Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
4 |
FDF10v4.1 |
Corrected publishing error to correctly list packaging rules |
3 |
FDF10v4 |
Included two new elective units to cover milling of all types of grain for human consumption |
2 |
FDF10v3 |
Included new elective units to cover malting and brewing |
1 |
FDF10v2 |
Initial release. Supersedes and is equivalent to FDF30110 Certificate III in Food Processing |
Description
This qualification covers a range of food processing industries, such as:
- Grain processing (including stock feed, animal feeds, milling wheat, barley, oats and flour milling)
- Beverages (including juices, soft drinks, cordials, aerated and still waters, energy drinks and other modified beverages such as vitamin and antioxidant beverages, coffee, tea and ice)
- Confectionery
- Dairy processing
- Fruit and vegetables
- Grocery products and supplies (including honey, jams, spreads, sauces, dressings, condiments, spices, edible oils and fats and pasta)
- Poultry
Job Roles 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.
Additional qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Many units in this qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace should be selected as part of this qualification.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on:
- the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
- a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
- flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- FDF20111 Certificate II in Food Processing
- direct entry
- relevant vocational training and/or work experience
Pathways from the qualification After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake the FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing or FDF41007 Certificate IV in Food Safety Auditing, other food processing related qualifications or any other suitable qualification.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, all work must comply with food safety, occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Certificate III in Food Processing The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Food Processing industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
Completion of seventeen (17) units made up of:
Five (5) core units and twelve (12) elective units. Total units must include a minimum of ten (10) units coded FDF.
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite unit/s which is identified under the unit.
CORE UNITS
Complete all five (5) core units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFFS3001A |
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOHS3001A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
FDFOP2064A |
Provide and apply workplace information |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Elective selection must include:
- one (1) Group A unit
- six (6) Group B units
The five (5) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A
- Group B
- three (3) Group C units
- units packaged in Group A in the Certificate II in Food Processing
- three (3) units packaged in the Certificate IV in Food Processing
- three (3) units from any nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course that are packaged in Certificate I (1 unit), Certificate II (2 units) or Certificate III (3 units)
GROUP A
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
FDFOP3003A |
Operate interrelated processes in a production system |
FDFOP3004A |
Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system |
GROUP B
Sector Specialist Units |
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
FDFCH3001A |
Coordinate cheese making operations |
FDFCH3002A |
Carry out processes for a range of artisan cheeses |
FDFFV3001A |
Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce |
FDFFV3002A |
Program fresh produce grading equipment |
FDFGR2011A |
Receive grain for malting* FDFGR2010A Handle grain in a storage area |
FDFGR2012A |
Prepare malted grain* FDFGR2010A Handle grain in a storage area |
FDFGR2013A |
Blend and dispatch malt |
FDFGR3001A |
Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes |
FDFGR3002A |
Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles |
FDFGR3003A |
Lead flour milling shift operations |
FDFGR3004A |
Control mill processes and performance |
FDFOP2066A |
Operate a wort production process* FDFOP2071A Identify key stages and beer production equipment in a brewery |
FDFOP2067A |
Operate a brewery fermentation process* FDFOP2071A Identify key stages and beer production equipment in a brewery |
FDFOP2068A |
Operate a beer maturation process* FDFOP2071A Identify key stages and beer production equipment in a brewery |
FDFOP2069A |
Operate a beer filtration process* FDFOP2071A Identify key stages and beer production equipment in a brewery |
FDFOP2070A |
Operate a bright beer tank process* FDFOP2071A Identify key stages and beer production equipment in a brewery |
FDFOP2071A |
Identify key stages and beer production equipment in a brewery |
FDFOP2072A |
Operate a beer filling process |
FDFOP2073A |
Operate a beer packaging process |
FDFOP2074A |
Prepare and monitor beer yeast propagation processes |
FDFOP3001A |
Control contaminants and allergens in the workplace* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOP3005A |
Prepare food products using basic cooking methods* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOP3006A |
Identify cultural, religious and dietary requirements for food products |
FDFPO3001A |
Operate a chickway system |
FDFPO3002A |
Debone and fillet product (manually) |
AHCPHT401A |
Assess olive oil for style and quality |
MTMR308C |
Prepare and produce value-added products |
Cross Sector Units |
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace |
FDFOP3002A |
Set up a production or packaging line for operation |
FDFPPL3001A |
Participate in improvement processes |
FDFPPL3002A |
Report on workplace performance |
FDFPPL3003A |
Support and mentor individuals and groups |
FDFPPL3004A |
Lead work teams and groups |
FDFPPL3005A |
Participate in an audit process* FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
FDFPPL3006A |
Establish compliance requirements for work area |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFTEC3002A |
Implement the pest prevention program |
FDFTEC3003A |
Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems |
BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBSMB407A |
Manage a small team |
LMTGN3007B |
Monitor and operate trade waste process |
MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
MSAPMSUP330A |
Develop and adjust a production schedule |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
MSS403011A |
Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices |
MSS403013A |
Lead team culture improvement |
SIRXINV002A |
Maintain and order stock |
SIRXRSK002A |
Maintain store security |
TLIA3015A |
Complete receival/despatch documentation |
TLIA3016A |
Use inventory systems to organise stock control |
TLIA3018A |
Organise despatch operations |
TLIA3019A |
Organise receival operations |
TLIA3026A |
Monitor storage facilities |
TLIA3038A |
Control and order stock |
TLIA3039A |
Receive and store stock |
GROUP C
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
FDFOHS2001A |
Participate in OHS processes |
FDFOP2063A |
Apply quality systems and procedures |
BSBCUS301B |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
BSBSMB301A |
Investigate micro business opportunities |
BSBSMB401A |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
BSBSMB402A |
Plan small business finances |
BSBSMB403A |
Market the small business |
BSBSMB404A |
Undertake small business planning |
BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
BSBWRT301A |
Write simple documents |
HLTFA301C |
Apply first aid |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
MEM30011A |
Set up basic pneumatic circuits |
MSAPMOPS405A |
Identify problems in fluid power system |
MSAPMOPS406A |
Identify problems in electronic control systems |
MSAPMPER300C |
Issue work permits* RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control |
MSAPMSUP310A |
Contribute to development of plant documentation |
MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
MSS402001A |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
MSS402010A |
Manage the impact of change on own work |
MSS402021A |
Apply Just in Time procedures |
MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
MSS402040A |
Apply 5S procedures |
MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
MSS402081A |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
MSS403002A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
MSS403010A |
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices |
MSS403021A |
Facilitate a Just in Time system |
MSS403023A |
Monitor a levelled pull system of operations |
MSS403040A |
Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S |
MSS403041A |
Facilitate breakthrough improvements |
MSS403051A |
Mistake proof an operational process |
MSS404050A |
Undertake process capability improvements* MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes |
MSS404052A |
Apply statistics to operational processes |
MSS404060A |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team |
MSS404082A |
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy |
MSS404083A |
Support proactive maintenance |
TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
TAEASS403B |
Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |