Queensland · Nationally Recognised
Food Safety Supervisor Course in Queensland
Every licensed food business in Queensland must have a Food Safety Supervisor. Our nationally recognised certificate (SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006) meets the requirement for category 1 and 2 businesses.
Is it the law? Under Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A, most food businesses in Queensland must have a trained Food Safety Supervisor. Study online at your own pace, anywhere in Queensland, with your certificate issued within one business day of completion.
Your Food Safety Supervisor certificate — for Queensland
Who needs a Food Safety Supervisor in Queensland?
In Queensland, every licensed food business must have a Food Safety Supervisor. Category 1 and category 2 businesses (those handling higher-risk, unpackaged food) must appoint a certified FSS who holds the nationally recognised units from an RTO.
Renewal: In Queensland, category 1 and category 2 businesses must hold FSS training completed within the last 5 years — so the full course is repeated every 5 years to stay compliant.
Category 1 vs category 2 in Queensland
Queensland sorts licensable food businesses by risk. Category 1 covers caterers and food-service businesses that turn unpackaged, potentially hazardous ingredients into ready-to-eat food served without further processing — restaurants, takeaways and caterers. Category 2 covers retailers of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food who handle unpackaged food but don’t make or process it on site (beyond slicing, weighing, repacking, reheating or hot-holding) — delis, sandwich bars and similar.
What each category must do
Both category 1 and category 2 businesses must appoint a certified Food Safety Supervisor and have trained food handlers. Category 1 (higher risk) must also substantiate its critical food safety controls. The Food Safety Supervisor’s certificate must come from a Registered Training Organisation and be renewed at least every five years.
Source: Queensland Government ↗. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm current requirements for your business with Queensland Government or your local council.
Food Safety Supervisor in Queensland — FAQs
Do I need a Food Safety Supervisor certificate in Queensland?
Every licensed food business in Queensland must have a Food Safety Supervisor. Our nationally recognised certificate (SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006) meets the requirement for category 1 and 2 businesses.
Is this course nationally recognised in QLD?
Yes. You’ll gain the nationally recognised units SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006, issued by Melbourne Tech Institute (RTO #45799), recognised across Australia.
Is this a Level 1 & 2 food safety course?
Yes — it covers what many providers call Level 1 (food handling & hygiene, SITXFSA005) and Level 2 (safe food handling & supervision, SITXFSA006) in the one course — the complete Food Safety Supervisor package.
How long does it take and how fast is my certificate?
The course is 100% online and self-paced. Your certificate is issued within one business day of completing your assessment.
How much does it cost?
The Food Safety Supervisor course is $99 (a limited online offer — normally $199) — nationally recognised, with no hidden fees.
How long does a Food Safety Supervisor certificate last in QLD?
In Queensland, category 1 and category 2 businesses must hold FSS training completed within the last 5 years — so the full course is repeated every 5 years to stay compliant. More on certificate validity →
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