Career Opportunities |
Food Processing manager
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 29 units, 4 Core Units & a total of 25 Specialist/Optional Units made up of:
8 AQF 5 Specialist Units
Plus 8 AQF 4 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 |
Example Specialist/Optional:
* indicates that these units are pre-requisites for FDFZPRSYS3A Operate processes in a production system
** FDFOPTPAP3A Participate in an audit process is a pre-requisite for FDFIMMIA4A Manage internal audits
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
FDFTECPT5A
FDFPLDMP5A
FDFPMMAC5A
BSBMGT503A
PSPPM502A
FDFTECPT5A
BSBMGT506A
FDFIMMIA4A
FDFOPTPAP3A |
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
Manage and evaluate new product trials
Design and maintain programs to support legal compliance
Manage supplier agreements and contracts
Prepare budgets and financial plans
Manage projects
Manage and evaluate new product trials
Recruit, select and induct staff
Manage internal audits
Participate in an audit process**
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* indicates that these units are pre-requisites for FDFZPRSYS3A Operate processes in a production system
** FDFOPTPAP3A Participate in an audit process is a pre-requisite for FDFIMMIA4A Manage internal audits
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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 |
No further training options are available after the Diploma.
Higher education would be an option. |
Location |
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations. |
| Information Updated: 24th June 2008 |
