Certificate III In Food Processing
Course Overview
FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing reflects the role of individuals working as operators in a food processing environment who have responsibility for overseeing all or part of a processing plant and related equipment. They are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and some non-routine problems. They may also take some responsibility for the output of others.
- Bottling and Packaging
- Brewing
- Confectionery
- Dairy Processing (cheese, powder and/or milk)
- Distilling
- Edible Oils (refining or cold pressing edible oils)
- Milling
- Non-alcoholic Beverages (fruit juice, cordial)
- Pet Food (companion animals)
- Quality (for operator roles)
- Sales
- Stock Feed (cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, poultry, fish – animals that produce for human consumption)
Course Structure
FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing consists of seventeen (17) units of competency:
- 5 core units, plus
- 12 elective units
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Australian Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be 18 years of age and above. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS 5.5 band overall or equivalent (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent. |
| English Language Requirements | Any relevant AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements
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Career Opportunities
The Certificate III in Food Processing targets those performing production related roles that require an application of industry specific skills and knowledge, including some technical and problem-solving ability. This qualification caters for multi-skilled outcomes and roles that include team leader functions within the production environment.
Internship or Work Placement
Practical training is delivered and assessed in the BIF Facility University of Technology which is a fully simulated industry environment allowing for practical training and assessment to occur in a simulated environment. During the practical sessions, enough time is allocated to students to prepare, practice their skills, reinforce their knowledge and prepare themselves for the practical assessments.