The Official AIFS
Introduction to Food Safety
Getting the basics right early is important for workers starting out in the food industry.In fact, it's mandated by FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A that all food workers have specific food safety skills and knowledge before working with food.If you're looking to get started in the industry, but don't have any experience, then this is the right course for you.
Laws Have Changed For Australian Food Businesses
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code has recently been updated to include Standard 3.2.2A. This means that from December 8, 2022 new requirements exist for food service businesses across all Australian states & territories. These new requirements will be enforced from December 8, 2023.If these changes apply to your business, action is required.
Meets Standard 3.2.2A Requirements
This course covers all topics required for Food Handlers in Australia.
Study online, whenever you want
Enjoy the convenience of doing your training anywhere, at any time of the day or night.
No need for practical work
No need to demonstrate any practical skills to get your certificate.
Finish in a few hours, or take your time
Complete your course in 3-4 hours, or take up to 12 months.
99% recommended rating
Feel confident taking an AIFS course that 99% of students would recommend to a friend.
Receive your documents fast
We'll send your documents a few hours after course completion, or even faster if needed urgently.What's Included
With AIFS, you get more than just a training course
ONLINE COURSE
This introductory course is suitable for people who are new to working with food.
The straightforward format of the course allows you to complete it step-by-step at a pace that you're comfortable with, revisiting sections as required.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion via email.
This is a great way to demonstrate to Health Inspectors that you're fully compliant with FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A.
ACCESS TO RESOURCES
Access to hundreds of blogs and the latest news to help you continue your education.
Purchase an AIFS Membership to gain unlimited access to our entire Resource Library of how-to guides, fact sheets, checklists and more.
Trusted and Recommended Throughout Australia
Relied on by the Australian food industry for a quality training experienceDiscover why our students love this course
100%pass rate for students on this food safety course
99% of students would recommend this course to others
9/10students say that this food safety course is easy to use
Trusted by thousands of companies
Recommended by thousands of food workers
Binu J
Melbourne VIC
"It was simple to learn online. I found the assessment easy and the course very useful for food handling."
Michael O
Mudgee NSW
"I liked the simplicity of the course, but most notable was the speed and help from the support team."
Jaymee E
Scarsdale VIC
"I liked that the course was very well written and that the assessment was easy to follow."
Course Outline
All the food safety basics, all in one courseWhen you enrol onto the Introduction to Food Safety course, you have access to everything you need to start working with food safely.With AIFS there are:
- no hidden prerequisites
- no hidden assessment requirements
- no hidden fees or charges
COURSE & ASSESSMENT
The course contains 13 lessons to help you understand food safety:
- Lesson 1 - Food Safety Laws & Responsibilities
- Lesson 2 - Food Contamination & High-Risk Groups
- Lesson 3 - Biological Contamination
- Lesson 4 - Other Types of Contamination
- Lesson 5 - Food Allergies
- Lesson 6 - Cleaning & Sanitising
- Lesson 7 - Hand Washing
- Lesson 8 - Personal Hygiene & Workplace Behaviour
- Lesson 9 - Illness & Onsite Injuries
- Lesson 10 - Time & Temperature Control
- Lesson 11 - Working with Food Safely
- Lesson 12 - Serving Food Safety
- Lesson 13 - Food Safety Programs & Reporting Responsibilities
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete the Introduction to Food Safety 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.3. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe AcrobatSome of the forms that you need to complete (such as the Observer Report) are in PDF format. Ensure that you have the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader.AIFS courses work on most computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
Common Questions
Learn more about what our students ask about this courseHow long does the course take to complete?Most students complete the Introduction to Food Safety course in just 3 to 4 hours, although we give you up to twelve months to complete the course.
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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.
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Is this the course I need for my food business licence?No. To get a food business licence you must have one or more Food Safety Supervisors trained to meet requirements specified in FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A.
Read More
Where can I learn more?The AIFS provides comprehensive information about food safety training, as well as general food safety information, in our blog, news and Help Centre.
