Western Australia · Nationally Recognised
Food Safety Supervisor Course in Western Australia
In Western Australia, category 1 and category 2 food businesses must appoint a Food Safety Supervisor. Our nationally recognised certificate (SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006) is accepted across WA.
Is it the law? Under Food Safety Standard 3.2.2A, most food businesses in Western Australia must have a trained Food Safety Supervisor. Complete the course 100% online from anywhere in Western Australia.
Your Food Safety Supervisor certificate — for Western Australia
Who needs a Food Safety Supervisor in Western Australia?
Since 8 December 2023, Standard 3.2.2A requires category 1 and category 2 food businesses in Western Australia to appoint a Food Safety Supervisor who holds a certificate (Statement of Attainment) issued by a Registered Training Organisation. Food handlers must also have food safety skills and knowledge.
Renewal: WA requires the Food Safety Supervisor to have completed the required units within the past 5 years — effectively a 5-year renewal.
Who must appoint an FSS in WA
Since 8 December 2023, Standard 3.2.2A requires category 1 and category 2 food businesses in WA — those handling unpackaged, potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food — to appoint a Food Safety Supervisor who holds a certificate from a Registered Training Organisation, completed within the last five years. Category 1 (higher-risk) businesses must also keep evidence substantiating their key food safety controls.
Food handlers vs the supervisor
The Food Safety Supervisor requirement sits alongside a separate duty: all food handlers must have food safety skills and knowledge appropriate to their work. The Food Safety Supervisor is the trained, certificated person responsible for overseeing safe food handling day to day.
Source: WA Department of Health ↗. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm current requirements for your business with WA Department of Health or your local council.
Food Safety Supervisor in Western Australia — FAQs
Do I need a Food Safety Supervisor certificate in Western Australia?
In Western Australia, category 1 and category 2 food businesses must appoint a Food Safety Supervisor. Our nationally recognised certificate (SITXFSA005 & SITXFSA006) is accepted across WA.
Is this course nationally recognised in WA?
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 WA?
WA requires the Food Safety Supervisor to have completed the required units within the past 5 years — effectively a 5-year renewal. More on certificate validity →
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