Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Food Processing
Certificate III in Food Processing
FDF30110
S766
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/01/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers a range of food processing industries, such as:
Grain processing (including stock feed, animal feeds, milling wheat, barley, oats and flour milling)
Beverages (including juices, soft drinks, cordials, aerated and still waters, energy drinks and other modified beverages such as vitamin and antioxidant beverages, coffee, tea and ice)
Confectionery
Dairy processing
Fruit and vegetables
Grocery products and supplies (including honey, jams, spreads, sauces, dressings, condiments, spices, edible oils and fats and pasta)
Poultry.
Job Roles The Certificate III in Food Processing targets those performing production related roles that require an application of industry specific skills and knowledge, including some technical and problem solving ability. This qualification caters for multi-skilled outcomes and roles that include team leader functions within the production environment.
Pathways into the qualification Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
FDF20310 Certificate II in Food Processing.
direct entry
relevant vocational training and/or work experience.
Pathways from the qualification After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake the FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing or FDF41007 Certificate IV in Food Safety Auditing, other food processing related qualifications or any other suitable qualification.
Additional qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Many units in this qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace should be selected as part of this qualification.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on:
the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires the achievement of seventeen (17) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.Total units must include a minimum of ten (10) units coded FDF.
Five (5) Core units
Twelve (12) Elective units
Elective selection must include:
- One (1) Group A elective unit
- Six (6) Group B Specialist and Cross Sector elective units. The Group B selection may include the unit not previously selected from Group A.
Five (5) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- Group B elective units below, not previously selected
- Group C (maximum of 3 units)
- Units packaged at Group A in the Certificate II in Food Processing (maximum of 5)
- Units packaged at Certificate IV in Food Processing (maximum of 3)
- A maximum of 3 units from any nationally endorsed training package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate II level (maximum 2 units) and Certificate III level (maximum 3)
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite unit/s which is identified under the unit.
1. Core Units
Five core units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4575 | FDFOHS3001A | Contribute to OHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4537 | FDFFS2001A | Implement the food safety program and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4538 | FDFFS3001A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| W8421 | MSAENV272A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4652 | FDFOP2064A | Provide and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Two (2) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4656 | FDFOP3004A | Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4655 | FDFOP3003A | Operate interrelated processes in a production system | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4737 | FDFTEC3003A | Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4663 | FDFPPL3004A | Lead work teams and groups | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4735 | FDFTEC3001A | Participate in a HACCP team | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4660 | FDFPPL3001A | Participate in improvement processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8989 | MSACMT240A | Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8973 | MSACMS200A | Apply competitive manufacturing practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8991 | MSACMT251A | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Other Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4740 | FDFTEC4003A | Control food contamination and spoilage | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D4696 | FDFPH4006A | Respond to non-conformance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4668 | FDFPPL4003A | Schedule and manage production | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W052 | FDF30103 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D682 | FDF30111 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
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 Training Curriculum Services, on 10/5/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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