Read More
The Official AIFS
Introduction to Food Safety
Getting the basics right early is important for workers starting out in the food industry.In fact, it's mandated by FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A that all food workers have specific food safety skills and knowledge before working with food.If you're looking to get started in the industry, but don't have any experience, then this is the right course for you.
Laws Have Changed For Australian Food Businesses
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code has recently been updated to include Standard 3.2.2A. This means that from December 8, 2022 new requirements exist for food service businesses across all Australian states & territories. These new requirements will be enforced from December 8, 2023.If these changes apply to your business, action is required.
Meets Standard 3.2.2A Requirements
This course covers all topics required for Food Handlers in Australia.Study online, whenever you want
Enjoy the convenience of doing your training anywhere, at any time of the day or night.No need for practical work
No need to demonstrate any practical skills to get your certificate.Finish in a few hours, or take your time
Complete your course in 3-4 hours, or take up to 12 months.99% recommended rating
Feel confident taking an AIFS course that 99% of students would recommend to a friend.Receive your documents fast
We'll send your documents a few hours after course completion, or even faster if needed urgently.What's Included
With AIFS, you get more than just a training courseONLINE COURSE
This introductory course is suitable for people who are new to working with food.
The straightforward format of the course allows you to complete it step-by-step at a pace that you're comfortable with, revisiting sections as required.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion via email.
This is a great way to demonstrate to Health Inspectors that you're fully compliant with FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A.
ACCESS TO RESOURCES
Access to hundreds of blogs and the latest news to help you continue your education.
Purchase an AIFS Membership to gain unlimited access to our entire Resource Library of how-to guides, fact sheets, checklists and more.
Trusted and Recommended Throughout Australia
Relied on by the Australian food industry for a quality training experienceDiscover why our students love this course
100%pass rate for students on this food safety course
99% of students would recommend this course to others
9/10students say that this food safety course is easy to use
Trusted by thousands of companies
Recommended by thousands of food workers
Binu J
Melbourne VIC
"It was simple to learn online. I found the assessment easy and the course very useful for food handling."
Michael O
Mudgee NSW
"I liked the simplicity of the course, but most notable was the speed and help from the support team."
Jaymee E
Scarsdale VIC
"I liked that the course was very well written and that the assessment was easy to follow."
Course Outline
All the food safety basics, all in one courseWhen you enrol onto the Introduction to Food Safety course, you have access to everything you need to start working with food safely.With AIFS there are:
- no hidden prerequisites
- no hidden assessment requirements
- no hidden fees or charges
COURSE & ASSESSMENT
The course contains 13 lessons to help you understand food safety:
- Lesson 1 - Food Safety Laws & Responsibilities
- Lesson 2 - Food Contamination & High-Risk Groups
- Lesson 3 - Biological Contamination
- Lesson 4 - Other Types of Contamination
- Lesson 5 - Food Allergies
- Lesson 6 - Cleaning & Sanitising
- Lesson 7 - Hand Washing
- Lesson 8 - Personal Hygiene & Workplace Behaviour
- Lesson 9 - Illness & Onsite Injuries
- Lesson 10 - Time & Temperature Control
- Lesson 11 - Working with Food Safely
- Lesson 12 - Serving Food Safety
- Lesson 13 - Food Safety Programs & Reporting Responsibilities
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete the Introduction to Food Safety 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.3. Adobe PDF Reader or Adobe AcrobatSome of the forms that you need to complete (such as the Observer Report) are in PDF format. Ensure that you have the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader.AIFS courses work on most computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices.
Common Questions
Learn more about what our students ask about this courseHow long does the course take to complete?Most students complete the Introduction to Food Safety course in just 3 to 4 hours, although we give you up to twelve months to complete the course.
Read More
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.
Read More
Is this the course I need for my food business licence?No. To get a food business licence you must have one or more Food Safety Supervisors trained to meet requirements specified in FSANZ Standard 3.2.2A.
Read More
Where can I learn more?The AIFS provides comprehensive information about food safety training, as well as general food safety information, in our blog, news and Help Centre.
Read More