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Food Handler Basics Training

 

Food Handler Basics is a free, non-accredited, online training course developed by the Food Authority. It covers the basic knowledge requirements for food handlers in Standard 3.2.2A of the Food Standards Code. 

The training features 8 modules, including a test at the end, and takes about an hour to complete.

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Food Handler Basics Training

Module 1: Being a food handler
NSW Food Authority | Food Handler Basics Australians enjoy great food, and we produce some of the highest quality and freshest food in the world. Australian food safety laws state food sold must be safe to eat, as described, and free from contamination. Even the best food in the world can turn nasty if poorly […]
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Module 2: Personal hygiene
NSW Food Authority | Food handler Basics Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. The most common cause of food poisoning is eating food contaminated by bacteria – a type of microorganism found in soil, and on animals and people. Maintaining good personal hygiene helps prevent contamination of food with harmful bacteria. […]
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Module 3: Food contamination
NSW Food Authority | Food Handler Basics In this topic you will learn about one of the most important aspects of food safety, food contamination. If you don’t understand how food contamination occurs or how to avoid it, you will not be able to work safely with food. We will demonstrate: Ways food can be contaminated Symptoms of food poisoning […]
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Module 4: Food handling
NSW Food Authority | Food Handler Basics This topic outlines the rules to be followed while actually handling food, such as: How gloves should be used when handling food The rules for defrosting frozen food The correct cooking temperatures The rules for cooling food How to reheat food safely Correct Food Handling Maintaining good personal hygiene. […]
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Module 5: Food delivery, storage and display
NSW Food Authority | Food Handler Basics When you work in the food industry, apart from cooking and serving food, you may also be responsible for the delivery, storage and display of the food. Food can easily get contaminated when doing these things. When you complete this topic you will be ale to explain: Safe […]
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Module 6: Cleaning and sanitising
NSW Food Authority | Food Handler Basics This topic will focus on cleaning and will also let you know about the importance of sanitising. Cleaning and sanitising are not tasks that most of us enjoy doing but they are very important, along with other measures, to ensure food safety and prevention of food poisoning. You will be able to describe […]
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Module 7: Food allergens
NSW Food Authority | Food Handler Basics In Australia allergies are very common. People can be allergic to a range of different substances such as pets, pollens, grasses, insects or food. As a food handler it is important that you have an understanding of food allergies and food intolerances. You will be able to describe: The difference […]
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Module 8: Test
Please proceed to complete the test provided via the links below. There are two options: VIC and NSW. Choose the link that corresponds to your relevant region. Upon successful completion of the test, a PDF certificate will be automatically sent to the email address you provided during registration. Once you have received your certificate, scroll […]
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