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What are the food industry sectors in New South Wales?
What are the food industry sectors in New South Wales?

Discover the food industry sectors in NSW.

Updated over a week ago

There are only two food sectors, also known as food industries, recognised in NSW: Hospitality and Retail.

The NSW Food Authority generally doesn’t differentiate between the two, which means that you can complete either; the two Hospitality Units of Competency; or the one Retail Unit of Competency, to be considered a Food Safety Supervisor.

Below is a list of the NSW-approved food industry sectors, including their Units of Competency:

Hospitality: Suitable if you work in a hotel, restaurant, bar, pub or cafe

  • SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety

  • SITXFSA006 - Participate in safe food handling practices

Retail: Suitable if you work in catering, a supermarket, a deli, grocer, convenience store, service station, take-away store or market stall

  • SIRRFSA001 - Handle food safely in a retail environment

It’s important to note that the NSW Food Authority will only recognise training if it’s delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has been approved by the Authority - such as the Australian Institute of Food Safety.

Before beginning any Food Safety Supervisor training, it’s a good idea to contact your local council or state government to find out which Units of Competency you need to complete, in order to be qualified to work as a Food Safety Supervisor.

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