CTA Training Specialists

Overview

CTA Training Specialists (NSW Food Authority approval 51207) is an online food safety training provider known for same-day certificate issuance — one of the fastest turnarounds in the market. Their FSS course is priced at $95 for most states and $120 for NSW, with the $30 NSW Government FSS certificate bundled in.

CTA is one of the few providers with a publicly available affiliate program, making them a good option for organisations looking to refer food businesses to accredited training.

Course details

Food Safety Supervisor — Hospitality (SITXFSA005 + SITXFSA006):

• $95 — all states except NSW
• $120 — NSW (includes NSW Government FSS certificate)

Food Safety Supervisor — Retail (SIRRFSA001):

• Available for NSW and non-NSW

Delivery and completion

The course is delivered 100% online and self-paced, with approximately 10 hours of study across e-learning modules and online assessments. Students have 3 months to complete the course.

Practical assessments require a sign-off from a supervisor with at least 12 months of food industry experience — this is a workplace-based component that some other providers do not require.

Certificate issuance

CTA offers same-day Statement of Attainment issuance for assessments submitted before 4 PM AEST on a business day. The NSW Government FSS certificate is issued alongside the Statement of Attainment for NSW students.

This makes CTA one of the fastest options for food businesses that need a certified FSS in place urgently — for example, ahead of a council inspection or when an existing FSS has left the business.

NSW approval

CTA Training Specialists holds NSW Food Authority approval number 51207. NSW students completing the course receive the official NSW Government FSS certificate (both the blue hospitality and orange retail certificates as appropriate), satisfying the additional requirement under NSW Food Regulation 2025.

Affiliate program

CTA offers a 10% affiliate commission on all online course sales, paid monthly via direct deposit. This equates to approximately $9.50 per FSS course referral. Affiliates receive a tracking dashboard, unique referral links, and marketing materials. Applications are reviewed within 5 business days.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NSW Government certificate fee included in the price? Yes. The $120 NSW price includes the $30 NSW Food Authority certificate fee. There are no additional fees for the government certificate.

Does the course require a workplace assessment? Yes. CTA’s practical assessment requires sign-off from a supervisor or manager with at least 12 months of relevant food industry experience. This is different from fully self-assessable online courses. If you are a sole trader with no suitable supervisor, contact CTA to discuss assessment options before enrolling.

Can I get my certificate on the same day? Yes, if you complete and submit your assessments before 4 PM AEST on a business day. Delays of up to 2 business days may apply around public holidays.

How long is the access period? Three months from enrolment to complete the course. If you don’t finish within this period, a re-enrolment may be required.

Pricing and details verified April 2026. Always confirm current prices and course requirements on the provider’s website before enrolling.