Whether you're a food worker, business owner or training manager, our food safety courses make it easy for you to meet your legal requirements.
If you work with food or train people who do, you’ll benefit greatly from the AIFS Membership Program.
If you’re enrolled in an AIFS course and need some help, or want information about studying with us, this section is a great place to start.
From cafes to catering companies, market stalls to supermarkets, every food business in Australia must meet all federal, state and local requirements for food safety training.
The AIFS Resource Library is a collection of food safety resources including templates, posters, guides, videos, fact sheets and more. You can also find the latest food safety news, blog and product recalls.
Learn about AIFS and our mission to reduce food-borne illness in Australia.Food safety credentials when you need them
As a food worker, you never know when Health Inspectors might conduct a surprise food audit on your workplace.
The official AIFS Food Safety Card makes it easy to prove that you meet your legal food safety training requirements.
You'll receive a complimentary card when you complete one of our nationally recognised food safety courses.
Official, safe and recognised all over Australia
Proof of your training
Includes your Statement of Attainment - proof you have the right training to be a Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor.
Accepted Australia-wide
AIFS is a Registered Training Organisation which means that our Food Safety Cards are nationally recognised.
Blue and green cards
When you complete Food Handler training you'll get a Blue Card, after completing Food Safety Supervisor training you'll receive a Green Card.
Health Inspector ready
With your convenient wallet sized card in your pocket at work, you'll always be ready for surprise food audits.
Security guaranteed
Food Safety Cards can't be replicated like paper, and contain unique ID information that can be validated on demand.
No extra charge
Food Safety Cards are sent to you at no extra charge upon completion of the AIFS Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor course.
Food Safety Card Comparison
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Food Safety Supervisor Card |
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Who is this Food Safety Card for? |
Designed for Food Handlers - anyone who prepares, handles or serves food as part of their day-to-day job. | Designed for Food Safety Supervisors, who need to undertake more comprehensive food safety training than Food Handlers. |
Legal Requirements |
All employees who prepare, handle or serve food must undertake food safety training to meet the federal requirements under Food Safety Standard 3.2.2. | At least one Food Safety Supervisor per business is required to meet state specific legislation (QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT). Recommended in other states/territories. |
How do I get this Card? |
You will be automatically sent this card once you successfully complete the Food Handler course. | You will be automatically sent this card once you successfully complete a Food Safety Supervisor or NSW Recertification course. |
Recognition |
Nationally recognised. Your Statement of Attainment is printed on the back of the card and is accepted as proof of training throughout Australia. | Nationally recognised. Your Statement of Attainment is printed on the back of the card and is accepted as proof of training throughout Australia. |
Cost |
This card comes at no additional cost upon completion of the Food Handler course. | This card comes at no additional cost upon completion of a Food Safety Supervisor or NSW Recertification course. |
Industries |
Applicable to Food Handlers working in any industry. | Applicable to Food Safety Supervisors working in:
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Associated Course |
Click here to learn more about the Food Handler course. | Click here to learn more about the Food Safety Supervisor course. |
How do I get a Food Safety Card?
Food Safety Cards are provided to all students who complete a nationally recognised course with AIFS including:
Food Handler Course
A short online course to meet food worker training requirements. Suitable for anyone who will handle, prepare or store food in the workplace.
Food Safety Supervisor Course
An online course to meet legislation in NSW, QLD, VIC and ACT. All food businesses in these states need a qualified Food Safety Supervisor on staff.
