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What are the food industry sectors in the Northern Territory?
What are the food industry sectors in the Northern Territory?

Food businesses in the NT fall into either the Hospitality or the Retail food industry sectors.

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The Units of Competency for each industry sector are outlined below, as well as some examples of the types of food businesses which fall into each food industry sector:

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

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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