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
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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.
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Certificate Requirements |
Total of 21 units, 4 Core Units & 17 Specialist Units made up of 8 AQ4 Specialist units
  Plus FDFZPRIPK3A Apply raw materials/ingredient and process knowledge
  Plus FDFZPRSYS3A Operate processes in a production system**
  Plus: 2 pre-requisite AQF 2 specialist units
  Or FDFZPKSYS3A Operate processes in a packaging system** Plus: 2 pre-requisite AQF 2 specialist units
    Plus: 5 Units made up of:
        At least 2 and up to 5 units from the AQF 3 specialist or optional sets.
        A maximum of 3 units from the AQF 2 specialist or optional sets.
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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
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Example Specialist/Optional:
FDFZPRSYS3A
FDFZPMMB2A
FDFZPRDTP2A
FDFOPTSM3A
FDFOPTRWP3A
FDFOPTCRM2A
FDFOPTPIP3A
FDFZPRCI2A
FDFZPRIPK3A
FDFPMOHS4A  
FDFPLSCP4A
FDFIMMWB4A
FDFIMEPC4A
FDFPMMPW4A
FDFTECPPR4A
FDFPIOWP4A
BSZ402A |
Operate processes in a production system
Operate a mixing/blending process
Operate a depositing process
Support and mentor individuals and groups
Report on workplace performance
Conduct routine maintenance
Participate in improvement processes
Operate a process control interface
Apply raw materials/ingredient and process knowledge
Manage the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace
Schedule and manage production
Manage a work area within budget
Establish process capability
Manage people in the work area
Participate in product recalls
Optimise a work process
Conduct assessment
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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 |