All food industry professionals and casual helpers can access free online food safety training at their convenience via council's website.

Search for online food training to access and complete the course.

The site offers interactive and logical information for users to enhance or revise essential information about food preparation, storage, serving and hygiene.

Other topics include food-borne illnesses, temperature control, food packaging and transport, cleaning and sanitising equipment and pest control. Most sections include an interactive quiz.

Course topics ensure food handlers comply with Australian Food Safety Standards.

The Food Act requires all people who prepare food to sell or give away to be informed about hygiene practices.

Food businesses are responsible for meeting these obligations. Course information is relevant to food industry professionals and people who volunteer to produce or serve food with community groups.

A training acknowledgment form can be printed for food safety records when all topics have been covered.

Course information was compiled by qualified environmental health professionals.

The course does not accredit Food Safety Supervisors. These qualifications are available through TAFE or accredited trainers.