In the Out of School Hours Care setting, professional development for educators is essential to keep skills and knowledge up to date and keep pace with industry changes and legislative requirements.
Foodcore is committed to providing and promoting appropriate training for supervisors and educators. We deliver workshops and other short courses, using qualified and experienced industry trainers, in conjunction with other government and non-government health agencies.
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Foodcore’s Food Safety Supervisor training has been tailored to early years settings including OSHC and ECEC’s and includes industry-specific content, designed with the needs of our students in mind. All assessments are completed on the day. During the lunch break you will be able to network with the Foodcore team and other food service representatives, this is often when you form some great connections with like-minded people.
Foodcore Nutrition Services delivers this training on behalf of Hospitality Group Training who is an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0386).
The following units of competency in the SITSS00069 – Food Safety Supervision Skill Set are completed on the day:
- SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA006 – Participate in safe food handling practices
The key components of the course are:
- Introduction to Food Safety
- Food Contamination Hazards and Prevention
- Personal Hygiene and Responsibilities for Food Handler
- Safe Food Handling and Storage
- Food Safety Programs
This is a full day course delivered either face to face or virtually all course materials, morning tea and lunch are provided.
Face to Face
- Location: Department of Education, 151 Royal Street East Perth
- Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm (arrive by 8.45am for a 9.00am start)
- What to bring and wear: Notebook, pen, water bottle; you must wear enclosed footwear.
Virtual
- Location: You will be sent a link to join the training a few days prior as well as other instructions.
- Registering 10 days prior allows us time to post you the work book and manual, less time than this will require you to print these resources.
- Time: 8.00am – 3.30pm
Course fees are subsidised for Foodcore members:
- Foodcore and/or Food Foundations member: $295 (plus GST) = $324.50
- Non-member: $360 (plus GST) = $396.00
To enrol
Step 1: Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) if you do not already have one at www.usi.gov.au
Step 2: Choose the date of the training session you would like to attend; follow the link and prompts to complete all fields in the registration form
Step 3: Once your registration is complete, you will be sent and invoice for payment. Payment MUST be received prior to commencing the training.
To register
- Complete the Expression of Interest – Food Safety Supervisor Training – July to December 2026 – Fill in form
Available dates:
- August 2026
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Tuesday 11 August, this is face to face delivery
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- September 2026
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Tuesday 15 September, this is face to face delivery
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- October 2026
- Friday 9 October, this is face to face delivery
- November 2026
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Thursday 12 November, this is face to face delivery
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- December 2026
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Wednesday 16 December, this is face to face delivery
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Completing FoodSafe Food Handler training is essential for all staff in OSHC who are responsible for preparing and serving food.
Training can be completed in a number of ways: we recommend the following options:
- Free access for Foodcore and/or Food Foundations members – Foodcore has a FoodSafe® subscription which provides FREE access to the online training for members only. Simply email us with your name, centre name and role (e.g. cook, chef, educator ) and we will send you a unique access code and instructions – foodcore@education.wa.edu.au
- Search your local council website or contact your local council as they may provide FREE access to the training
- FoodSafe® Online ($35) and FoodSafe® training packs ($132) can be purchased from Environmental Health Australia. If you are interested in completing more advanced training Food Safety Australia have a number of online courses, such as a Food Handlers Certificate Course, fees apply.
Online
The National Allergy Council’s All about Allergens for Children’s Education and Care is a course designed to help OSHC providers and staff to gain knowledge and understanding about food allergens, and to develop best practice procedures to ensure the right food is given to the right child.
This course is suitable for educators kitchen staff (cooks and chefs), educators and teachers working in:
- Long daycare
- Family daycare
- Preschool or kindergarten
- Outside school hours care
- Vacation and occasional care
- Other education and care services
The course takes about 60-90 minutes to complete and a certificate can be printed on completion. The course is FREE, access the course at: www.foodallergytraining.org.au
- This training should be undertaken at least every two years.
- A training register must be kept with the names of staff who complete the training and the date of completion
- Untrained staff should not be given the responsibility of preparing food for students with food.
Face to Face and Virtual
Based on the National Allergy Council’s All about Allergens training and specific to Children’s Early Education and Care, you learn more about food allergen management and how to develop best practice procedures in your canteen to provide safe food to students and staff with food allergy. This training comes with a workbook, tools and resources for use back in the canteen and is for staff and volunteers who:
- Make decisions about suitable menu items
- Plan menus, choose recipes, choose suppliers and place orders
- Make and serve food to students
- Are likely to be asked about ingredients or allergens in foods from staff or students with food allergy, or their parents.
Email foodcore@education.wa.edu.au to register your interest.
Course fees are subsidised for Foodcore members.
- Foodcore members: $50 (inc GST) per person
- Non-members: $75 (inc GST) per person
