Course Overview

This unit will give you the skills and knowledge required to follow the key hygiene procedures that apply in many sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. It is particularly relevant to kitchen, housekeeping, food and beverage, and some tour operators.

If your business prepares and sells food, this course can enhance your existing food handling procedures to ensure you maintain the highest standard of hygienic preparation for your customers.

The completion of this unit is a government requirement for people serving or handling food as part of their employment, fundraising or community requirements.

Course structure

In this course you will learn about:

• Food regulations
• Food poisoning micro-organisms
• Personal and environmental hygiene
• Cleaning and maintenance practices
• Food storage preparation and display
• Pests and pest control.

Is this course right for me?

This course is designed for people working in, or wishing to enter employment in the hospitality industry where food handling takes place. It is also suitable for community or fundraising group members who require this unit to support their operations.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Online Requirements

Students who choose to study this course online will require a basic understanding of a Windows operating system and the internet.

From a technology perspective, students will require the use of the internet (preferably via broadband access) to access the TAFE Virtual Campus, Flash Player and a PDF Reader (such as Adobe Reader).

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Preferred Hardware Requirements:Windows PC: Windows XP, Pentium 3, 256Mb RAM
Macintosh: OS10.1 up, G3, 256Mb RAM

You will also require a sound card and speakers.

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Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course, however, students are asked to wear sensible dress and shoes to class. Online: To successfully undertake the course online, students will require a basic understanding of computer operation.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Theory (written) assessment.

Online course: The course is delivered online via the TAFE Virtual campus and consists of easy to read information interspersed with assessment tasks such as True/False questions and short answer quizzes. Following completion of the online assessment, students will be required to provide some form of practical evidence to validate the learning. The practical evidence may be supplied by demonstrating the necessary skills in the workplace, on video or at one of our GippsTAFE campuses.

Course Times

Campus	Time	Date	Session Code
Traralgon	6.00pm - 9.30pm	29th May & 5th June	THOS2FH12C
Morwell	9.00am - 4.30pm	26th June	MHOS2FH12E
Morwell	6.00pm - 9.30pm	17th & 24th July	MHOS2FH12F
Leongatha	9.00am - 5.00pm	6th August
Leongatha	9.00am - 5.00pm	26th October
Leongatha	9.00am - 5.00pm	27th November

Online Course

Students choosing to study this course online have the  flexibility of accessing the course content and assessment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.