Short Award: Food Safety
Food & Beverage
A course by
NorthTec
This short course provides essential training for those entering food preparation, covering food safety, HACCP, contamination prevention, temperature controls, and safe storage.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 5 locations
It will take a total of 1 week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and implement key food safety practices
Learners will be able to identify and apply fundamental food safety principles in food preparation settings.
Apply contamination prevention techniques
Learn to recognize and prevent various types of contamination in food handling and preparation.
Monitor temperature controls and critical limits
Gain skills in maintaining proper temperature controls to ensure food safety and compliance.
What You're Signing Up For
Subject to NZQA approval. The Food Safety certificate is ideal for those beginning a career in food preparation, offering comprehensive coverage of critical food safety issues, including HACCP, contamination prevention, temperature controls, and safe storage. The course meets current health and safety requirements and prepares learners for roles in hospitality and food service industries. Students benefit from online learning with regional support and optional local workshops.
Course Content
- Critical limits and temperature controls
- Contamination prevention
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Safe storage of food
- Food safety regulations
- Health and safety requirements in food preparation
What you need to know first
Must be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Food and beverage
Hospitality
Future employment opportunities might be
Cafe Worker
Barista
Food Service Worker
Cafe/Restaurant Manager