Skill set Outline
Information current as of
11/09/2026 10:36 PM AWST
11/09/2026 10:36 PM AWST
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Food Handling
Food Handling
Skill set
National Code
SITSS00050
SITSS00050
State Code
AD490
AD490
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
03/03/2016
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
15
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills to equip individuals for work in food handling to ensure food safety.
Pathway Information
Achievement of this unit provides credit towards qualifications in tourism, travel, hospitality, events, holiday parks and resorts in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Certification requirements apply at a state and territory level to individuals involved in food handling. Certification in some States relies on the achievement of SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety.
Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support the unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.
Food safety legislative and knowledge requirements may differ across borders. Those developing training to support the unit must consult the relevant state or territory food safety authority to determine any accreditation arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors.
Target Group
This skill set is for food handling personnel working in tourism, hospitality and catering organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, and smaller food preparation or bar areas.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This unit of competency from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package provides a set of skills to work hygienically when handling food.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWQ50 | SITXFSA001 | Use hygienic practices for food safety | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE852 | SITSS00068 | Food Handling Skill Set | Skill set |