Food businesses in the ACT will fall into one of three food industry sectors – Hospitality, Retail or Health & Community.
The Units of Competency for each are outlined below, as well as some examples of the types of food businesses which fall into each food industry sector:
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
Note: Supermarket workers located within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) should select the Hospitality industry to meet ACT government requirements.
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
Health & Community: Suitable if you work in a hospital, aged care or childcare facility
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.