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FH001 Hospitality Hygiene for Food Handlers

Job Trainer Australia offers a food unit that fulfills the explicit training requirements of Standard 3.2.2A. This unit serves as an entry-level requirement for food handlers who directly handle food or food contact surfaces.

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Overview Course + Assessment Duration + Certificate Student Requirements Food Standard 3.2.2A

Food Safety Training for Food Handlers Online

A two-hour, self-paced food safety course built around Standard 3.2.2A — for every food handler in hotels, restaurants, cafes and food service.

100% Online  ·  Approx. 2 hours  ·  Certificate of Completion
FH001 Hospitality Hygiene for Food Handlers

Food safety is paramount in hospitality. Whether you run a hotel, restaurant, cafe or any food service business, the wellbeing of your customers and compliance with food safety regulations are non-negotiable. The FH001 Hospitality Hygiene for Food Handlers course is a specialised food safety training program designed to address the requirements of Standard 3.2.2A, equipping your staff with the knowledge and skills to meet legislative requirements and uphold impeccable food handling standards every time food is handled, cooked or managed. Delivered 100% online by Job Trainer Australia (RTO 45742), it takes about two hours, and you receive a Certificate of Completion as soon as you finish.

Course at a Glance

Course Code
FH001
Price
$25.00 + GST
Duration
Approx. 2 hours
Delivery
100% Online
Prerequisite
None
Awarded
Certificate of Completion
Course Type
Professional development
Expiry
No expiry
Provider
Job Trainer Australia

Professional development course. This short course is delivered by Job Trainer Australia (RTO 45742) as non-accredited professional development. On completion you receive a Certificate of Completion, not a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. For nationally recognised training, see our accredited courses.

Who Should Attend?

Food handlers in hospitality — Staff in hotels, restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs and all sectors of the hospitality industry.

Chefs, cooks and kitchen hands — Anyone preparing, cooking or storing food.

Servers and front-of-house — Wait staff, baristas and bar staff who handle food and drink.

Managers and supervisors — Leaders who must ensure all food handlers have completed compliant food safety training.

Businesses meeting Standard 3.2.2A — Food businesses that must show all food handlers have completed a food safety training course or have appropriate skills and knowledge.

What You Will Learn

Safe food handling

Essential principles of safe food handling, storage and preparation, including the temperature danger zone.

Food contamination

Keeping raw and cooked food separate, allergen management, food storage and separate utensils and chopping boards.

Cleaning and sanitising

Correct procedures for cleaning then sanitising premises and equipment, using food-safe chemicals or heat.

Personal hygiene

Obligations for sick employees, handwashing, uniforms and grooming.

Compliance and best practice

Understanding and adhering to food safety regulations and industry best practice.

Risk assessment

Identifying potential food safety risks and mitigating them effectively.

100% Online Training

Train any time, 24/7, on any device. Start, pause and resume whenever it suits you — the platform remembers where you left off. Secure SSL-encrypted platform with interactive content built around real workplace situations.

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Typical completion time

3 mths

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Why Train with Job Trainer Australia?

Registered Training Organisation

Job Trainer Australia is an ASQA-registered RTO (45742). This professional development course is delivered on the same platform, by the same team, as our nationally recognised RSA and food safety courses.

Trusted by 10,000+ Students

Thousands of Australian hospitality and retail workers have trained with Job Trainer Australia.

Real Support

Live chat, phone (1300 020 615) and email support from an Australian-based team, plus a free mobile app for learning on the go.

Built for Workplaces

Employers can purchase codes for staff through a Business Account and track completions — ideal for inductions and team professional development.

Ready to start? Use the Start Course Now button at the top of this page ↑

Frequently Asked Questions

Tap any question to view the answer.

Does this course meet Standard 3.2.2A?

The course covers every topic Standard 3.2.2A lists for a food safety training course — safe handling of food, food contamination, cleaning and sanitising of food premises and equipment, and personal hygiene — and provides a Certificate of Completion as evidence that the training has been completed. It is the simpler option for food businesses that need to show their food handlers have completed food safety training under Standard 3.2.2A, without undertaking the fully accredited unit SITXFSA005.

Is the course nationally recognised?

No. FH001 Hospitality Hygiene for Food Handlers is a professional development short course. You receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Job Trainer Australia (RTO 45742), not a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. If you need the nationally recognised unit SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety, see our accredited food safety courses.

How long does the course take?

Approximately 2 hours, self-paced. You can start and stop as often as you like and the platform saves your progress. You have 12 weeks (3 months) from purchase to complete the course, and can request an extension through our support channels.

How is the course assessed?

There are four learning modules and four assessments, one after each module, using multiple-choice, drag-and-drop and fill-the-gap questions. A review link in each question takes you back to the learning content if you need to refresh your memory.

When do I get my certificate?

After successful assessment your Certificate of Completion is sent to your registration email and is available for download from your training account.

How much does it cost?

$25.00 plus GST. As a non-VET professional development course, GST applies and is shown separately at checkout.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. Employers can purchase multiple places and issue codes to staff through a Job Trainer Australia Business Account, and track completions in one place. Call 1300 020 615 to set one up.

Job Trainer Australia RTO 45742 | Professional development course | 53/15 Labouchere Road, South Perth WA 6151 | 1300 020 615 | info@jta.edu.au

Course Structure and Assessment

The course is divided into short online modules. After each module you complete a quick quiz, and you must answer every question correctly before moving on. There is no written assignment and no observer report — it is designed to be completed in one sitting.

