Short Award: Food Safety

Hospo, Food & Tourism

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.

NZ$120

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


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

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Understand and implement key food safety practices

Learners will be able to identify and apply fundamental food safety principles in food preparation settings.

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Apply contamination prevention techniques

Learn to recognize and prevent various types of contamination in food handling and preparation.

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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

Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Food and beverage

  • Hospitality

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Cafe Worker

  • Barista

  • Food Service Worker

  • Cafe/Restaurant Manager

  • Caterer

  • Food and Beverage Manager

  • Duty Manager

  • Cook

  • Chef

  • Sous Chef

  • Commis Chef