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Certificate IV in Flour Milling

Certificate IV in Flour Milling

Qualification
National Code:
FDF41012
State Code:
J263
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
06/09/2012
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1140
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
D7757 MSS024003A Apply an understanding of environmental principles to a site 140 Unit of competency
D4742 FDFTEC4005A Apply an understanding of food additives 45 Unit of competency
D4743 FDFTEC4006A Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production 45 Unit of competency
D4741 FDFTEC4004A Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing 45 Unit of competency
S7909 FDFFST4003A Apply digital technology in food processing 40 Unit of competency
D4745 FDFTEC4008A Apply principles of food packaging 45 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
S7918 FDFFST4012A Apply water management principles to the food industry 40 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
D4740 FDFTEC4003A Control food contamination and spoilage 45 Unit of competency
D4744 FDFTEC4007A Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles 45 Unit of competency
D4738 FDFTEC4001A Determine handling processes for perishable food items 60 Unit of competency
D7734 MSS015005A Develop required sustainability reports 80 Unit of competency
D7727 MSS014004A Develop team strategies for more sustainable use of resources 40 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
W7694 PMBTECH406A Diagnose production equipment problems 50 Unit of competency
S7911 FDFFST4005A Document processes and procedures for a food product 20 Unit of competency
WD514 MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
S7913 FDFFST4007A Establish operational requirements for a food processing enterprise 50 Unit of competency
WD519 MSS403011A Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
W8273 MSAPMOPS406A Identify problems in electronic control systems 40 Unit of competency
W8272 MSAPMOPS405A Identify problems in fluid power system 40 Unit of competency
D4746 FDFTEC4009A Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products 45 Unit of competency
WD513 MSS403001A Implement competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0842 BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
WD524 MSS403030A Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
D1018 BSBSMB407A Manage a small team 40 Unit of competency
D4671 FDFPPL4006A Manage a work area within budget 55 Unit of competency
D4739 FDFTEC4002A Manage controlled atmosphere storage 60 Unit of competency
D4666 FDFPPL4001A Manage people in the work area 45 Unit of competency
D4672 FDFPPL4007A Manage supplier agreements and contracts 50 Unit of competency
D4747 FDFTEC4010A Manage water treatment processes 45 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
S7908 FDFFST4002A Monitor the development and implementation of a food QA system 60 Unit of competency
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
D4669 FDFPPL4004A Optimise a work process 45 Unit of competency
W8269 MSAPMOPS400A Optimise process/plant area 60 Unit of competency
D7726 MSS014003A Optimise sustainability of a process or plant area 60 Unit of competency
D4664 FDFPPL3005A Participate in an audit process 35 Unit of competency
D4748 FDFTEC4011A Participate in product recalls 45 Unit of competency
D4667 FDFPPL4002A Plan and coordinate maintenance 45 Unit of competency
D4661 FDFPPL3002A Report on workplace performance 35 Unit of competency
D4668 FDFPPL4003A Schedule and manage production 45 Unit of competency
W5263 MEM30011A Set up basic pneumatic circuits 24 Unit of competency
WD544 MSS404083A Support proactive maintenance 50 Unit of competency
W8270 MSAPMOPS401A Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
WD542 MSS404081A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
D9322 RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
WD521 MSS403021A Facilitate a Just in Time system 50 Unit of competency
WD530 MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
WD531 MSS403041A Facilitate breakthrough improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
WD541 MSS404061A Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
WD515 MSS403005A Facilitate use of a Balanced Scorecard for performance improvement 40 Unit of competency
D4559 FDFGR2010A Handle grain in a storage area 30 Unit of competency
D5182 TLIJ2004A Implement grain monitoring measures 20 Unit of competency
D4736 FDFTEC3002A Implement the pest prevention program 40 Unit of competency
WD520 MSS403013A Lead team culture improvement 40 Unit of competency
S8076 BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service 50 Unit of competency
D1032 BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace 60 Unit of competency
WD522 MSS403023A Monitor a levelled pull system of operations 50 Unit of competency
D4557 FDFGR2008A Operate a break roll process 20 Unit of competency
D4553 FDFGR2004A Operate a grain cleaning process 35 Unit of competency
D4552 FDFGR2003A Operate a grain conditioning process 20 Unit of competency
D4618 FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface 35 Unit of competency
D4554 FDFGR2005A Operate a purification process 20 Unit of competency
D4555 FDFGR2006A Operate a scalping and grading process 30 Unit of competency
D4556 FDFGR2007A Operate a scratch and sizing process 20 Unit of competency
W5450 MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
D6709 AHCBAC204A Prepare grain storages 25 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
D0732 BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff 45 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD539 MSS404053A Use six sigma techniques 40 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
D1056 BSBWRT401A Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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