Certificate III in Food Processing - FDF30103
Career Opportunities
Advanced Food Processing operator.

  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 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.
Certificate
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
Core:
FDFCORHS3A
FDFCORQFS3A
FDFCORWCM2A
FDFCORBM2A
Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs
Present and apply workplace information
Use basic mathematical concepts
Example Specialist/Optional:
FDFZPRSYS3A
FDFZPKSYS3A
FDFZPMMB2A
FDFZPRDTP2A
FDFZPRCI2A
FDFZPRW1A
FDFOPTPIP3A
FDFOPTCRM2A
FDFOPTRWP3A
FDFOPTSM3A
FDFZPKHSW2A
FDFZPKCPP2A
FDFOPTRWP3A
FDFZPRSP3A
TDTD1097B
Operate processes in a production system
Operate processes in a packaging system
Operate a mixing/blending process*
Operate a depositing process*
Operate a process control interface
Participate effectively in a workplace environment
Participate in improvement processes
Conduct routine maintenance
Report on workplace performance
Support and mentor individuals and groups
Operate a high speed wrapping process*
Operate a casepacking process*
Report on workplace performance
Set up a production/packaging line for operation
Operate a forklift
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