Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Training Package Version 6.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply specialist knowledge and skills in food safety for auditing purposes. They conduct a range of audits in different environments to monitor food quality and safety according to relevant legislation, including food standards included in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and industry codes of practice relating to validation and verification of a food safety program, and the audit requirements detailed in the National Regulatory Food Safety Auditor Guideline and Policy.
Regulatory food safety audits in Australia are covered by state, territory and Commonwealth legislative frameworks that support the requirements of the National Food Safety Audit Policy 2009. Users must check requirements with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 11 core units, plus
- 5 elective units including up to 3 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
BSBAUD512 |
Lead quality audits |
BSBAUD513 |
Report on quality audits |
FBPAUD4001 |
Assess compliance with food safety programs |
FBPAUD4002 |
Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits |
FBPAUD4003 |
Conduct food safety audits |
FBPAUD4004 |
Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards |
FBPFST5006 |
Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis |
FBPFST6001 |
Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing |
FBPFSY5001 |
Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan |
FBPTEC4006 |
Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production |
FBPTEC4007 |
Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
BSBAUD511 |
Initiate quality audits |
FBPAUD5001* |
Audit bivalve mollusc growing and harvesting processes |
FBPAUD5002* |
Audit a cook chill process |
FBPAUD5003* |
Audit a heat treatment process |
FBPAUD5004* |
Audit manufacturing of ready-to-eat meat products |
FBPFST4009 |
Label foods according to legislative requirements |
FBPFST5005 |
Examine the biochemical properties of food |
FBPFSY4003 |
Perform an allergen risk review |
FBPFSY4004* |
Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers |
FBPFSY4005 |
Conduct a traceability exercise |
FBPFSY5002 |
Develop an allergen management program |
FBPFSY5003 |
Design a traceability system for food products |
FBPFSY5004 |
Plan to mitigate food fraud |
FBPPPL4007 |
Manage internal audits |
FBPPPL5001 |
Design and maintain programs to support legal compliance |
FBPTEC4009 |
Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
FBPAUD5001 Audit bivalve mollusc growing and harvesting processes |
FBPAUD4002 Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4003 Conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4004 Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards |
FBPAUD5002 Audit a cook chill process |
FBPAUD4002 Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4003 Conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4004 Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards |
FBPAUD5003 Audit a heat treatment process |
FBPAUD4002 Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4003 Conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4004 Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards |
FBPAUD5004 Audit manufacturing of ready-to-eat meat products |
FBPAUD4002 Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4003 Conduct food safety audits FBPAUD4004 Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards |
FBPFSY4004 Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers |
FBPFSY4003 Perform an allergen risk review |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FBP50221 Diploma of Food Safety Auditing |
FBP50218 Diploma of Food Safety Auditing |
New allergens and traceability units added to electives Unit codes updated in core and electives |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=78b15323-cd38-483e-aad7-1159b570a5c4