Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)
Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)
FBP30617
BDO3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/01/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the sales specialisations within the food processing industry and targets those workers that provide sales advice and services for food manufacturing or retail food processing contexts.
The qualification is designed for roles that require the ability to perform a range of sales activities independently and as a team member, applying food processing technical skills and knowledge and problem solving. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety and environmental codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- two (2) must be selected from Group A
- two (2) must be selected from Group B
- the remaining four (4) units may be selected from:
- Groups A, B or C
- elsewhere in this training package, any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course at Certificate II (maximum of two [2] units), Certificate III or Certificate IV (maximum of three [3] units) levels.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must 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 |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4652 | FDFOP2064A | Provide and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4649 | FDFOP2061A | Use numerical applications in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B – Sector Specialist and Cross Sector Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S772 | FDF30910 | Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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