General food handler training, industry best practice is a refresher every 1 to 3 years. Regular training is vital to ensure skills are up to date, reinforce hygienic practices, and address any changes in food handling procedures or common foodborne illness risks.
15-Minute Course
Food Safety Training Course
This food safety and food handling training course will help your staff to understand the importance of how to handle food safely, prevent food contamination, identify personal hygiene requirements and food storage practices in different food handling settings.
Online Food Safety and Food Handling Training Course
For Employees, Contractors and Volunteers
Food safety and the proper handling of food are vital for protecting public health, reducing economic costs, maintaining consumer trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, preventing food waste, protecting vulnerable individuals and upholding ethical standards.
Did you know these facts about food safety and food handling?
- Adhering to food safety practices is essential for the well-being of individuals and the overall health of society.
- Food handlers are required to take deliverage steps to keep food safe and free from harmful bacteria.
Food safety and handling training course overview
The online food safety course for employees, contractors and volunteers covers the importance of food safety and food handling, personal hygiene requirements, how to prevent food contamination, food storage practices and the difference between cleaning and sanitising. It encourages all individuals who handle food to be mindful of their hygiene requirements and understand how to effectively work with food to ensure there is no contamination that can lead to food poisoning.
Target audience of the food safety training course
This food safety course is suitable for all people or groups, including employees, food handlers, food service workers, kitchen staff, restaurant staff, contractors, and volunteers. This online food safety and handling training course can be provided to new starters at induction and also as refresher food safety training on an ongoing basis. It is ideal for individuals working in distribution centres, manufacturing, and in roles related to warehousing and distribution, ensuring that all personnel are equipped with the necessary knowledge to maintain food safety standards.
Topics covered in the food safety and handling course
The following topics are covered in this Food Safety course:
- The importance of food safety and handling
- Identifying personal hygiene requirements
- Preventing food contamination
- Safe food storage practices
- Differences between cleaning and sanitising
- Different food handling settings.
Duration of the food safety training course
This food safety and handling training course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Learner experience of the food safety and handling course
This online food safety and handling training course is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. It can be delivered through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system or human resource management platform or via your existing learning management system if you already have one. During this food safety training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce the importance of food safety and handling, understanding personal hygiene requirements, preventing food contamination and understanding the difference between cleaning and sanitising.
Learning outcomes of the food safety training course
At the end of this online food safety course, your employees, contractors, and volunteers will be able to:
- Understand the importance of food safety and handling
- Be able to implement good personal hygiene
- Prevent food contamination and food poisoning
- Understand safe food storage practices
- Recognise the difference between cleaning and sanitising
- Recognise different food handling settings.
Business outcomes of the food safety and handling course
Once your staff have completed this online food safety course, you will receive the following benefits:
- Be aware that everyone understands the importance of food safety and handling
- Have staff implement good personal hygiene
- Ensure the prevention of food contamination
- Implementation of safe food storage practices
- Build understanding to ensure safe food handling processes
Other related online courses
The food safety training can be completed as stand-alone eLearning or rolled out with other Sentrient online workplace compliance training at induction and as a regular refresher training. Other related courses by Sentrient include medication management, restrictive practices, and cultural awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the course cover the four key areas of the 'Temperature Danger Zone'?
Yes, The course defines the Temperature Danger Zone as being between 5 °C and 60 °C. It teaches the four key rules: keeping cold food below 5 °C, keeping hot food above 60 °C, rapid cooling procedures, and safe reheating methods to minimise bacterial growth.
What are the correct hand hygiene procedures taught in the food safety course?
The training provides explicit instructions on when and how to wash hands properly. This includes washing for at least 20 seconds, using the designated handwashing sink, and the critical times when handwashing is required (e.g., after using the toilet, before and after handling raw food, and after handling waste).
How are effective cleaning and sanitising distinguished in the training?
The course clarifies that cleaning removes food soil and dirt, while sanitising reduces microorganisms to a safe level. Staff learn the correct two-step process: Clean first with detergent and water, and then Sanitise using heat or chemical sanitiser, ensuring surfaces are safe for food contact.
How long does the food safety course online typically take to complete?
The course is designed to be efficient for busy employees, generally taking around 15 minutes to complete. As it is self-paced, users can start and stop the training as needed.
Is there a final assessment, and what happens if a staff member fails it?
Yes, a final assessment is mandatory to prove the retention of safe food handling skills. If a staff member fails, they are typically given multiple attempts to retake the assessment after reviewing the relevant sections, ensuring they achieve the required level of competency before certification is granted.
What proof of training is provided for our business records and health inspector audits?
Upon passing the final assessment, the food handler receives a downloadable Certificate of Completion. This dated digital document is essential evidence to demonstrate to local council health inspectors and auditors that your business has met the mandatory training requirement for its food handlers.
