Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 Sydney

The Food Safety Supervisor Level 2 course is designed for professionals in the Food and Hospitality industry, including cooks, chefs, caterers, and kitchen hands.

This 8-hour classroom training results in an ASQA Accredited Statement of Attainment, ensuring compliance with NSW Food Authority’s legal requirements.

Participants will learn key food safety practices including hazard identification, accurate monitoring, and emergency response.

This qualification teaches essential food handling, storage, and waste management skills, and provides qualifications for career progression as a Food Safety Supervisor.

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 Overview

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Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 training course is delivered and statement of attainment is issued by Edway Training (RTO No 91401).

Edway Training is accredited by Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver SITXFSA005 ‘Use hygienic practices for food safety’ and SITXFSA006 ‘Participate in safe food handling practices’ units of competency. These units meet the NSW Food Authority’s training requirements for Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 training.

Edway Training is an approved training organisation for the purposes of issuing Food Safety Supervisor certificates (FSS certificates) under s106H of the Food Act 2003 by the NSW Food Authority.

If you only require the SITXFSA005 Food Handlers certificate, please click here.

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Level 2 Course Information

• Food Premises Requirement: In NSW, the requirement for a Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) depends on the type of food business. Not all food premises are required to have a Food Safety Supervisor. Please refer to the NSW Food Authority website for more information.

• Responsibility: In NSW, certain food businesses are required to appoint a Food Safety Supervisor who holds a valid FSS certificate. This individual is responsible for overseeing food safety practices and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations​.

• Legal Compliance: Food businesses must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, which sets out the requirements for food safety, including the handling, storage, and preparation of food​.

• Training and Competency: Businesses involved in food handling must obtain the necessary licenses and ensure that their Food Safety Supervisor holds a current certification, which is recognised by the NSW Food Authority. This certification must be renewed every five years.

• Pre-requisite: There is no training pre-requisite for the units of competency SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006.

• Minimum Standards: Our training course covers minimum competency standards applicable to hospitality and various retail sectors.

• Personal Information: In compliance with privacy laws, when enrolling in this course your personal information will be provided to the NSW Food Authority.

• NSW FSS Certificates: Successfully completing the NSW FSS grants students the option of receiving a stand-alone FSS certificate with a unique identifying number. This certificate is in addition to statements of attainment provided to the student for completing the national units of competency. The NSW FSS certificate is the legal document required for any individual who is appointed as the Food Safety Supervisor for a business operating in NSW.

The NSW FSS course covers NSW Food Authority key focus areas including:

• Safe Egg Handling

• Allergen Management

• Cleaning and Sanitising

• Food Act Offences

Course details

What will you receive

Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive:

• Statement of Attainment issued by Edway Training with the below units of competency:

  
  

• SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

• SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

What you will learn

The units of competency SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006 focus on foundational food safety practices. SITXFSA005 emphasises hygienic practices to prevent food contamination, while SITXFSA006 covers safe food handling practices across storage, preparation, and disposal.

Together, they provide an overview of essential food safety measures:

• Adherence to organisational food safety and hygiene procedures.

• Safe storage, preparation, and disposal of food.

• Proper use of single-use items.

• Maintenance of cleanliness in food handling areas.

• Effective personal hygiene to prevent food contamination.

• Reporting of unsafe practices and personal health issues.

Nationally Recognised

Statement of Attainment is nationally recognised all across Australia.

Course requirements

Attendance

Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

It is a requirement that all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in an Edway Training course are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment as part of their student profile. This ensures they have the necessary skills to perform basic calculations, and to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, enabling them to successfully participate in the training and assessment process.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

Identification

Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, proof of age card).Please note only an international passport is accepted as a non-Australian document.IMPORTANT: Student ID (eg university or college) are NOT accepted as a valid form of ID.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CAN NOT BE ISSUED

if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.