RPL Kit – SITXFSA008 – Develop and implement a food safety program

RPL Kit – SITXFSA008 – Develop and Implement a Food Safety Program

The RPL Kit – SITXFSA008 – Develop and implement a food safety program is a comprehensive assessment tool developed to help Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) make valid, fair, and compliant Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) decisions. This RPL kit supports the assessment of candidates with workplace experience in food safety management within the hospitality, retail, or food processing industries.

This unit covers the development, documentation, implementation, and monitoring of a food safety program designed to prevent foodborne illness and ensure compliance with food safety legislation. The kit is designed to be used by experienced trainers and assessors to confirm a candidate’s competence through documentation, conversations, demonstrations, and third-party validation.

Each component of the kit is written in plain language and includes clear instructions for students and assessors, helping to streamline the RPL process while maintaining full alignment with training package requirements.

What’s Included in the RPL Kit – SITXFSA008

1. RPL Application Form

• Structured form for the student to formally apply for RPL.

• Captures key details required for regulatory compliance, organisational tracking, and NCVER reporting.

• Includes consent, declarations, and document submission checklists.

2. Self-Assessment Kit

• Enables the candidate to assess their own skills and knowledge against each unit requirement.

• Supports evidence planning by prompting learners to consider types of workplace documentation, processes they’ve managed, or tools they’ve used.

• Includes a checklist aligned with elements and performance criteria from the unit of competency.

3. Competency Conversation Kit

• Set of targeted questions mapped to knowledge evidence and performance criteria.

• Used by the assessor to verify the student’s understanding of food safety hazards, HACCP principles, and program implementation.

• Includes structured guidance for probing deeper into workplace examples.

4. Demonstration and Observation Kit

• Contains real-world practical tasks that reflect the job role of someone developing and managing a food safety program.

• Designed to assess skills such as documenting food safety procedures, identifying hazards, and liaising with regulatory bodies.

• Assessors observe and record performance using pre-mapped observation tools.

5. Third-Party Report Kit

• Completed by a supervisor or manager who has directly observed the candidate’s performance in the workplace.

• Verifies the student’s ability to meet real-world food safety and compliance standards.

• Includes detailed instructions for the third party and forms mapped to unit outcomes.

6. Assessor’s Guide and Assessment Recording Tools

• Comprehensive instructions for managing the RPL process.

• Includes marking guides, evidence evaluation tools, and competency decision forms.

• Ensures consistency and defensibility in assessment outcomes.

Key Benefits of SITXFSA008 RPL Kit

• Audit-ready and mapped to the current version of SITXFSA008 – Develop and implement a food safety program

• Enables streamlined RPL processes for experienced professionals in hospitality and food service

• Supports multiple modes of evidence: documentation, conversations, observations, and third-party reports

• Fully editable and customisable to meet RTO-specific delivery and validation needs

• Developed and validated by industry experts and compliance professionals

Who This Kit Is For

This RPL Kit is ideal for:

• Trainers and assessors working in hospitality RTOs

• RTOs offering Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications with food safety units

• Students with industry experience as kitchen managers, chefs, food safety supervisors, or quality officers