Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Food Processing
Diploma of Food Processing
Qualification
National Code:
FDF50103
FDF50103
State Code:
W065
W065
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
03/07/2003
Approved Date
21/05/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1445
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/07/2003
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/07/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
CORE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0870 | FDFCORHS3A | Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W0875 | FDFCORQFS3A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| W0866 | FDFCORWCM2A | Present and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W0867 | FDFCORBM2A | Use basic mathematical concepts | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
AQF 4 Specialist Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1224 | FDFTECFAD4A | Apply an understanding of food additives | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1225 | FDFTECENG4A | Apply basic engineering principles to a food production process | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1227 | FDFTECCCS4A | Control food contamination and spoilage | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1220 | FDFTECNUM4A | Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1226 | FDFTECPSC4A | Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1213 | FDFIMMWB4A | Manage a work area within budget | 55 | Unit of competency |
| W1219 | FDFTECENV4A | Manage the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1222 | FDFTECPPR4A | Participate in product recalls | 45 | Unit of competency |
3.
AQF 5 Specialist Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2715 | FDFFSACA | Assess compliance with food safety programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W2717 | FDFFSCOMA | Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2714 | FDFFSCFSAA | Conduct food safety audits | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W6650 | FDFPLDMP5A | Design and maintain programs to support legal compliance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2716 | FDFFSCHZA | Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W6651 | FDFTECPT5A | Manage and evaluate new product trials | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W6653 | FDFPMMAC5A | Manage supplier agreements and contracts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W6652 | FDFTECUTE5A | Manage utilities and energy for a production process | 50 | Unit of competency |
4.
PLUS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1041 | FDFZPRIPK3A | Apply raw materials/ingredient and process knowledge | 40 | Unit of competency |
5.
PLUS
FDFZPRSYS3A Operate processes in a production system ** Plus: 2 pre-requisite AQF 2 specialist units
or
FDFZPKSYS3A Operate processes in a packaging system ** Plus: 2 pre-requisite AQF 2 specialist units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1033 | FDFZPKSYS3A | Operate processes in a packaging system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1051 | FDFZPRSYS3A | Operate processes in a production system | 60 | Unit of competency |
6.
PLUS
5 Units made up of:
- At least 2 and up to 5 units from the AQF 3 specialist or optional sets
- A maximum of 3 units from the AQF 2 specialist or optional sets
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0944 | FDFOPTISP2A | Implement sampling procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1208 | FDFOPTENV3A | Monitor the implementation of environmental management policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W0960 | FDFDPCM2B | Operate a cheese pressing and moulding process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1036 | FDFZPMMB2A | Operate a mixing/blending process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1210 | FDFOPTPIP3A | Participate in improvement processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S775 | FDF50110 | Diploma of Food Processing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code FDF50103 taken from the FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY TRAINING PACKAGE (FDF03) which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the CSSN at Challenger Tafe on 30/5/2008.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the CSSN at Challenger Tafe on 30/5/2008.
Entry Requirements
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