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Safe Food handling - keeping the children healthy

It's one of our primary duties, to keep the children in our care safe and healthy. One that we all take to heart.

Yet one of the big risk factors is invisible: germs.

It’s one we can easily miss, and one of the biggest playgrounds for germs is food.

Your food preparation and hygiene responsibilities

As an Educator or Staff member in Children's Services, you are required to ensure the health and safety of children in your care.

It’s why we as educators have legislative requirements to meet in relation to providing children with healthy food and drink in a safe and hygienic manner.

Our Safe Food Handling course has been specifically designed for educators and staff who handle, prepare or serve food in both regulated and non-regulated children's services, including:

  • Long Day Care
  • Pre-schools
  • School Age Education and Care
  • Family Day Care
  • Home-based care services
  • Nannies
  • Occasional care

It keeps you compliant and on the right side of the legislation.

And we provide convenient, fast, online training.

Enrol now and you could be finished less than two hours.

Please note, Safe Food Handling is a non-accredited course.

Ready to get started?

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What the course covers

You’ll get bang up to date on:

  • Personal hygiene requirements
  • Types of bacteria
  • Food handling requirements
  • Service requirements
  • How to develop a food safety plan

Most people complete this course in under 2 hours.

Enrol and start now, any day of the week – 24/7.

We have skilled trainers at the end of the phone, here to help you.

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About us

At Atkinson Childcare College (RTO ID 91239) all we do is offer training for childhood educators. Our trainees come out confident, competent and centre-ready.

We have delivered this course to thousands of people just like you. You will be well supported.

We are passionate about protecting children, and together we can help keep them safe.

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Start in 3 easy steps:

1

Fill out the enrolment form

2

Log into the learning portal

Your invitation will be emailed to you, so it's important to check your inbox (and also your Junk or Promotions folders in case the link ends up there). 

Or, if you can’t wait, click the course link from the thank you page. 

3

Watch the introduction video and begin.

Ready to get started?

Call now on 02 4942 2300 or fill in the form

Frequently asked questions

When can I start my course?

You can start your course at anytime throughout the year. 

How long will it take to complete my course?

Once enrolled, you have access to our learning portal for 1 week from the day of enrolment.

Please allow 1-2 hours to complete.

Is help available?

We are here to help. Please call us if you need help with enrolling or assistance in completing your course. A trainer is available to provide assistance. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Contact us on 02 4942 2300.

When will I get my Certificate?

Within your course you will be directed to an online quiz. After you've read all the material, click and register for your quiz.

Complete the quiz (you have 3 attempts and there is no time limit).

Once competent, i.e. you get 100%, your certificate will be automatically emailed to you with your results or you can download your certificate from the results page.

Interested in this course?

Call us now on 02 4942 2300 or fill in our quick form and we'll get back to you. 

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