Get started on your Certificate IV in Training & Assessment for just $599 with our flexible payments system. Total cost of the course is $2,996 split into 4x manageable payments as you progress.
DURATION: FAST TRACK 10 DAYS
Get your qualification quicker with our fast-tracked learning option combing 10 days face-to-face workshops with self-paced at home learning with the support of our training team.
LOCATIONS: 4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Complete your face-to-face workshop at one of our 4x convenient locations across Melbourne including: Ferntree Gully, Sunshine West, Campbellfield and Carrum Downs.
Nationally Recognised Food Handlers (Level 1) & Food Safety Supervisors (Level 2) training courses & certifications. Learn with one of Melbournes Top Rated Training Organisations and get ahead in your career.
Flexible Payment Options: Afterpay, ZipPay, Paypal Pay in 4
Unlimited Training
Access to Individual LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) Support
Industry Experienced Trainers
Top Rated Training
Includes Additional Units: 1. SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) 2. HLTAID001 First Aid 3. CLTAID009 CPR
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UPCOMING COURSES
Select your location below to see a full list of upcoming courses and allow you to book online. If you have any problems with the online booking portal please give one of our Training Consultants a call on (03) 9756 0244.
Campbellfield
2 The Crossway, Campbellfield, VIC 3061
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Carrum Downs
8 Sonia Street, Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
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Ferntree Gully
Unit 3, 1825 Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156
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Ferntree Gully (Earthworks, Work at Heights, Confined Space, White Card)
7 Hayward Road, Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156
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Sunshine West
16 Enterprise Way, Sunshine West, VIC 3020
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UPCOMING COURSES
Follow the steps below to book your course online. If you have any problems with the online booking portal please give one of our Training Consultants a call on (03) 9756 0244.
Select a course location & date from the calendar below
Select how many spots on the course you want to book, 1 per student
Follow the checkout prompts to pay for and confirm your spot
Check your email for a booking confirmation and you’re all set
The Food Handlers and Food Safety Supervisor courses are designed to ensure that anyone who works with food is trained in food safety.
These courses cover the essential knowledge needed for the proper preparation and handling of food across the hospitality and tourism sectors. It emphasises the importance of personal hygiene practices in avoiding the contamination of food, which could lead to food-borne diseases. Participants will learn to adhere to organisational protocols and manage food safety hazards.
The training is relevant to any establishment with kitchen facilities, whether permanent or temporary, as well as those with limited spaces for food preparation or bar areas.
Targeted at individuals seeking employment in various roles, including cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen stewards, kitchen hands, bar and food attendants, room attendants, and front office staff (where it applies), this course is suitable for those aspiring to work in a wide range of settings. These include restaurants and cafes, clubs, hotels, bars, tour operating companies, attractions, event and conference catering, educational establishments, aged care facilities, correctional centers, hospitals, the defense sector, as well as in cafeterias, kiosks, canteens, fast-food outlets, residential catering, in-flight, and other forms of transport catering.
On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment dependant on which units are completed, which can inlcude:
SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety
SITXFSA006 Practice In Safe Food Handling Practices
If you’re running a business, we can deliver this course onsite at your workplace, saving you time and money. We can deliver the course for groups of 6 people or more in all areas of Melbourne and county Victoria.Please contact usto discuss you companies’ requirements, or call (03) 9756 0244
WHY CHOOSE START TRAINING FOR YOUR FOOD HANDLING COURSE MELBOURNE?
Start Training are one of Melbourne’s highest rated Training Organisations specialising in short courses and vocational training. We strive to create a friendly and supportive training environment where students of all experiences and backgrounds can train comfortably and with confidence.
Our highly experienced trainers have a wealth of industry knowledge that ensures you get the best possible training course and our support staff are on hand to assist where needed including our dedicated Student Welfare Officer who can assist with one on one Language, Literature and Numeracy (LLN) training if required.
