food Australia offers this directory for the information of AIFST members, the food industry and students interested in entering the industry. It is based on information submitted by the course and service providers who should be contacted for further details. This is not a complete list of courses or services available, and food Australia takes no responsibility for omissions, changes to courses or cancellations.

This directory will remain on the food Australia website at
www.foodaust.com.au until November 2010. For further inclusions in the online directory contact mark.whiskin@foodaust.com.au.


Provider: Advancing Food Safety Pty Ltd
Course: Advancing Food Safety is a Registered Training Organisation that provides food safety training to clients
across Australia, New Zealand, USA and Asia. Our
courses include Food Safety and HACCP Awareness, SQF courses, Principles and Applications of HACCP, Internal
and Lead Food Safety Auditor, QA Management, Food
Microbiology, Allergen Training, Food Engineering, Foreign Object Management and more.
Duration:

Short Courses, from 1–5 days

Contact: Training Coordinator
Telephone: (02) 9898 0344
Fax: (02) 9898 0564
Email: training@haccptown.com
Web: www.haccptown.com
   
Provider: Advancing Food Safety Pty Ltd
Course: Diploma in Food Industry QA Management – Many staff
are promoted to quality assurance positions without prior
experience in management or QA roles. This diploma is
designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to
confidently and successfully be a QA Manager. This
diploma consists of four short courses.
Contact: Training Coordinator
Telephone: (02) 9898 0344
Fax: (02) 9898 0564
Email: training@haccptown.com
Web: www.haccptown.com
   
Provider: Charles Sturt University
Course: A variety of wine science, wine business and viticulture
courses available at associate-degree, degree and
postgraduate level. Study can be either full-time (on
campus) or part-time (via distance education). Enrolment
as an associate student also allows the study of single subjects by distance education.
Duration: 6 months to 4 years, full-time
Contact: CSU information centre
Telephone: 1800 334 733
Fax: (02) 6338 6001
Email: inquiry@csu.edu.au
Web: www.csu.edu.au
   
Provider: Chemskill
Course: Technical Report Writing, Safety in the Laboratory, Striving for Quality, Working in a Laboratory, Basic Laboratory Training, Good Laboratory Practice – AS 2830, An Introduction to GMP. Online Safety in the Laboratory Course is now available.
Duration: ½-2 days
Cost: $150 (online course only),
$250–$830 +10% GST per person (Also on-site available)
Contact: Mark Giroletti
Telephone: (03) 9516 0100
Fax: (03) 9525 2844
Email: training@chemskill.com.au
Web: www.chemskill.com.au
   
Provider: Deakin University
Course:

Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition (3 years full-
time on campus), Master of Dietetics (1.5 years full-time
on campus), Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition
(part-time off campus), Graduate Diploma and Master of
Human Nutrition (full- and part-time off campus),
Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education (1 year part- time off campus).

Telephone: (03) 9251 7777
Email: hmnbs-support@deakin.edu.au
Web: www.deakin.edu.au/future-students
   
Provider: CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences, Werribee, Victoria
Course: Approved Persons Course for Thermal Processing Low-Acid Foods.
Duration: One week, twice yearly
Contact: Diana Castree
Telephone: (03) 9731 3426
Fax: (03) 9731 3201
Email: diana.castree@csiro.au
   
Provider: FoodStream
Course: A number of industry training courses are offered including: Food and Feed Extraction Technology; Principles of Extruder Die Design; Extruder Operator; Food Water Activity & Drying Technology; Commercialising Your Food Product; Retort Supervisor & Operator; Pellet Milling
Technology; Fundamentals of Food Engineering and Can
Double Seam Appreciation. Trainers are professionals
with extensive industry experience and a clear
understanding of the commercial world. Courses are offered throughout Australia and internationally and training can be offered in-house to meet the specific needs of the company.
Duration: 1–4 days
Contact: Timothy Kowitz
Telephone: (07) 3137 1433
Fax: (07) 3102 9128
Email: tkowitz@foodstream.com.au
Web: www.foodstream.com.au
   
