Care Start

FFSCARE

This practical course, provides participants, with the essential skills and knowledge required for entry-level roles as Food Service Assistants in the Health and Community Service sector. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. 

Upon successful completion, you gain: 

  • Entry level skill set for work as kitchen hands and food service assistants 

  • Nationally recognised statement of attainment SITXFSA005 Use hygiene practices for food safety 

  • Nationally recognised statement of attainment SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices 

  • Credit transfer and pathway to further study in hospitality and retail 

Course content 

Core Units 

  • SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety 

  • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices 

Optional Electives 

  • Financial Literacy 

  • Digital Skills for Job Searching  

Course Delivery 

Classroom based under the guidance of our qualified Food Safety Trainer and Assessor, 100% face to face delivery. 

Times: 9:00am to 4.30pm 

Day: 2 days for core units plus 1 day for each optional elective 

Assessment 

Online assessments, practical activities, role plays, workplace scenarios 

Requirements 

You will need the following to complete your application: 
 
1. USI number : You must have a USI number prior to applying for a course  
You can locate your USI by visiting here: www.usi.gov.au/students/find-your-usi 
If you do not have a USI you can create a USI here: www.usi.gov.au/providers/create-usi-student 
2. Email: address and login details in order to complete the course application 

Fees and Charges 

$ 2, 800 for 2 core units (equivalent to $140 per student per day for a group of 10) 

$ 4,100 for 2 core unit and 1 optional elective [equivalent to $137 per student per day for a group of 10] 

$5,400 for 2 core units and 2 optional electives [equivalent to $135 per student per day for a group of 10] 

Do I have to pay?  

No, course fees have been paid on your behalf 

Refund

For refund details please read our Terms and Conditions

For help or more information 

For more details, please click on the ENQUIRE button below or call our Enrolment Officer on 0498 594 731 

To enrol, hit the APPLY NOW button 

   

Upcoming Courses

Course – Information Session Location Course Start Date Course End Date
Care Start Youth Projects, 1 Princes Hwy, Werribee VIC 3030 16/09/2026 17/09/2026