Tasks May Include:
    Operating and maintaining equipment
    Identifying and preparing materials
    Calculating and formulating
    Grading and quality inspection
    Advising on selection and manufacturing / preparation
Entry Requirements
Can be undertaken over 12 months full time or 18 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.
Certificate Requirements
Total of 5 Core Units Plus Total of 7 Specialist/Optional Units made up of:
    At least 2 and up to 4 units from the AQF 2 Food Processing specialist set.
    At least 2 units and up to 4 from the AQF 2 Retail (WRR units) specialist set.
    1 unit from AQF 1 specialist or optional sets.
    A maximum of 2 units from the AQF 2 optional set.
    A maximum of 2 units from the AQF 3 specialist or optional sets. ***
Present and apply workplace information
Implement occupational health and safety systems and procedures
Implement quality systems and procedures
Implement the food safety program and procedures
Use basic mathematical concepts
Clean and sanitize equipment
Prepare fillings
Apply point of sale handling procedures
Advise on products and services
Merchandise products
Balance register/terminal
Participate effectively in a workplace environment
Course Costs
Minimal fees may apply to most courses, and cover administration and materials issued. [click for quote]
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.