Provider: HACCP Australia
Course: Customised Food Handling Training, Customised Food
Safety Training (all courses are industry and product specific), Internal Food Safety Auditor Training.
Duration: ½–1 day, 1–2 Days, 2–3 Days
Cost: $200–$400, $300–$700, $600–$1000 per person
Contact: Glenn Boughen, Training Manager
Telephone: (02) 9956 6911
Fax: (02) 9956 7313
Email: gboughen@haccp.com.au, training@haccp.com.au
Web: www.haccp.com.au
   
Provider: NCS International
Course: Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems,
Understanding Food Safety Management Systems, Food
Safety Management System RABQSA recognised,
Understanding and Developing Food Safety HACCP Plans
– RABQSA recognised, Implementing SQF, Introduction
to BRC Global Standard: Issue 5, BRC Conversion Course
– Issue 4 to Issue 5, SQF Conversion Course: Issue 5 to
Issue 6, Internal Auditor Training Course, Food Safety
Management Systems: Auditor/Lead Auditor Course – RABQSA recognised.
Duration: 1–2 days; 5 days
Cost: $465–$990; $2100
Contact: Louise
Telephone: 1300 856 554
Email: training@ncsi.com.au
Web: www.ncsi.com.au
 
Provider: QualDes
Course: In-house training customised to your company needs. Basic Food Safety, Introduction to HACCP, Implementation of HACCP, HACCP for the NPD team.
Duration: 1–2 days
Cost: TBA
Contact: Course Coordinator
Telephone: (02) 4722 2577
Fax: (02) 4722 2699
Email: info@qualdes.com.au
Web: www.qualdes.com.au
   
Provider: SAI Global
Course:

SAI Global is a leading provider of public and in-house
Food Safety & Security training across Australia. As a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) we provide courses and qualifications that help you to:

  • Understand and implement Food Safety Management Systems
  • Develop HACCP, BRC and ISO 22000 based food systems
  • Conduct Food Safety audits
  • Manage Food Safety risks and responsibilities
  • Improve quality control of food products and services.
Duration: 1–5 days
Cost: $495
Contact: SAI Global Training Customer Service Centre
Telephone: 1300 727 444
Fax: 1300 727 888
Email: salessupport@saiglobal.com
Web: www.saiglobal.com/foodtraining
   
Provider: TAFE NSW OTEN
Course: 17986 Statement of Attainment in Workplace Hygiene
(Food Handlers). Basic food hygiene for front-line food handlers.
Duration: Nominal 6–20 hours (distance education)
Cost: $150 (price subject to change)
Contact: Eric Middledorp
Telephone: (02) 9715 8517
Fax: (02) 9715 8522
Email: eric.middledorp@tafensw.edu.au
   
Provider: TAFE NSW OTEN
Course: 19589 Statement of Attainment – Food Safety Supervisor
Duration: Nominal 20–40 hours (distance education)
Cost: $300 (price subject to change)
Contact: Eric Middledorp
Telephone: (02) 9715 8517
Fax: (02) 9715 8522
Email: eric.middledorp@tafensw.edu.au
   
Provider: TAFE NSW OTEN
Course: 17287 Statement of Attainment – Food Safety Auditing.
Duration: Nominal 200 hours (distance education)
Cost: $1200 (price subject to change)
Contact: Eric Middledorp
Telephone: (02) 9715 8517
Fax: (02) 9715 8522
Email: eric.middledorp@tafensw.edu.au
   
Provider: University of Ballarat
Course: Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology; Certificate III, IV and Diploma in Laboratory Technology;
Certificates I, II and III; Cert IV and Diploma of Food
Processing; Certificates I, II, III and IV in Transport and Logistics. Short courses of 1–2 days available in HACCP,
Food Handling, Food safety supervisor, Internal auditing and Apply 5S.
Duration: All of these courses are available using flexible delivery at your workplace.
Contact: Sharon Cini
Telephone: (03) 5327 8422
Fax: (03) 5327 8019
Email: s.cini@ballarat.edu.au
Web: https://www.ballarat.edu.au/mygateway
   
