Food Safety Auditor Skill Set

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Course Overview

This skill set is designed to cover the knowledge and skills required of an entry-level food safety auditor who conducts low-risk safety audits (as outlined in the National Regulatory Food Safety Auditor Guideline and Policy) in food preparation or food processing sites.

This course is self-paced online participation with virtual assessment and/or workplace demonstration.

Further Study

To continue studying in this field, suggested courses are;

Course Dates & Times

Currently there are no upcoming sessions available for this course. To register your interest in this course, click the "Register Your Interest" button at the top of this page.

Detailed Fee Information

1. Full Fee

$408.00

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at time of publication for 2023 and may change without notice.

Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:

Classroom activity consumables, handouts and booklets
E-Learning resources and associated license access fees
Excursions

Additionally some courses require students to purchase or supply text books, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.

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Entry Requirements

External applicants will complete a Pre-training Review to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully. This will include a Language, literacy and numeracy evaluation.

It is recommended that learners have industry experience in food preparation or food processing.
Learners will require intermediate computer skills.

Course Study Units

This course requires a total of 4 units.

Core Units

FBPAUD4001

Assess compliance with food safety programs

FBPAUD4002

Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FBPAUD4003

Conduct food safety audits

FBPAUD4004

Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

Assessment Methods

To demonstrate competency in this qualification, participants will be required to undertake assessment activities including written questions, projects and workplace / simulated observation checklist or video evidence.

Course Co-ordinator

Kirstie Ash

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Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

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Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

Aspirations/career goals
Educational attainment and capability
Literacy and numeracy skills
Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

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Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Food Safety Auditor Skill Set

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