Find a Food Safety Course
Practice tests prepare you for the knowledge component, but official SITXFSA005 (food handler) or SITXFSA006 (Food Safety Supervisor) certificates must be issued by a registered training organisation (RTO).
Popular accredited providers
- Australian Institute of Food Safety (AIFS) — typical price $199–$230
- Clear To Work — typical price $86–$125
- Allens Training — typical price $85–$110
- Club Training Australia — typical price $95–$120
What to look for
- Nationally recognised unit codes (SITXFSA005 or SITXFSA006)
- RTO listed on training.gov.au
- Certificate valid in your state
- FSS certificate renewed every 5 years
Before you enrol
Make sure you're choosing the right option: read food safety certificate cost by state and how to get a food safety certificate online.
Food safety course FAQ
- How much does a food safety certificate cost?+
- Food handler (SITXFSA005) courses are often $25–$60 online; Food Safety Supervisor (SITXFSA005 + SITXFSA006) courses typically run $85–$230. See our cost by state guide.
- Is an online food safety certificate valid?+
- Yes, when it is issued by an accredited RTO for the nationally recognised units. Verify the provider on training.gov.au. NSW also runs its own approved-RTO scheme.
- Which unit do I need — SITXFSA005 or SITXFSA006?+
- Food handlers need SITXFSA005. Food Safety Supervisors complete both SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006. See FSS vs food handler.
- How long does the course take?+
- Many online food handler courses take only a few hours, since they are self-paced. Preparing with our free practice test first helps you pass first time.