NOTE: Evidence of completion of the original NSW FSS must be provided, even if you previously completed the course with us. The certificate must be valid within the immediate preceding 5 year period or has expired 90 days outside the 5 year validity.
Recertification applies to supervisors and managers of food businesses in NSW who wish to renew their certificate prior to or just after (90 days) the statutory 5 year expiration of their previously issued certificate.
When an FSS holder’s certification expires, a food business has 30 days to ensure:
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The FSS renews their training; or
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Another FSS with a current qualification is appointed
To undertake the NSW FSS re-certification course you must hold all three (3) of the following documents and these must be valid within the immediate preceding 5 year period or have expired not more than 90 days outside the 5 year validity and must fall within the course code guielines as shown below:
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SITXFSA001 - Use hygiene practices for food safety (*previously SITXFSA101 - no longer accepted as of 2017)
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SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices ( *previously SITXFSA201 - no longer accepted as of 2017)
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NSW FSS Certificate (previous certificate) just expired or expired within the immediate preceding 90 (ninety) days
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Business must appoint at least one trained FSS per premises;
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Ensure they hold the FSS certificate; and
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It is a legal requirement that all businesses keep a copy of their FSS certificate on the premises and produce it for inspection on request by an authorised officer.
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The Food Authority encourages businesses to display their FSS certificate
If you have not completed the NSW FSS course previously please select the full NSW FSS unit Food Bundle
The NSW Food Authority introduced this course to help reduce food borne illness. To be eligible for the NSW FSS Online RECERTIFICATION course, you must be working in the industry and have access to a commercial kitchen.
The five year RECERTIFICATION cycle provides a sufficient period to update an FSS’s skills and knowledge to current industry requirements, and aligns with changes to food laws.
Acceptable Pre-requisite documentation
At AAAT we very proud of the business we have built, and wanted to let you know why we think we are different to the other training companies.
If you chose AAAT for your training you will get;
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Your own online training account where you can store and access your accreditations and course material. You can keep this access even after you have finished for future reference
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Engaging content via a genuine on-line learning environment (not just boring old PDF or PowerPoint slides!)
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A training and assessment team with a strong history in the hospitality industry. We only provide training for the Hospitality Industry.
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A team focussed on making your learning work for you and getting you the accreditation you need as soon as possible- We have helped over 60,000 students get their training accreditations.
Perhaps, our clients say it best….
Having been in the hospitality industry for over 35 years and due to the requirement to move interstate and internationally I’ve been required to complete a range of RSA courses. The Access All Areas training programme is one of the best training modules I have completed.
Mike, General Manager Resort Hotel, TAS
Just a quick email to mention how Alicia was exceptional with me today. She helped me throughout my RSA NSW online course and even stayed after work to make sure I would get my certificate -she saved my job and deserves the ''employee of the month''
William, NSW
I really appreciated the videos to make the situations more realistic. I also appreciated the 2nd and 3rd opportunities to get the answer correct rather than just being rejected as unsuccessful. It was also extremely helpful to know you were just a phone call away when I got really stuck.
Robyn, SA Vineyard
The Access All Areas RSA training programme was convenient and uncomplicated. The system was easy to navigate through and their customer service was excellent.
Mark, NSW
There are five (5) main focus areas of the NSW FSS Re-certification program, these are;
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Safe egg handling
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Allergen management
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Cleaning and sanitising
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NSW Food Act 2003 Offences
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Covid 19 Hygiene
The FSS recertification Course is an opportunity to update skills and knowledge in these 5 food safety focus areas.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
To undertake the NSW FSS re-certification course students must be able to demonstrate that they already have the required level of knowledge and skills to be re-certified in the NSW FSS program. It is therefore essential that an additional assessment is completed to ensure the unit competencies of Basic Food Safety-Use hygiene practices for food safety & Food Safety Supervisor- Participate in safe food handling practices have been demonstrated. The assessment includes the following:
Task 1 - Knowledge Assessment Online
Task 2 - Case Studies
Task 3 - Observation task *
* Observation task can be undertaken by a proprietor of the business or a person who understands the role of the Food Safety Supervisor and the business you work in.
1. Knowledge Assessment Online
The knowledge assessment refers to the quizzes contained throughout the course which are found at the end of each module, each question must be answered correctly to enable you to proceed to the next module. If an incorrect answer/s is submitted you will be automatically taken to the beginning of the module to re-read content and re-answer the incorrect question/s
2. Case Studies
This section contains 4 case studies for you to read. You will be asked questions in relation to each case study. This is completed online.
3. Observation task
A Other Party Report must be submitted once the online course is complete. It will be used, along with the in-course assessments, to deem competence for this Unit of Competency.
To meet the Other Party Report requirements, the skills must be demonstrated in an operational food preparation area. This can be:
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an industry workplace
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a simulated industry environment,
and where a supervisor, employer or someone with appropriate food preparation experience will observe and comment on the participant’s use of hygienic practices and relevant skills and knowledge while performing a range of food handling tasks.
This section of the assessment make up the skills assessment component of this unit and provides evidence of practical and verbal communication skills.
Once the completed Observation document has been submitted, AAAT assessors will mark answers, which means that you do NOT receive your certificate immediately, however we aim to assess as soon as possible, generally, you will receive your certificate within 1 business day upon successful completion.
Important: If you are planning on completing the Food Safety Supervisor unit you must first complete the Basic Food Safety unit as this course is a prerequisite.
* Student record information may be provided to the NSW Food Authority upon request if undertaking the:
NSW FSS unit
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SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety (Release 1) & SITXFSA002 - Participate in safe food handling practices (Release 1) : &
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SIRRFSA001 Handle food safely in a retail environment