About this course
Are you working in food processing and want to advance your career? This course will give you knowledge and skills for a supervisory or middle management role.
You will develop specialist skills to:
- solve food production problems
- supervise the work of others
- apply quality control of food processing systems
- follow procedures to improve performance
- apply food safety requirements
- follow legislative and regulatory requirements.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
- a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
- an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Communicate effectively as a workplace leader BSBLDR412 Apply business risk management processes BSBOPS403 Undertake project work BSBPMG430 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs BSBWHS411 Supervise and maintain a food safety plan FBPFSY4001 Control food contamination and spoilage FBPTEC4003 Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles FBPTEC4007 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV472 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Analyse and present research information BSBINS401 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace BSBLDR411 Lead effective workplace relationships BSBLDR413 Assess compliance with food safety programs FBPAUD4001 Apply food processing technologies FBPFST4001 Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival FBPFST4002 Apply digital technology in food processing FBPFST4003 Document food processes and supporting procedures FBPFST4005 Establish operational requirements for a food processing enterprise FBPFST4007 Apply water management principles to the food industry FBPFST4012 Monitor refrigeration and air conditioning systems in food processing FBPFST5001 Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation FBPFST5002 Construct a process control chart for a food processing operation FBPFST5003 Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products FBPFST5009 Implement and review the preparation of milk for processing FBPFST5010 Implement and review the processing of chocolate and sugar-panned products FBPFST5011 Implement and review the processing of aerated confectioneries FBPFST5012 Implement and review the production of gums and jellies FBPFST5013 Implement and review the production of chocolate products FBPFST5014 Implement and review the processing of chocolate FBPFST5015 Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery FBPFST5016 Implement and review the processing of confectionery products FBPFST5017 Implement and review the processing of chilled or frozen poultry products FBPFST5018 Implement and review the processing of cooked poultry products FBPFST5019 Implement and review the processing of egg based products FBPFST5020 Implement and review the processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices FBPFST5021 Implement and review the processing of fish and seafood products FBPFST5022 Implement and review the production of milk fat products FBPFST5023 Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts FBPFST5024 Implement and review the production of concentrated and dried dairy products FBPFST5025 Implement and review the production of ice creams and frozen dairy products FBPFST5026 Implement and review the production of milk and related products by the membrane system FBPFST5027 Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils FBPFST5028 Implement and review manufacturing, packaging and testing of beverage products FBPFST5029 Implement and review manufacturing of cereal products FBPFST5030 Supervise and verify supporting programs for food safety FBPFSY4002 Perform an allergen risk review FBPFSY4003 Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers FBPFSY4004 Conduct a traceability exercise FBPFSY4005 Lead flour milling shift operations FBPGRA4005 Control mill processes and performance FBPGRA4006 Apply principles of statistical process control FBPOPR4001 Participate in improvement processes FBPPPL3003 Support and mentor individuals and groups FBPPPL3007 Manage people in the work area FBPPPL4001 Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance FBPPPL4002 Schedule and manage production FBPPPL4003 Manage supplier agreements and contracts FBPPPL4005 Manage a work area within budget FBPPPL4006 Manage internal audits FBPPPL4007 Optimise a work process FBPPPL4009 Determine handling processes for perishable food items FBPTEC4001 Apply principles of food packaging FBPTEC4002 Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing FBPTEC4004 Apply an understanding of food additives FBPTEC4005 Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production FBPTEC4006 Participate in product recalls FBPTEC4008 Manage water treatment processes FBPTEC4010 Establish process capability FBPTEC4011 Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment MSL934004 Use structured problem-solving tools MSMSUP390 Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S MSS403040 Facilitate breakthrough improvements MSS403054 Undertake proactive maintenance analyses MSS404085 Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy MSS404086 Support proactive maintenance MSS404087 Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation MSS405013 Diagnose production equipment problems PMBTECH406E Roster staff SITXHRM002 Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL301 Conduct induction process TLIL3003
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Workplace regional, Online blended delivery - regional (Prahran), Workplace metro, Online blended delivery - metro (Prahran)
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus, Flexible delivery, Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
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