Study the free food safety course, pass the online test and download your food handling certificate. Proof of food handler training for cafés, restaurants, takeaways, caterers and food retail, covering the topics required by Standard 3.2.2A of the Food Standards Code.
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A food handling certificate shows that a worker has completed food safety training. Here you study a free course, pass a 15-question test and download your certificate as a PDF for $19.95, usually in about 10 minutes. The course covers the four topics required for food handlers under Standard 3.2.2A. You only pay if you pass and want the certificate.
Since December 2023, food service, catering and many food retail businesses must make sure their food handlers have completed food safety training, or have the right skills and knowledge, before handling high-risk food. A certificate is the easiest way to show your employer, or an environmental health officer, that you've done it.
Short, clear modules on hygiene, contamination, cleaning and sanitising, temperature control and allergens.
15 multiple-choice questions. Pass with 12 correct. Unlimited free attempts.
Only once you've passed, pay $19.95 securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Enter your details and get your PDF instantly, plus a copy by email with your receipt.
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Food businesses are responsible for making sure their staff are trained. This certificate gives the worker proof of training and gives the business a record it can keep on file for inspections.
Show it when applying for jobs or starting a new role.
Keep certificates on file for environmental health officers.
Content aligned with Standard 3.2.2A.
Know straight away if you've passed.
Employers can check any certificate is genuine.
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The course covers the four topics required for food handler training under Standard 3.2.2A, plus allergens and temperature control.
The same certificate is accepted everywhere. Local pages explain your council's inspections and state rules.
If you handle unpackaged, high-risk food in a café, restaurant, takeaway, caterer or similar business, your employer must make sure you've completed food safety training or have the right skills and knowledge (Standard 3.2.2A). A certificate is the simplest proof, and many employers ask for one.
Yes. Standard 3.2.2A is part of the national Food Standards Code and applies in every state and territory, so the same food handler training is accepted Australia-wide.
No. This is non-accredited training that covers the food handler topics in Standard 3.2.2A. Food handlers don't need accredited training. Food Safety Supervisors do, and that course must come from an RTO.
The course and test are free. If you pass and want your certificate, it's $19.95, paid once. You get a receipt by email.
You pay nothing. Review the course and try again as many times as you like.
There's no set expiry for food handler training, but businesses must keep staff skills up to date. Many employers ask for refresher training every 1–3 years.
Every certificate has a unique code and QR code. Anyone can check it on our verification page.
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