There are only two food sectors, also known as food industries, recognised in NSW: Hospitality and Retail.
The NSW Food Authority generally doesn’t differentiate between the two, which means that you can complete either; the two Hospitality Units of Competency; or the one Retail Unit of Competency, to be considered a Food Safety Supervisor.
Below is a list of the NSW-approved food industry sectors, including their Units of Competency:
Hospitality: Suitable if you work in a hotel, restaurant, bar, pub or cafe
SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices
Retail: Suitable if you work in catering, a supermarket, a deli, grocer, convenience store, service station, take-away store or market stall
SIRRFSA001 - Handle food safely in a retail environment
It’s important to note that the NSW Food Authority will only recognise training if it’s delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has been approved by the Authority - such as the Australian Institute of Food Safety.
Before beginning any Food Safety Supervisor training, it’s a good idea to contact your local council or state government to find out which Units of Competency you need to complete, in order to be qualified to work as a Food Safety Supervisor.