Key details
Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 4 - 6 weeks. The length of time to complete this qualification will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
Intake
Locations
Entry requirements
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Overview
This program provides participants with a set of skills to work hygienically when handling food and supervising the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Fees
Fee-Free TAFE: eligible NT government supported students who apply between 1 January and 31 March 2023 will have tuition fees waived if completed before June 2024.
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $110.00. For students who are not eligible for an NT Government supported place there is a flat fee of $280.00.
International VET Package
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Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To achieve SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set, a total of two (2) units of competency must be completed as listed below.
Course structure
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
The total Nominal Hours for this training program is 55.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
SITXFSA005 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 |
SITXFSA006 | Participate in safe food handling practices | 40 |
Total nominal hours for the training program | 55 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There are no entry requirements for this program.
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
Participants must have access to a commercial kitchen to complete this Skills Set. This may be their place of employment that operates a permanent or temporary kitchen premises, smaller food preparation or bar areas, or another suitable venue they have arranged access to.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited Skill Set from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Palmerston, Remote, Online
Study Mode: On campus, online, workplace assessment
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
Find a CDU agent partner to help you apply
Applicants may seek further information about international education in Australia from theAustralian Government Department of Education and Training or from our overseas / external representatives.
To help with the process, we've compile a list of authorised representatives.
Not sure if you are a domestic or international student?
That's OK - it can be a little tricky to know the difference.
To help you out, we've put together a guide to answer any questions you might have.
Things like the difference between domestic and international students or the difference between course types like VET and undergraduate.
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