Food Safety & Food Hazards - starts 3 November 2025
Course details
About the course
Food Safety Certificate in Achievement
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and skills required within the hospitality industry by national and local regulatory authorities. Upon succesfully completing both courses, graduates receive the Food Safety Certificate in Achievement.
Entry Requirements
There is no entry criteria for this programme. Entry to the programme will be in order of receipt of enrolment.
Skills you will learn
- The ability to understand and comply with health and safety legislation, and practice food safety methods to maintain a safe working environment
- Knowledge of storage and temperature control of food, effective cleaning routines and food contamination hazards and the methods used to control them.
Students must achieve both units to be awarded the Food Safety Certificate of Achievement.
Places are limited and fill up very fast. Payment of $229 for one unit or $458 for both is required before the course commences.
Courses
CFS2.001 (NZQA Unit 167)
Food Safety
Unit Standard 167 is for all people working, or preparing to work, in a food business, and includes basic understanding of practices that result in safe food.
CFS3.002 (NZQA Unit 168)
Food Hazards
Unit Standard 168 is a theory based and is designed for all people working, or preparing to work, in a food business.
2025 Intakes
| 3, 4, 5 November | 9am - 4pm | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
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Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.