This Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) refresher course is for learners who already hold a NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate that is about to expire or has expired less than 90 days ago. If your certificate expired more than 90 days ago, this course is not appropriate for your circumstances, and you will need to complete a full NSW Food Safety Supervisor course.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a renewed NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (the Blue and Orange Certificate) valid for five (5) years.
Pre-requisite unit(s) for this course are either SITXFSA001 and SITXFSA002 (SITSS00069) (Hospitality) OR SIRRFSA001 (Retail). Be sure to select the correct course below based on your original unit(s) completed.
NSW RTO Approval Number 29586



NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificates have a validity period of five years from the date of issuance. To obtain a new certificate, you must renew your NSW FSS training. This course helps current or recently expired FSS certificate holders obtain re-certification.
$80.00
This price includes the NSW Food Authority fee of $30 for issue of the NSW FSS Certificate.
Credit transfer pathway available for learners that provide the SITXFSA001 and SITXFSA002 units for verification to receive a Statement of Attainment for SITXFSA005 – Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety & SITXFSA006 – Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices
No credit transfers are available for the SIRRFSA001 – Handle food safely in a retail environment unit. Learners who have this unit as a pre-requisite can still enrol into this refresher but will not receive a new Statement of Attainment for this unit upon successful completion.
If you have completed your original units of competency more than five years ago, please do not enrol into this course. Please note that if you enrol into this course and your original units are more than 90 days past the original expiry, or you cannot provide proof of your original unit(s), we will not be able to provide a refund.
At the beginning of your course, you will be required to upload your original Statement of Attainment, USI transcript showing your original unit(s), and your original NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate (often referred to as the ‘Green & White’ or ‘Blue & Orange’). These will be verified by the trainer before you will be able to progress with the rest of your course.
This is a Learning and Recognition pathway available only to students re-certifying their Food Safety Supervisor NSW certification.
This Recognition Pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning) for UoC, plus training and assessment involves the key focus areas of:
NSW FSS Recertification pathway for Hospitality (SITXFSA001 & SITXFSA002), upon completion you will receive:
For those completing the refresher course with the retail unit – SIRRFSA001, you will receive the NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificate issued by the New South Wales Food Authority.
Please note, the NSW Food Safety Supervisor Certificates are manually processed each week. Once these have been printed, your certificate will be sent to you in the mail via Australia Post.
Valid in NSW for 5 years.
How Does it Work?
Learn on your terms! This course is delivered 100% online and is accessible 24/7. You do not need to complete the course in one sitting. You can exit the course at any stage and the platform will remember where you’re up to.
The course is broken down into small, manageable sections designed to improve your learning.
To complete this course, you need:
A unique email address: This email address cannot be used by another student as it becomes your unique login username.
Identification: You must have valid photo identification (must not be expired more than 3 months). Acceptable photo identification can include: Passport photo page, driver’s license, Key Pass, Photo Card, and student photo ID card (must include date of birth).
Once you log in to the system, you will be prompted to upload a copy of your photo identification.
Unique Student Identifier (USI): Everyone that completes an accredited course (such as an RSA) is classified as a ‘student’ and needs to create a USI. This is a government requirement, and you will not receive your Statement of Attainment until your USI has been received.
If you have difficulties creating a USI number, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/help or phone Skilling Australia 1300 857 536 who can assist further.
Clear to Work does not issue USI numbers and cannot assist in creating them or obtaining lost USI numbers.
Technology
NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of this course, we do not recommend use of a smartphone, iPad or other tablet device to complete this course.
Requirements to enter into the course:
Assessment
This is a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway available only to students re-certifying their Food Safety Supervisor NSW certification.
This Recognition Pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning) involves training and assessment in the key focus areas of:
You will be assessed using multiple-choice questions based on case studies provided in the course.
You will also be asked to provide proof of your original units of competency in your course by uploading copies of your original Statements of Attainment and Blue and Orange Certificate.
Multiple-Choice Questions
There are a number of sections in this course. At the end of each section is an assessment. You are required to study each section in sequence and answer every question correctly to move onto the next section.
Written Questions
Read the question and type your answer in your answer. It’s that simple!
Once I successfully complete my course, how long will it take to get my NSW Food Safety Supervisor ‘Blue & Orange’ Certificate?
The Blue & Orange certificate issued by New South Wales Food Authority are processed manually in batches several times per week. Once your certificate has been printed, it will be sent to you in the mail via Australia Post.
NSW FSS certificates expire five years from the date of issue. Stay compliant and up to date with the latest NSW food safety practices by completing NSW FSS refresher (recertification) training. When an FSS holder’s certification expires, food businesses have 30 days to ensure compliance by either:
About the FSS Refresher Course
This course is specifically designed for individuals who have previously earned an NSW FSS certification. Approved by the NSW Food Authority, the training provides key updates and focuses on enhancing your existing skills and knowledge by addressing the NSW Food Authority.
Key Focus Areas:
Convenient and Flexible
Please note that this refresher training is only available for up to 90 days after your certificate expires. After this time, the full course must be completed to regain certification.
Why Choose FSS Refresher Training?
The FSS refresher course is an opportunity to:
Don’t wait—renew your NSW FSS certification today and continue to uphold the highest standards of food safety in your workplace!
Learner Rights & Obligations
View the Student Handbook to learn more about learner rights and obligations.
CTW Obligations
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Language, Literacy, Numeracy, & Digital (LLN&D) Skills Assessment
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Under the Standards for RTOs 2025, it’s mandated that all learners enrolling into accredited training complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLN&D) skills assessment before starting any training.
View the Student Handbook to learn more about the LLN&D skills assessment.
Course Code: SITSS00069
Delivery: This is a Learning & Recognition pathway available only to students re-certifying their Food Safety Supervisor NSW certification.
This Recognition Pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning) for UoC, + training & assessment involves the key focus areas of:
Duration: Approx. 3 – 4 hours (self-paced)
When can I start? Immediately access your course after completing enrolment.
Completion: NSW Food Safety Supervisor ‘Blue and Orange’ Certificate issued by NSW Food Authority.
Valid: Valid in NSW for 5 years.
From the date and time of enrolment, you have four (4) weeks to complete your course in its entirety. This includes assessment marking and any potential resubmission if required.
14-day enrolment extensions are available for a small fee.
This course is valid in NSW.
If your course enrolment has expired, you can purchase a 14-day enrolment extension for a small fee as long as you are within 90 days of your original course enrolment expiry.
There is no limit on the number of attempts to complete your assessments.
Please also know that trainers are available at any time throughout your course to provide assistance should you need additional guidance and support.
On December 8, 2023, new legislation came into effect which requires all Australian businesses that prepare and serve food to have trained Food Safety Supervisors available on their premises at all times. The Standard 3.2.2A is part of the Food Standards Code administered by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
Please make sure you only provide your employer with your blue and orange NSW Food Safety Supervisor certificate, not your Statement of Attainment.
You must successfully complete all components of your learning and assessment, have your photo ID verified, and provide your USI before we can process your Statement of Attainment and your Victorian Certificate of Completion.
If you get stuck at any point along your enrolment or learning and assessment journey – we’re here to help! Please email us at [email protected] and our team can assist you.
Upon successful course completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment which will be immediately available for download via the My Courses tab in your account.
The Blue and Orange certificate issued by New South Wales Food Authority are processed manually several times per week. You will receive a soft copy of your NSW Food Safety Supervisor ‘Blue & Orange’ Certificate via email. A hard copy will be sent to you in the mail via Australia Post. It takes five to seven business days for these to arrive.
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