Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)
Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)
Qualification
National Code:
FDF30903
FDF30903
State Code:
W017
W017
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
03/07/2003
Approved Date
27/02/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
540
Duration
Unspecified
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
Learner to complete ALL 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.
ELECTIVES
Learner to complete 7 elective units with at least 2 and up to 3 units from the AQF 3 Food Processing specialist set, at least 2 and up to 4 units from the AQF 2 or AQF 3 Retail (WRR units) specialist set, 1 unit from the AQF 1 specialist or optional sets, a maximum of 2 units from the AQF 2 specialist or optional sets and a maximum of 2 units from the AQF 3 optional set.
The Food Processing Training Package FDF03 should be consulted for a complete list of sets and the units in each set, the AQF levels of units and for further information on packaging requirements. The Training Package should be consulted for information on pre-requisite units.
OPTIONAL
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0977 | FDFOPTCRM2A | Conduct routine maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2411 | TDTA3801A | Control and order stock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1161 | FDFOPTENV1A | Follow work procedures to maintain environmental standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W0978 | FDFOPTENV2A | Implement environmental policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W0981 | FDFOPTTG3A | Lead work teams and groups | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1160 | FDFOPTMR1A | Measure and record workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1208 | FDFOPTENV3A | Monitor the implementation of environmental management policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W0979 | FDFOPTHCP3A | Participate in a HACCP team | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1210 | FDFOPTPIP3A | Participate in improvement processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W0980 | FDFOPTTG2A | Participate in work teams and groups | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3525 | BSBCMN205A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
3.
MULTI SECTOR SPECIALIST - CLEANING & SANITATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0943 | FDFZCSCS2A | Clean and sanitize equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1162 | FDFZCSCIP2A | Clean equipment in place | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1026 | FDFZCSAW1A | Operate automated washing equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
4.
MULTI SECTOR SPECIALIST - PREPARING AND MIXING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1034 | FDFZPMDNB2A | Dispense non-bulk ingredients | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W1036 | FDFZPMMB2A | Operate a mixing/blending process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1155 | FDFZPMBM1A | Prepare basic mixes | 20 | Unit of competency |
5.
MULTI SECTOR SPECIALIST - PRODUCTION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1166 | FDFZPRBP2A | Operate a baking process | 55 | Unit of competency |
| W1167 | FDFZPRCP2A | Operate a coating application process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W1040 | FDFZPRHT2A | Operate a heat treatment process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W1046 | FDFZPRPR2A | Operate a production process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W1156 | FDFZPRW1A | Participate effectively in a workplace environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
6.
MULTI SECTOR SPECIALIST - RETAIL
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0722 | WRRS2B | Advise on products and services | 27 | Unit of competency |
| N0667 | WRRCS2B | Apply point of sale handling procedures | 21 | Unit of competency |
| N0693 | WRRLP2B | Minimise theft | 21 | Unit of competency |
| N0721 | WRRS1B | Sell products and services | 18 | Unit of competency |
7.
MULTI SECTOR SPECIALIST - RETAIL/SMALL BUSINESS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3545 | BSBCMN310A | Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| N0690 | WRRI5A | Maintain and order stock | 36 | Unit of competency |
| N0695 | WRRLP4B | Maintain store security | 18 | Unit of competency |
| C3751 | BSBSBM403A | Promote the business | 40 | Unit of competency |
8.
MULTI SECTOR SPECIALIST - PACKAGING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1176 | FDFZPKFS2A | Operate a fill and seal process | 55 | Unit of competency |
| W1178 | FDFZPKHSW2A | Operate a high speed wrapping process | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W1031 | FDFZPKPM1B | Pack product manually | 10 | Unit of competency |
9.
SECTOR SPECIALIST - RETAIL BAKING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1005 | FDFRBBP2B | Bake pastry products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1007 | FDFRBDC2B | Decorate cakes and cookies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1012 | FDFRBFP1B | Finish products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| W1238 | FDFRBFF2B | Form and fill pastry products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W1016 | FDFRBPF2B | Prepare fillings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W1018 | FDFRBPP2B | Produce pastry | 50 | Unit of competency |
10.
SECTOR SPECIALIST - PLANT BAKING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0989 | FDFPBSW2B | Operate a cooling, slicing and wrapping process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W0986 | FDFPBBDM3A | Operate a dough mixing process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W1159 | FDFPBW1A | Participate effectively in a workplace environment (plant baking) | 30 | Unit of competency |
11.
SECTOR SPECIALIST - BISCUIT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0946 | FDFBISETP2A | Manufacture extruded and toasted products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W0947 | FDFBISFS2A | Operate a forming/shaping process | 50 | Unit of competency |
12.
SECTOR SPECIALIST - CONFECTIONERY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0950 | FDFCONFBS2A | Operate a boiled confectionery process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W0951 | FDFCONFCP2A | Operate a chocolate depositing/moulding process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W0952 | FDFCONFDP2A | Operate a confectionery depositing process | 40 | Unit of competency |
13.
SECTOR SPECIALIST - DAIRY PROCESSING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0960 | FDFDPCM2B | Operate a cheese pressing and moulding process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W0959 | FDFDPCH2B | Operate a cooling and hardening process | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W0962 | FDFDPHS2B | Operate a holding and storage process | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S772 | FDF30910 | Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code FDF30903 taken from the Food Processing Training Package FDF03 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements. FDF03 is endorsed until April 2006.
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 METS CSSN on 16 February 2004.
4. This qualification was amended by VET Teaching & Learning on 21/4/06 to ensure that the packaging rules reflect those in the Training Package FDF03. Units FDFCORHS2A, FDFCORQAS2A and FDFCORFSY2A were deleted from Group 1 and the nominal hours for FDFCORHS3A and FDFCORQFS3A were increased from 35 to 60 and 90 respectively.
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 METS CSSN on 16 February 2004.
4. This qualification was amended by VET Teaching & Learning on 21/4/06 to ensure that the packaging rules reflect those in the Training Package FDF03. Units FDFCORHS2A, FDFCORQAS2A and FDFCORFSY2A were deleted from Group 1 and the nominal hours for FDFCORHS3A and FDFCORQFS3A were increased from 35 to 60 and 90 respectively.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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