The Official AIFS

Food Allergen Management Course

This course is designed for Food Handlers who wish to enhance their knowledge in the area of food allergen management.
As an employee in the food industry, you need to have a good understanding of food allergies and allergens. Food allergies and intolerances now affect 1 in 10 children, and about 1 in 50 adults in Australia, which means it's more important than ever to be prepared.This includes knowing the most common food allergens, how to handle incidents if they arise, how to effectively clean and sanitise in order to prevent allergen cross-contamination, and the importance of personal hygiene.
Food Allergen Management Online Course
for-job-seekers-icon-Study online, whenever you want

Study online, whenever you want

Enjoy the convenience of doing your training anywhere, at any time of the day or night.
for-job-seekers-icon-No need for practical work

No need for practical work

No need to demonstrate any practical skills to get your certificate.
for-job-seekers-icon-Finish in hours, or take your time

Finish in hours, or take your time

Complete your course in 1-2 hours, or take up to 12 months.
for-job-seekers-icon-Accessible throughout Australia

Accessible throughout Australia

Complete your food safety training from anywhere with an internet connection.
for-job-seekers-icon-Get the support you need

Get the support you need

Our qualified trainers are here to provide the support you need when you need it.
for-job-seekers-icon-Receive your documents fast

Receive your documents fast

Your Certificate of Completion is available for download within minutes after you finish the course.

AIFS is Trusted and Recommended Throughout Australia

Relied on by the Australian service and hospitality industries for a quality training experience
Discover why our students love this course
99%of students would recommend our courses to others
98% of students rate our courses as good or excellent
10/10 students say that our courses are easy to use
Trusted by thousands of companies
Nestle Logo
Subway Logo
United Care Logo
Pizza Hut Logo
Sumo Salad Logo
YMCA Logo
Red Rooster Logo
Supa IGA Logo

Course Outline

When you enrol into this course, you have access to everything you need to understand food allergies and allergen management.With AIFS there are:
  • no hidden prerequisites
  • no hidden assessment requirements
  • no hidden fees or charges
Start immediately, or at your leisureAs soon as you sign up, you have instant access to your course.As the entire training takes around one to two hours, some students sign up and complete the course on the same day.If you prefer to take your time, we allow 12 months to complete the course and you can start and stop as often as you like.
COURSE Outline & ASSESSMENT
+
The course is divided into six lessons:
  • Lesson 1 - Food Allergies & Intolerances
  • Lesson 2 - Handling Food Allergy Incidents
  • Lesson 3 - Most Common Allergens
  • Lesson 4 - Preventing Food Allergy Incidents
  • Lesson 5 - Personal Hygiene & Hand Washing
  • Lesson 6 - Investigating & Reporting Food Allergy Incidents
At the end of each lesson, there is a quiz. You must score 75% in each quiz to unlock the next part of the course, and you have unlimited attempts to do so.
There are no training prerequisites for this course - you can simply enrol and get started.
You need to make sure that you have the following, in order to be able to complete the Food Allergen Management Course:1. A modern web browserAt AIFS we use some of the latest eLearning technologies to deliver the courses. You will need to have a modern web browser to view and complete the course (Google Chrome is recommended), and it's important that you have Javascript enabled.2. An email addressDuring the registration process, we will ask you for your email address. This is a mandatory requirement for you to be able to access our systems. Email addresses cannot be shared by students.AIFS courses work on most computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices.

Common Questions

Learn more about what our students ask about this course
How long does the course take to complete?Most students complete the Food Allergen Management Course in just one to two hours, although we give you up to twelve months to complete the course.
How do I enrol in the course?That's easy! Simply click on the blue 'Start Online Now' button on this page and follow the prompts. You'll be enrolled and ready to start in just a few minutes.
What resources come with the course?The Food Allergen Management Course comes with some additional resources to aid in learning and to use on the job, once you've completed the training.
Is there a final exam?No, the Food Allergen Management Course does not have a final exam. After each of the six lessons, you will find a multiple-choice quiz at the end.
Is this course compliant with Standard 3.2.2A?Under Food Standard 3.2.2A, anyone who works with food must be trained in Allergen Management so this course can certainly be used to meet that requirement.
Where can I learn more?The Australian Institute of Food Safety provides comprehensive information about food safety training, as well as general food safety information.