Food Safety Supervisor
QLD Recertification
Food safety regulations in Queensland require food businesses to appoint at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor.Food Safety Supervisor certificates are valid for five years in Queensland, after which time renewal is required.Failing to maintain a valid QLD Food Safety Supervisor certificate can lead to serious consequences. If you don't renew on time, your business may be in breach of the Food Act 2006 and face penalties and/or fines.
QLD Recognised Course
Meets all requirements for QLD Food Safety Supervisor Recertification.
Finish in a few hours, or take your time
Complete your Food Safety Supervisor recertification in just a few hours, or take your time.
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Enjoy the convenience of doing your training anywhere, at any time of the day or night.
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98% recommendation rate
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Nationally recognised
Be sure of acceptance with a course that's recognised in QLD and throughout all of Australia.
Get 12 months of free AIFS Membership
Receive updates, tools, resources and more to promote and boost your food handling knowledge.
Get the support you need
Our qualified trainers are here to provide the support you need when you need it.With AIFS, You Get More than Just a Training Course
Discover the complimentary member benefits for you and your food business
AIFS MEMBERSHIP
A complimentary 12-month AIFS Membership is included with all AIFS nationally recognised accredited training courses.
Your membership includes food safety tools, resources and updates that benefit you, your business and your customers.
FOOD SAFETY CARD
You'll receive a handy wallet-sized green Food Safety Card that contains official proof of your Food Safety Supervisor training.
Just keep your card in your pocket at work, so you're always ready to show Health Inspectors during surprise food audits.
BUSINESS SIGNAGE
Receive the widely recognised 'Serious About Food Safety' window decal and display certificate for your business.
Use them to show customers that you take their health and safety seriously, and have the high level of training to do so.
Trusted and Recommended Throughout Australia
Relied on by the Australian food industry for a quality training experienceDiscover why our students love this course
98%of students would recommend this course to others
96%of students rate this course as good or excellent
10/10of students 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."
Helping the Community
Your enrolment will help to feed two people in need1 in 10 Australians rely on food aid each year, yet in Australia we throw out $10bn of food annually. Together we can help to tackle this issue.Your enrolment = 2 meals to those in needWe've partnered with OzHarvest to help deliver meals to people facing hunger issues in the Australian community.When you sign up for an accredited AIFS course, we'll provide OzHarvest with the resources to donate 2 meals to those in need.Photo Credit: OzHarvest
Course Outline
Everything you need to renew your Food Safety Supervisor training, all in one course.When you enrol in the AIFS Food Safety Supervisor course, you have access to everything you need to be recognised as a qualified Food Safety Supervisor in Queensland.With AIFS, there are:
- no hidden prerequisites
- no hidden assessment requirements
- no hidden fees or charges
Course Outline
The course is split into 19 lessons, two case studies, and an Observer Report. The lessons in the course are:
- 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 - Allergen Management
- Lesson 6 - Cleaning & Sanitising
- Lesson 7 - Maintaining Food Premises
- Lesson 8 - Hand Washing
- Lesson 9 - Personal Hygiene & Workplace Behaviour
- Lesson 10 - Illness & Onsite Injuries
- Lesson 11 - Time & Temperature Control
- Lesson 12 - Receiving & Storing Food
- Lesson 13 - Working with Food Safely
- Lesson 14 - Serving Food Safely
- Lesson 15 - Food Safety Programs
- Lesson 16 - Identifying Food Safety Hazards
- Lesson 17 - Monitoring, Controlling & Correcting Food Safety Hazards
- Lesson 18 - Reporting, Investigating & Recording Food Safety Breaches
- Lesson 19 - Food Safety Management
Assessment Process
For quizzes, case studies and the reading activity, you have 5 attempts and must score 100% on each assessment item to move on.QuizzesAt the end of each lesson, there's a multiple-choice quiz.Case StudiesTwo case studies and a scenario followed by a multiple-choice quiz.Reading ActivityA reading activity on Potentially Hazardous Foods followed by a multiple-choice quiz.Observer ReportYou must be observed demonstrating certain practical tasks (e.g., hand washing, appropriate clothing) which is documented in the Observer Report. A suitable co-worker or supervisor can complete the observation and report.Quality Assurance ProcessAIFS reserves the right to contact you or your observer for verification before awarding certification.
Prerequisites
There are no training prerequisites for this course - you can simply enrol and get started.Language, Literacy and NumeracyWhilst there are no training prerequisites, there are some requirements around language, literacy and numeracy. In order to complete this course you should be able to perform everyday tasks such as:
- Reading and responding to online postings in chat rooms
- Taking minutes in a community meeting
- Attending and participating in a community meeting
- Creating a personal weekly budget in a spreadsheet
Technical Requirements
You need to make sure that you have the following in order to be able to complete the Food Safety Supervisor 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.
Be Trained for Your Food Industry Sector
Develop expert skills with sector-specific Food Safety Supervisor trainingRetail Sector
Units of competency awarded:
- SIRRFSA001 - Handle food safely in a retail environment
Food Processing Sector
Units of competency awarded:
- FBPFSY1002 Follow work procedures to maintain food safety
- FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
Health & Community Sector
Units of competency awarded:
- HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
- HLTFSE005 Apply and monitor food safety requirements
- HLTFSE007 Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
Transport & Distribution Sector
Units of competency awarded:
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
Training for food sectorsDuring registration, select the appropriate food sector (Hospitality, Retail, Food Processing, Health & Community Services, or Transport & Distribution).
Common Questions
Learn more about what our students ask about this courseHow long does the course take to complete?The online lessons, multiple choice quizzes and case studies in this course take most people around six to eight hours to complete.
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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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When will I get my Statement of Attainment?Our assessors work full-time Monday to Friday and often process your Statement of Attainment within a few days of students completing the course.
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Do I need to go somewhere for an exam?No, you don't need to go anywhere for an exam. You can complete the entire course within the comfort of your own home and workplace, at a time that suits you.
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Is this the course I need for my food business licence?Yes, all food businesses must comply with Food Standard 3.2.2A and have employed at least one qualified Food Safety Supervisor before applying for a food business licence.
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Where can I learn more?AIFS provides comprehensive information about nationally recognised Food Safety Supervisor training, as well as general food safety information.
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