Food Processing Certificate III – FDF30103
Specialising in fruit & vegetable processing
Career Opportunities
This course has been designed to develop skills for an advanced processing operator who is involved in a fruit and/or vegetable processing enterprise


On completion of this Certificate. Graduates can progress through various levels up to Advanced Diploma, using a range of study modes
Duration
Can be undertaken over 24 months full time or 36 months part time equivalent.
Students can enter at any stage. The training is ongoing to ensure there are no waiting periods for training to start.
Requirements
Total of 4 Core Units & a total of 9 Specialist/Optional Units made up of:
  •    FDFZPRSYS3A Operate processes in a production system**Plus: 2 pre-requisite AQF 2 units.
  • Or FDFZPKSYS3A Operate processes in a packaging system**Plus: 2 pre-requisite AQF 2 units
  • Plus 6 Units made up of:
    • At least 2 and up to 5 units from the AQF 3 specialist or optional sets.
    • 1 unit from the AQF 1 specialist or optional sets.
    • A maximum of 3 units from the AQF 2 specialist or optional sets.
    • A maximum of 1 unit from the AQF 4 set of units.
Competencies

Competencies

Core:
FDFCORHS3A Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures
FDFCORQFS3A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs
FDFCORWCM2A Present and apply workplace information
FDFCORBM2A Use basic mathematical concepts
Example Profile:
FDFZPKSYS3A Operate processes in a packaging system
FDFZPKHSW2A Operate a high speed wrapping process*
FDFZPKCPP2A Operate a casepacking process*
FDFZPRW1A Participate effectively in a workplace environment
FDFZPRCI2A Operate a process control interface
FDFOPTRWP3A Report on workplace performance
FDFZPRSP3A Set up a production/packaging line for operation
TDTD1097B Operate a forklift
FDFOPTSM3A Support and mentor individuals and groups
Course
Costs
Minimal fees may apply to most courses, and cover administration and materials issued.
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Infastructure
Requirements
IIFP must be granted access to workplace staff and training/assessment rescources
    to meet the requirements of candidates with special needs and modify
    an assessment approach that incorporates reasonable adjustments to their needs.
Pathways &
Exit Points
On completion of this certificate. Graduates can progress through various levels
    up to Advanced Diploma, using a range of study modes.
Location
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations.
Information Updated: 24th June 2008