What the course covers

  1. Safe handling of food — Temperature control for potentially hazardous food and the temperature danger zone.

  2. Food contamination — Separating raw and cooked food, allergen management, food storage, separate utensils and chopping boards.

  3. Cleaning and sanitising — Cleaning then sanitising food premises and equipment with food-safe chemicals or heat.

  4. Personal hygiene — Sick employees, handwashing, uniforms and grooming of hair, nails and skin.

How you are assessed

Module quizzes

Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop and fill-the-gap questions after each module. All questions must be answered correctly to progress.

Unlimited review

If you answer incorrectly you can review the learning material and reattempt the question — there is no penalty.

Open book

Refer back to the course content at any time while completing the quizzes.

Instant result

Quizzes are marked automatically. Your Certificate of Completion is issued as soon as the final quiz is passed — no waiting for an assessor.

Certificate of Completion. This is a professional development course, not a nationally recognised unit of competency. Your certificate can be used as evidence of professional development with your employer or industry body.

Duration, Access and Certificate

Approx. 2 hours to complete

Most people finish in a single sitting. Take longer if you like — start, stop and resume at any time and the platform saves your progress.

3 months access

You have 3 months from enrolment to complete the course. We send SMS and email reminders if you haven't logged in for a while.

Certificate issued on completion

Your Certificate of Completion is available in your student portal and emailed to you as soon as you pass the final quiz.

No expiry

Your Certificate of Completion does not expire. Many businesses refresh food safety training periodically as part of their food safety program.

Need more time? If your access lapses, call 1300 020 615 — one free reactivation (a further 3 months) is available on request.

Student Requirements

Resources you will need to complete this course:

Reliable internet

The course includes videos and interactive content, so a stable connection is recommended.

Course and assessment details

See the Course + Assessment tab for how the four modules and assessments work, and the System Requirements tab for device and browser requirements.

Food Standard 3.2.2A

Standard 3.2.2A is a recent addition to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. From 8 December 2023 new requirements apply to food businesses across all Australian states and territories. If your business prepares and serves food, this change affects you.

What the Standard requires

Standard 3.2.2A outlines the need for a food safety management system and defines what a food safety training course must contain. A compliant course must include training in each of the following:

Safe handling of food

Including temperature control measures for potentially hazardous food and understanding the temperature danger zone.

Food contamination

Including strategies to keep raw and cooked food separate, allergen management, food storage, and use of separate utensils and chopping boards.

Cleaning and sanitising

Correct procedures for cleaning then sanitising food premises and equipment, using food-safe chemicals and/or heat as a sanitiser.

Personal hygiene

Including obligations for sick employees, handwashing, uniforms and grooming of hair, nails and skin.

Who does this impact?

The requirements must be met by any business that prepares or serves food in any Australian state or territory. Food safety laws are enforced at state and territory level, but Standard 3.2.2A applies nationally and is more extensive than the previous requirements — so food businesses need to take action to remain compliant, as the consequences of non-compliance can be serious.

Before these changes, several states and territories (including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT) had their own special requirements for food handling and record keeping. All states and territories must now comply with the requirements of Standard 3.2.2A.

This course covers every topic Standard 3.2.2A lists — safe handling of food, food contamination, cleaning and sanitising, and personal hygiene — so your staff can show they have completed a food safety training course that addresses the Standard.

Easy to Enrol Support Pathways Proof of Identification System Requirements

Easy to Enrol — 3 Simple Steps

  1. Register and pay online. Create your free student account (or log in), choose your state and pay $25.00 + GST by card. Access is immediate.

  2. Complete the course. Work through the modules and quizzes at your own pace — about two hours in total — on your phone, tablet or computer.

  3. Download your certificate. Your Certificate of Completion is issued automatically when you pass the final quiz and is stored in your portal for re-download any time.

Training a team? Employers can buy multiple places and issue codes to staff through a Job Trainer Australia Business Account. Call 1300 020 615 or email info@jta.edu.au to set one up.

Need Help? Contact Our Support Team

Live chat

9am – 3pm Monday to Friday (AWST), via the chat icon on this website.

FAQs and Student Handbook

Quick answers in our FAQs; the Student Handbook is linked in the website header.

This course is completed online and needs basic computer, reading and writing skills. If you are unsure whether you have the skills or equipment, contact us before enrolling and we will help.

Where to Next?

Many food handlers go on to the nationally recognised food safety units, and supervisors to Food Safety Supervisor training.

Proof of Identification

As part of our verification protocol for online training we need to make sure that the person enrolled is the person completing the training.

Identification

You will be asked to upload an image of your approved ID into your secure training account at the start of your training and again in your assessment. It is used to verify you before your certificate of completion is issued. Our website is safe and secure, and IDs are deleted and purged periodically from our platform.

Declaration

You will be required to declare that you are the person completing the training and assessment. The declaration is embedded in your training account and is easy to complete online.

System Requirements

To get the most out of your online training, you will need the following:

A valid email account

Your certificate and course reminders are sent to the email you register with.

A valid form of identification

See the Proof of Identification tab for what is needed.

A reliable internet connection

The course includes videos and interactive content, so a stable connection is recommended.

A reliable browser

Our platform has been optimised for Chrome. You can also learn on the go with the free Job Trainer Australia app.

If you are on the device you plan to train on, make sure you can play video with sound — videos like these are used throughout the course learning material.