Online Food Safety Courses
Build practical food handling and hygiene skills with online food safety training. Explore the course below and check the learning, assessment and workplace requirements before enrolling.
Registered provider
National Courses Pty Ltd · RTO 41072, trading as National Online Courses.
Course unit
SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices.
Training delivery
Self-paced online learning with the assessments specified on the Food Handler course page.
Course options
Food Handler training for food workplaces across Australia. Check that the course suits your role and industry.
Before you book
Review the unit, assessment arrangements, identification and USI requirements. Food Safety Supervisor roles may require additional training.
Choose your online food safety course
Explore the Food Handler course, including its current fee, entry requirements and assessment arrangements. Check the training your workplace requires before booking.
Online Food Safety Knowledge Base
Understand Food Safety training, choose the right course and prepare for online study. These guides explain the key things to check before you enrol.
What is food safety training?
Food safety training develops the knowledge and skills used to handle food safely, maintain hygiene and reduce contamination. It helps workers understand the day-to-day practices that keep food suitable for customers.
The listed Food Handler course covers SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices. Read the course page for the exact training and assessment arrangements.
Who is food handling training for?
Food handling skills are relevant to people who prepare, store, serve or transport food. This can include kitchen staff, café workers, caterers, retail food workers and staff in care settings.
The training you need depends on your tasks, business and industry. Confirm the requirements with your employer before selecting a course.
What will you learn?
Learn about safe food handling, personal hygiene, contamination prevention and cleaning and sanitising. The course develops practical awareness of the steps used to keep food safe throughout workplace activities.
Read the course details for learning outcomes and assessment tasks, including any practical evidence or access to a suitable workplace that may be required.
Food Handler or Food Safety Supervisor?
A food handler works with food. A Food Safety Supervisor has additional responsibilities for advising and supervising food handlers. The roles have different training and certification requirements.
Do not assume a single food handling unit qualifies you as a Food Safety Supervisor. Check the required units and local arrangements. Read the FSANZ guidance.
How does online study work?
The listed course uses self-paced online learning. Work through the material and complete the required assessments within the course access period.
Online learning does not necessarily remove practical assessment requirements. Check the equipment, evidence and workplace arrangements before enrolling, and ask NOC if you need help planning your study.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
Your course page provides the current fee and study arrangements. Check what is included, how long you have access and how assessments are completed.
Study time varies with your experience and progress. Allow time to gather any practical evidence and complete the full assessment process.
What do you need before enrolling?
Confirm the course suits your role and read its identification, device and assessment requirements. Have your Unique Student Identifier (USI) ready, unless an exemption applies. You can create or find your USI online.
Contact NOC before booking if you need help with English, learning support, accessibility or access to the resources needed for assessment.
What certification will you receive?
After successful completion of the required training and assessment, you receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit or units completed. Keep a copy for your employer and your records.
Food handler skills, workplace induction and Food Safety Supervisor certification are separate considerations. Check the requirements for your role, including any refresher training. Read the FSANZ food handler guidance.
Online Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs food safety training?
People who handle food need skills and knowledge appropriate to their work. The required training depends on the business, food handling activities and local or industry requirements. Check with your employer before enrolling.
Is the Food Handler course nationally recognised?
The course page lists SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices. After successful completion, a Statement of Attainment records the unit achieved. Confirm that this unit meets your workplace’s needs.
Does this make me a Food Safety Supervisor?
Do not assume so. Food Safety Supervisor roles have additional training and certification requirements. Check the units and local arrangements required for that role before booking.
How long does the online course take?
The learning is self-paced. Check the course page for the expected duration, access period and assessment requirements, including any practical evidence you need to provide.
Does food safety training expire?
Requirements for refresher training depend on your role, employer and applicable rules. Food Safety Supervisor certification has separate currency requirements. Confirm the requirements that apply to you.
How will I receive my certificate?
After successful completion of all required training and assessment, you receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit or units achieved. Keep your enrolment and contact details accurate.
Can I study on a mobile device?
Check the course’s device requirements before enrolling. Online learning and practical assessment activities may need different equipment or access to workplace resources.
Can I start a food handling job after the course?
Your employer must confirm the training, induction and other requirements for the role. A Statement of Attainment does not replace workplace procedures or any additional certification required.
Is this suitable for aged care or childcare?
The required units can differ between hospitality, retail and care settings. Confirm the unit your employer or industry requires before selecting this course.
What if I need help with the assessment?
Contact NOC for learning support and information about reassessment arrangements. All required assessments must be successfully completed before certification is issued.
Why choose NOC for your online Food Safety course?
National Online Courses helps you understand the available food safety course and prepare for online study. Training is delivered through National Courses Pty Ltd, RTO 41072.
Build useful food handling and hygiene knowledge through self-paced learning, with clear information about the course and its assessment requirements. Choose training that matches the work you do and the expectations of your workplace.
If you need help choosing the course or arranging learning support, call 1300 512 501 or email admin@noc.edu.au.