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SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Occupation Type

Food Preparation Assistants NFD

AFB: This course may be ABSTUDY approved, and attract Away From Base (AFB) funding and support for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. For further information and/or eligibility, please visit cdu.edu/afb.

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.

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.

Certification requirements apply at a state and territory level to individuals involved in food handling or supervision. Certification in some States relies on the achievement of specific units of competency relating to food safety.

Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support specific units of competency must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.

This program is available to international students (CRICOS exempt). Please refer to VET International for the course and fee information.

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs campus Palmerston campus Students place of employment Regional and remote locations (by negotiation)
Duration	Participants will be able to complete the requirements of the course within 4 - 6 weeks. *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
Study Mode	Blended Delivery incorporates two (2) days of face-to-tace training. Delivery may be undertaken at the student's place of employment or an operating kitchen. *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	A course timetable will be provided on application for the course.

Career Opportunities

This skill set is for food handling personnel or food safety supervisors working in tourism, hospitality and catering organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, and smaller food preparation or bar areas.

On completion of this program, students may receive credits for the units into qualifications within the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

Course Information Flyer(s)

SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited Skill Set from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Palmerston, Remote

Study Mode: face-to-face, workplace assessment

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

There are no entry requirements for this program.

Participants must have access to a commercial kitchen to complete this Skill 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.

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Required Resources

Students are issued with the required learning and assessment materials for each unit.

Computer and internet access is required to source information and complete assessments.

English Language Requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all VET International applicants must satisfy the University's English language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 4 - 6 weeks. Delivery incorporates two (2) days of face-to-face theory training. There are also practical activities to be completed in the student's own time. Delivery may be undertaken at the student's place of employment or an operating kitchen.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Location: Palmerston and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7800 (PAL) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.culinaryarts@cdu.edu.au