When completing your Working at Heights Training with Start Training you will have access to the following:
simulated training area
Conveniently located training centres at Ferntree Gully, Sunshine West, Carrum Downs and Campbellfield
Free additional Food Handling training if required
All required Food Handling materials provided at no extra cost
Our highly experienced and qualified trainers with a wealth of industry knowledge
A friendly and relaxed environment where students of all experiences and backgrounds can train comfortably and with confidence. Our Trainers are dedicated to ensure you meet all your Food Handling training requirements.
We conduct our Training at our Ferntree Gully, Carrum Downs, Campbellfield and Sunshine West training centres.
Our Ferntree Gully facility is located at Unit 3, 1825 Ferntree Gully Road, VIC. You can find our building behind Burdens Plumbtec (the large blue building). We conduct Forklift, Order Picker, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform and White Card courses at our Ferntree Gully facility.
Our Sunshine West training centre is located at 16 Enterprise Way, Sunshine West and we also conduct Working at Heights, Confined Space, Elevated Work Platform, White Card and Yellow Card courses at our Sunshine West training centre.
Our Carrum Downs training centre is located at 8 Sonia Street, Carrum Downs and we also conduct Order Picker, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform, White Card and Yellow Card courses at our Carrum Downs training centre.
Our Campbellfield training centre is located at 2 The Crossway, Campbellfield and we also conduct Order Picker, Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform, White Card and Yellow Card courses at our Campbellfield training centre.
A food truck visits Start Training’s Ferntree Gully Road facility every weekday (Monday to Friday) at 9.45am. This service offers a wide range of hot and cold food and snacks including sandwiches, pies, fruit, confectionery and drinks.
We have a student kitchen / cafe area with free fresh fruit, free fresh coffee and free biscuits. The kitchen area contains a large fridge, microwaves, toaster and a sandwich press that are free to be used by our students if they wish to bring their own food for the time they are with us.
We have vending machines located in our Ferntree Gully Road facility featuring a selection of drinks and snacks. The drinks vending machine serves Coca Cola, energy drinks and coffee milk amongst others and can accept coins, card (pay pass) and notes ($5 or $10 notes only). We also have a snack machine serving a variety of chips and confectionery which is coin operated only.
There are a number of shops and takeaways within a short distance of our Ferntree Gully facility including bakeries located at the Mountain Gate shopping centre, Red Rooster, On It Burgers, McDonalds, Subway and KFC. If you are unsure about their locations one of our friendly staff can direct you.
At our Sunshine West facility there is a cafe just 50 meters walk from our front door that sells a variety of fresh sandwiches, hot food and drinks at a very reasonable price. You are welcome to keep any food purchases on site within our kitchen facilities and make use of our fridges, kitchen benches and other appliances.
Generally our classes begin at 8.00am each day Monday through to Saturday. Some of our classes begin slightly earlier at 7.30am, you will be informed of your class start time via a booking confirmation and a confirmation SMS sent to you a few days prior to your class.
We provide all safety equipment necessary for your course including hi-vis vest and hard-hats where applicable. All you need to bring is a sturdy pair of shoes (no thongs please) and adequate clothing. Please note that during winter months the temperatures within our warehouse can be low, please come with sufficient warm clothing on cold weather days.
Yes, once you have been booked in you will receive an e-mail with a workbook and other materials attached. The workbook should be completed prior to attending to ensure maximum time available for practical training. A hardcopy of the workbook and training materials can be provided on request and mailed out to you with sufficient notice.
Yes, you must complete your workbook prior to attending our class. Failure to do so may result you being denied access to your course on the day and a re-booking fee will be applicable. This is to ensure that students get adequate practical training on the machines and that the class isn’t being held up by those who haven’t completed the workbook.
Yes, we have a dedicated Student Welfare Officer that can assist you with your needs. We have successfully trained thousands of students including those with additional requirements. Give us a call on (03) 9756 0244 and ask to speak to one of our Training Consultants who will walk you through the options available.
CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS
Start Training are one of Melbourne’s Highest Rated Training Organisations and we are consistently rated highly for customer service, student support and trainer knowledge, but don’t take our word for it, check out some of our reviews below:
5-star training center! Jora and Mason provide excellent instruction, hands-on practice, and a supportive learning atmosphere. They provide ample equipment and materials for all students, allowing for hands-on practice.Highly recommended!!
Hi everyone.Just wanna say that english is not my first language but seriously my trainer is very helpful and very understanding about it. He use the word that i can understand, he teach me how to gain the knowledge and anger to pass. Serious talk here, Chris u good bro. Very happy
Hi Start Training,Its very wonderful to have my course here. Thanks to my trainer Chris. U very good with teaching, trick and everything just perfect. Hopefully u guys will have him as a trainer. He is very understanding about who ever is not with english at first language. He explain with more easy word for me to understand. Like seriously u awesome.Chaw.
Excellent Forklift Training Experience!I recently completed my forklift license training with Start Training, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. The trainers were knowledgeable, patient, and professional, providing clear instructions and practical tips throughout the course. The theory sessions were thorough and well-structured, making it easy to grasp essential concepts.The practical training was outstanding, with plenty of hands-on experience that boosted my confidence. The evaluation process was fair and comprehensive, ensuring I was fully prepared to operate a forklift safely and effectively.I highly recommend Start Training to anyone looking to obtain their forklift license. They provide top-notch training and genuinely care about your success.
★★★★★I had a fantastic experience with Start Training! The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and made the forklift training easy to understand. The course was well-structured, and the hands-on training gave me the confidence I needed to pass. I walked away with my forklift license and feel fully prepared for the job. Highly recommend Start Training to anyone looking to get certified!
Muy buenos profesionales, están disponibles en todo momento para ofrecer todo tipo de ayuda, con mucha paciencia, el lugar está muy bien equipado para poder trabajar tranquilamente con los espacios adecuados, tiene también un lugar para tomar café y cuenta con estacionamiento propio, Start Training es muy recomendable al igual que sus instructores e instalaciones
I recently completed my forklift training at Start Training Center, and I had a fantastic experience! The instructors are highly knowledgeable, professional, and very patient. They provide clear and detailed instructions, ensuring that every trainee understands safety procedures and proper forklift operation techniques. The hands-on training was excellent, with great supervision, making me feel confident and well-prepared.
For me it's a great overall price for the included training package. Having 4 different sites options for on-site training available is also a plus for courses availability.Excellent customer service from Jimmy Patel who helped my enquiries about the price, setting up preferable site based on my location and training date that suits my schedule, had a great experience so far.
Brilliant course of first aid and cpr. Adam the trainer was so good, his explanations and experience in the field will stay with me. I feel so much more ready and prepared should a first aid incident should arise. Well done. Highly recommend!
I was very impressed with the forklift license training program. The instructors were about as good you get. Informative, clear, supportive and friendly. First class experience across the 2 days. Highly recommend!
The instructors in the centre are kin to instruct the professional knowledge to trainees. They are very helpful and supportive to develop the career of trainees. All good.
Learned a lot regarding to theoretical knowledge first which laid the foundation for grasping the practical concepts, the tutors were polite, straightforward, and really cooperative even on the day of assessment. Would definitely recommend some friend or family member. Thankyou so much.
If you need training, make sure you go to Start Training. Scott, Sean, Jimmy are excellent trainers and the training at Carrum Downs was comprehensive, well run and they understand individual's needs. I can't recommend these guys highly enough. Very impressed. Thank you 🙂
A course advisor who responded to my email questions in a friendly and detailed manner,A coach who helped me overcome the language barrier and pass the forklift exam,This is a training institution that I highly recommend.有回答我在email 上的問題很親切仔細的課程顧問有協助我克服英文語言障礙、通過叉車考試的教練是一間非常值得推薦的課程訓練機構
