Food Safety Supervisor Courses in NSW
Food Safety Supervisor certification is mandatory for food businesses in NSW. Every food business must have at least one certified Food Safety Supervisor on site whenever food is being handled. The SITXFSA006 course takes one day and is valid for 5 years.
About the Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Under the NSW Food Act 2003 and the Food Regulation 2015, all food businesses in NSW that handle potentially hazardous food must have at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor. The FSS must be on site or reasonably available whenever food is being prepared, served, or stored.
SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices is the nationally recognised unit of competency required for Food Safety Supervisor certification in NSW. The course covers food safety hazards, temperature control, cleaning and sanitising, personal hygiene, and food safety program management.
Non-compliance carries serious penalties. NSW Food Authority inspectors can issue improvement notices, penalty infringement notices, or prosecution for food businesses operating without a certified Food Safety Supervisor. The certificate is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before it expires.
1 day
Duration
$150–$250
Typical price
5 years
Certificate valid
SITXFSA006
Qualification code
NSW food businesses must have at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor on staff at all times when food is being handled. The certificate is valid for 5 years.
Who Needs Food Safety Supervisor Certification?
- Nominated Food Safety Supervisors in cafes, restaurants, and takeaway shops
- Commercial kitchen managers and head chefs
- Hotel and pub food service managers
- Aged care and hospital food service staff
- Childcare centre staff responsible for food preparation
- Catering business operators
- Food truck and market stall operators
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do all food businesses in NSW need a Food Safety Supervisor?
Yes. Under NSW food safety legislation, all food businesses that handle potentially hazardous food must have at least one trained Food Safety Supervisor. This includes restaurants, cafes, takeaway shops, catering businesses, food trucks, aged care kitchens, and childcare centres that prepare food.
How long is a Food Safety Supervisor certificate valid?
A Food Safety Supervisor certificate in NSW is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. You must renew it before it expires. If your certificate lapses, your food business may not be compliant with NSW food safety legislation.
How much does the Food Safety Supervisor course cost?
Food Safety Supervisor courses in NSW typically cost between $150 and $250 per person. Prices vary by provider. Some providers offer group rates for businesses training multiple staff members.
Can I do the Food Safety Supervisor course online?
Some providers offer blended delivery — online theory followed by a practical or assessment component. Check with individual providers whether fully online delivery is accepted for your situation. Many providers deliver the course face to face in a single day.
What is the penalty for not having a Food Safety Supervisor in NSW?
NSW Food Authority can issue penalty infringement notices of up to $880 for individuals and $1,760 for corporations for food safety offences. More serious breaches can result in prosecution with fines up to $275,000 for corporations and $55,000 for individuals. Having no FSS on site is a common compliance issue flagged during inspections.
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