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Locations

  • Drysdale Launceston
  • Devonport
  • Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

  • Short course

Study type

  • Mixed Learning
  • Online
  • On-Site
$

Tuition fees:

  • Subsidised $ 150.00
  • Concession* $ 50.00
  • Commercial $ 460.00

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
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
Online
Online10 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.

OnlineEnquire now
North
Drysdale Launceston19 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston19 Mar 2026 -
20 Mar 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

Mixed LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston13 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston10 Jun 2026 -
11 Jun 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

Mixed LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston27 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston17 Sep 2026 -
18 Sep 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

Mixed LearningApply now
Drysdale Launceston28 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 LearningApply now
South
Drysdale Hobart27 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart23 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart23 Mar 2026 -
24 Mar 2026
Short course

2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

On-SiteApply now
Drysdale Hobart27 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart22 Jun 2026 -
23 Jun 2026
Short course

2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

On-SiteApply now
Drysdale Hobart29 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart24 Aug 2026 -
25 Aug 2026
Short course

2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

On-SiteApply now
Drysdale Hobart30 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart26 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 LearningApply now
Drysdale Hobart26 Oct 2026 -
27 Oct 2026
Short course

2 full days, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

On-SiteApply now
North West
Devonport2 Dec 2025 -
3 Dec 2025
Short course

2 full days, 9.15am - 3pm

On-SiteEnquire now
Devonport17 Feb 2026 -
18 Feb 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

On-SiteApply now
Devonport23 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 LearningApply now
Devonport4 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 LearningApply now
Devonport4 May 2026 -
5 May 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

On-SiteEnquire now
Devonport26 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 LearningApply now
Devonport6 Aug 2026 -
7 Aug 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

On-SiteEnquire now
Devonport17 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 LearningApply now
Devonport3 Nov 2026 -
4 Nov 2026
Short course

2 days, 9.15am - 3pm

On-SiteEnquire now

Career opportunities

  • Food safety supervisor

Career opportunities

  • Food safety supervisor

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