   

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Consultants

Provider: Mary Morrison Food Consulting
Services:

Services offered in the Sydney Metropolitan area include:

  • Compiling a Quality & Food Safety program, or amending it, to meet changes in the required standards such as Coles, WQA, HACCP & SQF;
  • Carrying out the internal auditing function for your business;
  • Conducting internal training at your facility in Food Safety and HACCP; and prompt technical expertise and excellent customer service in a cost-effective manner.
Contact: Mary Morrison
Telephone: 0414 865 696
Fax: (02) 9572 6309
Email: mary_morrison@bigpond.com

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Recruitment Services

Provider: ChemSkill
Services: ChemSkill’s new specialist recruitment arm – CS Food
Careers is currently being launched to provide high quality candidates in all areas related to the Food and Beverage Industry. Our aim is for the database of CS Food Careers to be the biggest in Australia and New Zealand and will cover all levels and disciplines. It will be a one-stop- shop for the Food and Beverage Industry. To be part of this new and exciting recruitment database, please forward your current resume to foodcareers@chemskill.com.au.
Location: Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane
Contact: Melbourne: Helen Patronis, Sydney: Marie Hendrikss
Telephone: Melbourne: (03) 9516 0100, Sydney: (02) 9238 6202, Brisbane: (07) 3303 8774
Fax: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane: (02) 9283 4844
Email: recruitment@chemskill.com.au, foodcareers@chemskill.com.au
Web: www.chemskill.com.au
   
Provider: Davidson Recruitment
Services: Food Industry Recruitment Specialist
Location: Brisbane
Contact: Rachael Frizzo – Director Technical & Operations, Jana Cameron (Consultant – Technical & Operations) – Food & Packaging Specialist.
Telephone: (07) 3023 1000
Email: rachaelf@d-r.com.au, janac@d-r.com.au
Web: www.davidsonrecruitment.com.au
   
Provider: Food Appointments
Services: Executive and technical staff in all areas of food, beverage and wine industry.
Location: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane
Contact: Andrew Preston / Mike Sinnott/ Dominica Carolan
Telephone: Australia wide: 1300 887 460
Email: andrew@appointmentsgroup.com.au
Web: www.appointmentsgroup.com.au
   
Provider: On Q Recruitment
Services: We are an Australian-owned company established in 1999. We recruit for the scientific, technical and medical
industries from Director to Graduate level. We have been
recruiting for well over 10 years and have learned a lot
about employers in the industry and what they want from employees.
Location: Sydney
Contact: Catherine O’Mahony, Krista Tichelaar, Rob Lawrie,
Clarisa Prasethyo, Joanne Barnes
Telephone: (02) 9431 2555
Fax: (02) 9437 0344
Email: onq@onqrecruitment.com.au
Web: www.onqrecruitment.com.au
   
Provider: Techstaff
Services: Techstaff specialises in scientific and technical recruitment, sourcing permanent and temporary personnel across Australia. As a market leader we provide recruitment solutions for the Food and Beverage industry. With extensive networks and a national database, we place technical, regulatory, product development and quality staff into SME and multinationals companies. All of our consultants have relevant industry experience and in combination with our demonstrated ability in supplying outstanding candidates and recruitment services, we know the technical and resource challenges faced by our clients every day.
Location: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane
Contact: Katy Pearce / Voula Triantafillou / Melissa Kennedy
Telephone: (02) 9432 3333 / (03) 9864 6050 / (07) 3347 7600
Email: nsw@techstaff.com.au, vic@techstaff.com.au,
qld@techstaff.com.au
Web: www.techstaff.com.au
   

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