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Learn Hygienic Food Safety Practices in One Day

This nationally recognised micro-credential (SITXFSA005) covers safe food handling in just 6 hours, practical, hands-on, and accepted across Australia.

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SITXFSA005National Code
6 HoursCourse Duration
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Small, Practical, Hands-On Class

Classes are kept small (up to 16 spaces) to ensure each participant receives hands-on, practical training in a real kitchen environment.

Multiple Intake Dates Available

Scheduled classes available throughout the year, with upcoming dates in June, July, and August 2026.

Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment

Successful participants receive a Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005, which is accepted across Melbourne and wider Australia and forms part of the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

Experienced and Highly Qualified Trainers

Trainers have direct industry experience in the hospitality sector, ensuring practical and relevant education.

Modern, Centrally Located Training Kitchen

Training is delivered at MCIE's modern training kitchen at Peel St, Southbank, Melbourne.

Pathway to Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

After completing this unit, students can continue learning with a food safety supervisor certificate, required for certain workplace roles in Victoria, including availability of online study options.

Group Booking Options

Group or school booking enquiries are available by contacting the short course coordinator directly, making it suitable for workplace training.

Counts toward the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

Food HandlerKitchen Support StaffFast-Food or Café AssistantRetail Food Worker

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 1 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

1Total Units
1Core Units

Core Units

SITXFSA005Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821)

SITXFSA005 forms part of the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. Completing this unit provides partial credit towards that qualification. Offered through Melbourne City Institute of Education.

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

After completing SITXFSA005, students may continue with a food safety supervisor certificate, required for certain workplace roles in Victoria. An online study option is also available for added flexibility. Offered through Melbourne City Institute of Education.

Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
Must have a Unique Student Identification (USI) number
Must be able to read, write and understand English at a competent level
Participants who arrive after 15 minutes from the course start time will not be allowed entry
Students with disabilities accepted subject to ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable

How It Starts

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Click book online and select a date from available class dates
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Complete your personal details and make a payment
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Follow the prompts in your confirmation email
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Arrive on time, participants arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted
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Ways To Pay For It

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Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

Are there any entry requirements for this course?

No formal entry requirements are listed for this micro-credential. It suits anyone working in or entering a food handling role. Submit an enquiry to confirm current eligibility details.

How much does the course cost?

Pricing is not listed in the course data available. Submit an enquiry to confirm current fees, including any group booking rates.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course runs for 6 hours and is completed in a single session. Scheduled classes are available throughout the year, with upcoming dates in June, July, and August 2026.

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered in a blended, face-to-face format at Melbourne City Institute of Education's training kitchen on Peel St, Southbank, Melbourne. It is not available fully online or as a self-paced option.

Is there any work placement required?

No work placement is required for this course. All practical training takes place in the on-site kitchen during the 6-hour session.

What qualification do I receive when I finish?

Graduates receive a Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005, a nationally recognised micro-credential accepted across Melbourne and wider Australia. It also counts as one unit toward the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This short course covers the essential food hygiene practices required in commercial kitchens and food service environments. Students learn to identify food safety hazards, apply hygiene procedures, and meet the standards expected of food handlers in hospitality workplaces.

Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, training takes place in a modern kitchen at Peel St, Southbank. Classes are capped at 16 participants, so every student gets hands-on time in a real kitchen setting with an experienced industry trainer.

The course suits anyone entering hospitality, café, or food retail work, or existing workers who need formal recognition of their hygiene practices. It also counts as one unit towards the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

MC
Melbourne City Institute of Education
RTO 22172
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Earn & Learn, the college's own recruitment service
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
Nationally Recognised TrainingITECALes Toques BlanchesAustralian Culinary FederationCPA Australia
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