Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Flour Milling
Certificate IV in Flour Milling
FDF41012
J263
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 06/09/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The FDF41012 Certificate IV in Flour Milling targets people working in a technical leadership role in the flour milling industry. The Qualification includes technical, leadership and business skills and knowledge required to mill a wide range of flours for human consumption and ensure that operations are implemented and maintained to optimal performance. It also covers skills in monitoring the implementation of systems and procedures, and management functions of the organisation.
This Qualification applies to mill managers and senior supervisors above the shift miller level in the flour milling industry who supervise across departments and either set or participate in setting production and key performance indicators for the flour mill. It applies to flour milling operations for all types of grain including wheat, oats, barley, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, rye, and non-grain flours such as peas and arrowroot.
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.
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
Completion of twenty two (22) units made up of:- ten (10) core units and
- twelve (12) elective units.
Total Units must include a minimum of twelve (12) units coded FDF.
Elective selection must include a minimum of six (6) Group A specialist technical and cross sector elective units.
The six (6) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A
- Group B
- Three (3) from Units packaged at Certificate II in Food Processing
- Five (5) from Units packaged at Certificate III in Food Processing
- Two (2) from Units packaged at Diploma of Food Processing
- Four (4) Units from any nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course that are packaged at Certificate II (up to 2 Units), Certificate III (up to 2 Units), Certificate IV (up to 4 Units), and Diploma (up to 2 Units)
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE604 | FDFGR3004A | Control mill processes and performance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WE605 | FDFGR4001A | Control power and automation for milling processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WE608 | FDFGR4004A | Establish and supervise dust control procedures in a grain processing enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3656 | MSAENV472B | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4537 | FDFFS2001A | Implement the food safety program and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE603 | FDFGR3003A | Lead flour milling shift operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4577 | FDFOHS4002A | Maintain OHS processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WE607 | FDFGR4003A | Manage mill logistics and support services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4538 | FDFFS3001A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WE606 | FDFGR4002A | Supervise testing processes for wheat and flour | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of six (6) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining six (6) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDO6 | FBP40117 | Certificate IV in Flour Milling | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry into this Qualification requires significant prior work experience at least at the operator level in flour milling in grain receival, grain breaking and grain reduction processes. Preferred work experience is as a shift miller in a flour mill.