Free training — all 17 modules at no cost

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Food Handler Academy – Online Food Handling Training

Complete free food handler training, pass the online test, and receive a private certificate of completion by email.

Training & test are free — certificate AUD $29.99, pay only if you pass.

Need it today? Get certified in under an hour
  • Free training
  • Online test
  • Valid in every Australian state & territory
  • Instant certificate after payment
  • Certificate sent by email
  • Proof you completed food safety training
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Simple process

How it works

1

Read the free training

Work through 17 clear modules covering Australian food handling essentials.

2

Pass the online test

Take the free multiple-choice assessment. Pass mark is 75%.

3

Enter your details

Add the name and details that should appear on your certificate.

4

Pay securely

Pay only after you pass — secure payment processed by Stripe.

5

Download & receive

Download instantly and get your certificate by email.

Who is this for?

Made for everyday food roles

Hospitality workers
Café and restaurant staff
Food truck workers
Catering assistants
Retail food staff
Kitchen hands
Job seekers
Volunteers handling food
The curriculum

What you will learn

Food contamination
Personal hygiene
Handwashing
Cross-contamination
Temperature control
Cleaning and sanitising
Food allergens
Safe storage and serving
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What your certificate shows

Your certificate demonstrates that you've completed food handler training and understand the fundamentals of food safety — handling, hygiene, contamination, and temperature control. It's a practical way to show you're job-ready for hospitality, cafés, restaurants, food retail, catering and events.

Why choose us?

Built to be simple and trustworthy

Free training before payment

Read everything and test yourself at no cost.

Pay only after passing

No payment until you've passed the assessment.

Instant certificate

Generated immediately after successful payment.

Secure Stripe payment

Card details handled securely by Stripe.

Email delivery

Your certificate is also emailed to you.

Certificate verification

Each certificate has a public verification page.

Australia-wide

Find food handler training in your state

The same free training and online test, with local food safety info for your state or territory.

Major cities

Food handler training by capital city

Prefer your city? The same free training and test, with local info for your capital.

By job role

Food handler training for your role

Applying for a specific hospitality job? The same free training and test, with tips on how the certificate helps your role.

For employers

Food handler certificates for your business

Getting your team trained? The same free training and test, with tips for your type of food business — pay only for the certificates staff pass.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

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Read the training and attempt the test for free. Only pay AUD $29.99 if you pass and want your certificate.

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