Course overview
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- North
- Drysdale Launceston
- North West
- Devonport
- South
- Drysdale Hobart
Attendance options
- Short course
Study type
- Mixed Learning
- Online
- On-Site
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
Learn how to work hygienically when handling food and supervising the safety of food during its storage, preparation, display, service and disposal.
This skill set is for food handling personnel or food safety supervisors working in tourism, hospitality and catering businesses with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, and smaller food preparation or bar areas. From December 2023, in Tasmania, certain food, catering and retail businesses must appoint at least one Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). The FSS must complete training:
- With a registered training organisation (RTO)
- In nationally recognised units of competency
- Every 5 years
Locations, dates & times
| Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | ||||
| Online | 10 Feb 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 | Short course Study online. Recorded practical assessments must be completed in a commercial kitchen/Council approved facility. You must start within 2 weeks of enrolment; assessments must be submitted within 3 months of enrolment confirmation. | Online | Enquire now |
| North | ||||
| Drysdale Launceston | 19 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 16 February 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Launceston | 19 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Launceston | 13 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Tuesday 12 May 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Launceston | 10 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Launceston | 27 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Thursday 27 August 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Launceston | 17 Sep 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Launceston | 28 Sep 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Wednesday 28 October 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| South | ||||
| Drysdale Hobart | 27 Jan 2026 - 23 Feb 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 23 February 2026 10am to 2pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 23 Mar 2026 - 20 Apr 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 20th April 2026 from 10am to 2pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 23 Mar 2026 - 24 Mar 2026 | Short course 2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm. | On-Site | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 27 Apr 2026 - 25 May 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 25th May 2026 10am to 2pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 22 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2026 | Short course 2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm. | On-Site | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 29 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 27th July 2026 10am to 2pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 24 Aug 2026 - 25 Aug 2026 | Short course 2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm. | On-Site | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 30 Sep 2026 - 28 Oct 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 28th October 10am to 2pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 26 Oct 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 23rd November 2026 10am to 2pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Drysdale Hobart | 26 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2026 | Short course 2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm. | On-Site | Apply now |
| North West | ||||
| Devonport | 2 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2025 | Short course 2 full days, 9.15am - 3pm | On-Site | Enquire now |
| Devonport | 17 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | On-Site | Apply now |
| Devonport | 23 Feb 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Thursday 26 March 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Devonport | 4 May 2026 - 3 Jun 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Devonport | 4 May 2026 - 5 May 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | On-Site | Enquire now |
| Devonport | 26 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Friday 24 July 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Devonport | 6 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | On-Site | Enquire now |
| Devonport | 17 Aug 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 | Short course Online learning with one half day practical face to face class. Online theory and assessments will open 4 weeks prior and MUST be completed before attending the practical class which will be held on Monday 14 September 2026 9am to 1pm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |
| Devonport | 3 Nov 2026 - 4 Nov 2026 | Short course 2 days, 9.15am - 3pm | On-Site | Enquire now |
Career opportunities
- Food safety supervisor
Career opportunities
- Food safety supervisor