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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How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Theory (written) assessment.

Course Times

Warragul	9.00am-4.30pm	27th May	WHOS2HYG4
Traralgon	6.00pm-9.30pm	4th and 11th June	THOS2HYG9
Warragul	9.00am-4.30pm	11th June	WHOS2HYG5
Morwell	6.00pm-9.30pm	17th and 24th June	MHOS2HYG5
Leongatha	9.00am-4.00pm	18th June	LHOS2HYG3
Morwell	6.00pm-9.30pm	15th and 22nd July	MHOS2HYG6
Warragul	9.00am-4.30pm	29th July	WHOS2HYG6