’ll need to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and practical food safety skills. Our fully digital assessment process includes a Performance Evidence Video Submission and a Third Party Observation Report.
- Performance Evidence Video Submission
- Online Third-Party Observation Report
This step shows us you can apply your food handling knowledge in a real-world setting. You’ll need to submit short, 2-minute videos of yourself performing a few basic food handling tasks, such as correct handwashing, cleaning surfaces, or storing food safely.
You can either upload your videos directly through your course page, or book a Zoom call with one of our assessors and demonstrate your skills live. This will take just 20 minutes. All footage must be recorded in an operational food preparation environment or simulated workplace setting.
You’ll also need someone with relevant industry experience to observe your food safety skills on the job. Luckily, we’ve made this process completely digital. From your course page, send a secure link to a supervisor, manager, or co-worker (past or present) with at least 18 months of food industry experience.
They’ll fill out a quick online observation form—no printing, signing, or uploading required. Once submitted, their feedback is automatically added to your course progress.
Complete Your Food Handlers Certificate for Victoria Today
At the Australian Institute of Accreditation, we make it easy to gain the right knowledge and credentials you need to thrive in the hospitality industry.
Our accredited Food Handling Certificate online in Victoria gives you 24/7 access to expert training, covering everything you need to know about hygiene, contamination risks, and how to stop the spread of bacteria or disease.