JTA-001 Allergen Aware Training

This online course has been prepared to assist proprietors and workers in any food business to gain knowledge about food allergens, and to develop best practice procedures for making their food business safe for customers with allergies.

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Overview
Allergy Aware Training Online — Australian Capital Territory
Allergen awareness training for Canberra's food handlers — supporting food safety across the ACT's hospitality, government, and healthcare sectors.
$30.00  (exc 10% GST)
Allergy Aware Training in Australian Capital Territory

The ACT's concentrated food industry — serving Canberra's public service workforce, international diplomatic community, growing café culture in Braddon and Kingston, and major event catering at venues like the National Convention Centre — requires food handlers who can manage allergen risks for a diverse clientele.

Canberra's international diplomatic community and multicultural population mean food businesses routinely serve customers with varied and sometimes unfamiliar allergy profiles. ACT Health expects food businesses to demonstrate allergen awareness as part of their food safety obligations under the Food Act 2001 (ACT).

From Braddon's café strip and Manuka's dining precinct to Kingston Foreshore restaurants, Parliamentary Triangle catering operations, and hospital kitchens at Canberra Hospital and Calvary, this course gives ACT food handlers the practical skills they need.
Who Should Enrol?

This course is designed for anyone who handles food or food-contact surfaces during their daily work, including:

✔️ Food service workers and food and beverage attendants

✔️ Cooks, chefs, and caterers

✔️ Kitchen stewards and kitchen hands

✔️ Hospital kitchen managers, supervisors, and staff

✔️ School canteen and children's education and care workers

✔️ Bar attendants and front-of-house staff

✔️ Business owners, venue managers, and supervisors

✔️ Mining camp catering and remote food service workers

No prior qualifications are required. This course is suitable for new food handlers as well as experienced workers looking to formalise their allergen awareness knowledge.
What You Will Learn

This course covers the essential knowledge and practical strategies every food handler needs to manage allergen risks effectively:

Allergen Identification
Identify the most common food allergens in Australia, understand how allergic reactions occur, and recognise the signs of anaphylaxis.
Cross-Contamination Prevention
Implement practical strategies to prevent allergen cross-contamination during food preparation, cooking, and service.
Customer Communication
Communicate allergen information confidently to customers and respond appropriately when a customer discloses an allergy.
Allergen Management Procedures
Develop and maintain allergen management procedures for your food business, including labelling, ingredient tracking, and staff protocols.
Assessment & Completion

To make sure you have the required knowledge at the completion of this course, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the online assessment.

The course is divided into modules. After each module you will be presented with a quick quiz, and you must correctly answer each question before proceeding to the next module.

Upon successful completion you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion which can be used towards your professional development obligations and will also assist you in your personal development.
How the Assessment Works

✔️ After each module, a multiple-choice assessment is presented

✔️ Questions include drag and drop, fill in the missing word, and standard multiple choice

✔️ If you submit an incorrect response, you can review the learning material and reattempt the question

✔️ Once you have satisfactorily completed all quizzes, your Certificate of Completion is issued immediately
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should complete allergy aware training in Australian Capital Territory?
Food handlers across the ACT — including Canberra's restaurant and café sector, parliamentary and government catering, hotel kitchens, hospital and aged care facilities, school canteens, and event caterers.
Is allergen awareness training required in Australian Capital Territory?
ACT Health expects food businesses to demonstrate allergen awareness as part of their food safety obligations under the Food Act 2001. This course provides documented training and a certificate of completion.
How much does the Allergy Aware course cost?
The course costs $30.00 (excluding 10% GST). Enrol online and begin training immediately.
How does the assessment work?
The course is divided into modules. After each module you complete a quiz using multiple-choice, drag and drop, and fill-in-the-missing-word questions. If you answer incorrectly, you can review the material and reattempt. Once all quizzes are completed, your Certificate of Completion is issued immediately.
Do I need any prior qualifications?
No. There are no prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for new food handlers as well as experienced workers looking to formalise their allergen awareness knowledge.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. The platform saves your progress automatically. You can stop and start at any time, 24/7, and pick up exactly where you left off. Most learners complete the course in approximately 2 hours.
Enrolling Your Team?
Employers and managers can enrol staff directly. For group or enterprise enrolments, get in touch with our team.
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Get Started Support Duration
  1. Register for the course. 
  2. Provide the required information.  
  3. Complete your online course material and complete all assessments 

Upon successful completion you will be awarded a certificate of completion which can be used towards your professional development obligations and will also assist you in your personal development. 

This course is conducted online and requires basic computer skills, reading and writing skills.

As well as the use of technology to complete the assessment requirements. If you are unsure if you have the skills or equipment contact us to discuss your needs before registering.

To speak to our support team call 1300 020 615 or email info@jta.edu.au 

We also have live chat and a website support enquiry form, or you may find your answers in the Student Handbook in the header of this website.

Please note that live chat is available during hours 9am – 3pm Mon-Fri (WST)

In addition to these support options, our website contains many FAQs, click on the FAQs tab. 

This course will take approximately 1 hour to complete. This may vary from person to person, you may wish to take longer, the choice is yours.

This may vary from person to person, you may wish to take longer, the choice is yours.Job Trainer Australia would like to encourage you to keep actively involved with your training, we will send you SMS alerts when we detect that you haven’t engaged with your course, we are here to support you to complete your training.