This nationally recognised micro-credential (SITXFSA005) covers safe food handling in just 6 hours, practical, hands-on, and accepted across Australia.
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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SITXFSA005Use Hygienic Practices for Food SafetyWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Classes are kept small (up to 16 spaces) to ensure each participant receives hands-on, practical training in a real kitchen environment.
Scheduled classes available throughout the year, with upcoming dates in June, July, and August 2026.
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.
Trainers have direct industry experience in the hospitality sector, ensuring practical and relevant education.
Training is delivered at MCIE's modern training kitchen at Peel St, Southbank, Melbourne.
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 or school booking enquiries are available by contacting the short course coordinator directly, making it suitable for workplace training.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
SITXFSA005 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
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.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from Melbourne City Institute of Education will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Nationally recognised training: SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026