HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices

HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices

The course applies to individuals who work or seek work as a Food Handler (Level 1 Food Safety). This course is designed for individuals working in roles that involve handling food, specifically in health and community sectors.

It is ideal for workers who prepare, provide, and serve food primarily to vulnerable groups including the elderly, children and infants, pregnant women, and people with medical conditions, immune deficiencies, or allergies. This unit will provide you with the skills and knowledge of personal hygiene and basic food safety to prevent contamination of food that could result in a food-borne illness.  The course also covers Standard 3.3.1 Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to maintain personal hygiene, ensure food safety, keep food handling areas clean, and properly dispose of food. It's designed for food service workers who work under supervision and follow specific guidelines. The skills must align with national and state legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and industry practices.

Key Components:

  1. Personal Hygiene Standards:

    • Follow procedures for maintaining personal hygiene.

    • Report any health conditions or illnesses and adhere to company protocols for continuing work.

    • Wear and maintain bandages, dressings, appropriate clothing, personal protective gear, and footwear to prevent contamination.

    • Follow hand washing procedures using the designated facilities.

  2. Cleanliness of Food Handling Areas:

    • Keep the workplace clean and tidy as per workplace requirements.

    • Implement measures to prevent pests from entering food premises.

    • Identify and report any signs of pests.

  3. Food Safety Program:

    • Handle and store food according to the food safety guidelines.

    • Store, use, and dispose of single-use items properly to avoid contamination.

    • Separate food meant for disposal and follow proper disposal procedures.

    • Identify and report any practices that do not align with the food safety program.

    • Take corrective actions within your responsibility level and report them to your supervisor, ensuring all actions are documented as required.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Maintain Personal Hygiene:

    • Practice proper personal hygiene and report any health issues.

    • Wear and care for the required clothing and protective gear to prevent contamination.

    • Follow hand washing protocols using the appropriate facilities.

  2. Keep Food Handling Areas Clean:

    • Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

    • Implement and follow measures to keep pests out.

    • Recognise and report signs of pests promptly.

  3. Follow Food Safety Guidelines:

    • Handle and store food as per the food safety program.

    • Use and dispose of single-use items correctly to avoid contamination.

    • Separate and dispose of food properly following established procedures.

  4. Identify and Report Issues:

    • Recognise and report any practices that don't comply with the food safety program.

    • Take and report corrective actions within your level of responsibility, ensuring proper documentation.

  5. Proper Hand Washing:

    • Follow correct hand washing procedures to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.

Participants are required to demonstrate their practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures through a third-party observation form. This assessment can be conducted in any food-handling setting, including commercial kitchens, catering production lines, or food preparation areas equipped with industry-standard equipment for storing, preparing, displaying, serving, and disposing of food. Observations can occur at a workplace, or through volunteer opportunities at community centres, sports clubs, or local councils.

Unit Being Delivered

The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.

  • HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

Important information prior to enrolment

+ COURSE DELIVERY

The course is delivered online with the practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures completed through the third-party observation form. Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form.

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

• Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form.

+ COURSE DURATION

  • Self-Paced - It is expected students may complete the course within 3-4 hours (depending on experience levels) This can be completed over a number of sessions. Your course progress will be saved.

  • Students are expected to complete all learning and assessment activities within six (6) months of enrolment. Failure to complete all requirements may result in your enrolment being disabled/cancelled.

+ ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the Assessment Activities section.

+ COURSE FEES AND PAYMENTS

  • $60

  • Refund and fee protection policy – Please refer to the student handbook.

  • Payment Terms – Payment is upfront through the enrollment link via credit card.

+ LEARNERS RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING COMPLAINTS

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

+ CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REQUIRMENTS

No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.

What happens at the course?

+ LEARNING ACTIVITIES

All learning activities are contained in the online course and may be presented in a variety formats. This may include, but is also not limited to: video presentations, slide presentations, online learner manuals, fact sheets and/or other downloadable documents.

+ ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

Performance tasks & scenarios

• The practical skills and knowledge of food safety procedures must be completed through a third-party observation form. Students must either be employed or secure a volunteer position at a workplace that will provide a third-party observer. This observer is responsible for witnessing and documenting the student's demonstrations using Allens Training third-party report form

Theory assessment: Assessment consists of multiple choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.