Qualification details

Certificate IV in Food Processing 

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the food processing related 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.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this Qualification include :

Communication

• Complete workplace documentation and records.
• Use a range of communication technologies to support work operations.
• Develop work instructions, specifications and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people.
• Communicate with all team members in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate documentation, communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with internal and external clients.
• Use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and audience needs.
• Access, interpret and apply technical information.
• Analyse data and information to determine implications for work operations.

Teamwork

• Work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion.
• Liaise with and provide support to other team members.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Identify and manage performance required to meet internal and external customer needs in own work and team work.
• Manage organisational processes and provide problem solving support to others.

Problem-solving

• Investigate problem causes.
• Identify, rectify or report potential and actual problems associated with work operations.
• Identify factors which may affect the product or service to be provided.
• Use material and process knowledge to solve problems.
• Identify hazards and suggest control measures.
• Monitor food safety practices.
• Implement food safety procedures in the workplace.

Initiative and enterprise

• Gather and analyse feedback on products, processes and procedures.
• Assess quality and other indicators of products.
• Support achievement of efficient production processes.
• Determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving.
• Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement processes.
• Provide leadership in the workplace.

Planning and organising

• Identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures.
• Demonstrate time management skills.
• Source and prepare materials and resources and ensure availability to support work operations.
• Schedule and sequence work to maximise safety and productivity.
• Optimise work processes.

Self-management

• Interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.
• Monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues.
• Manage own time to meet deadlines.
• Implement and monitor workplace procedures and instructions.

Learning

• Implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified work requirements.
• Be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills to encourage workplace learning.
• Identify own training needs and seek skill development if required.
• Gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice.
• Assess work data and information to identify areas for improved performance.

Technology

• Use computer software applications effectively.
• Work with machines and workplace technology safely and according to workplace standards.
• Help others use technology efficiently and safely.
• Ensure readiness and operational efficiency of workplace technology.

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

FDFOP2061A

Use numerical applications in the workplace

FDFPPL3002A

Report on workplace performance

FDFTEC3003A

Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

FDFOHS4001A

Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work

FDFOHS4002A

Maintain OHS processes

FDFOP3003A

Operate interrelated processes in a production system

FDFOP3004A

Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system

Specialist Technical units 

FDFPPL4002A

Plan and coordinate maintenance

FDFPPL4004A

Optimise a work process*

FDFPPL3001A Participate in improvement processes

FDFPPL4005A

Establish process capability*

FDFOP2015A Apply principles of statistical process control

FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace

FDFTEC4007A Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles

FDFTEC4001A

Determine handling processes for perishable food items

FDFTEC4002A

Manage controlled atmosphere storage

FDFTEC4003A

Control food contamination and spoilage*

FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

FDFTEC4004A

Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing*

FDFTEC4007A Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

FDFTEC4005A

Apply an understanding of food additives

FDFTEC4006A

Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production

FDFTEC4007A

Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles*

FDFOP2015A Apply principles of statistical process control

FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace

FDFTEC4008A

Apply principles of food packaging

FDFTEC4009A

Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products

FDFTEC4010A

Manage water treatment processes*

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

FDFTEC4011A

Participate in product recalls*

FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

MSS404081A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

MSS404082A

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

MSS404083A

Support proactive maintenance

MSAPMOPS400A

Optimise process_plant area*

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

MSAPMOPS401A

Trial new process or product

MSAPMOPS404A

Co-ordinate maintenance

MSAPMOPS405A

Identify problems in fluid power system

MSAPMOPS406A

Identify problems in electronic control systems

PMASUP420B

Minimise environmental impact of process

PMBTECH406A

Diagnose production equipment problems

Cross Sector units 

FDFAU4001A

Assess compliance with food safety programs

FDFAU4002A

Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4003A

Conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4004A

Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

FDFAU4005A

Audit bivalve mollusc growing and harvesting processes*

FDFAU4002A Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4003A Conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4004A Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

FDFAU4006A

Audit a cook chill process*

FDFAU4002A Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4003A Conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4004A Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

FDFAU4007B

Audit a heat treatment process*

FDFAU4002A Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4003A Conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4004A Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

FDFAU4008A

Audit manufacturing of ready-to-eat meat products*

FDFAU4002A Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4003A Conduct food safety audits

FDFAU4004A Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards

FDFPPL4001A

Manage people in the work area*

FDFPPL3003A Support and mentor individuals and groups

FDFPPL4003A

Schedule and manage production

FDFPPL4006A

Manage a work area within budget

FDFPPL4007A

Manage supplier agreements and contracts

FDFPPL4008A

Manage internal audits*

FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures

FDFPPL3005A Participate in an audit process

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBLED401A

Develop teams and individuals

BSBMGT402A

Implement operational plan

BSBMGT403A

Implement continuous improvement

BSBSMB407A

Manage a small team

MSS403001A

Implement competitive systems and practices

MSS403002A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSS403011A

Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices

MSS403030A

Improve cost factors in work practices

MSS403032A

Analyse manual handling processes

MSS403051A

Mistake proof an operational process

MSS404050A

Undertake process capability improvements*

MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS404052A

Apply statistics to operational processes

TAEASS401B

Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B

Assess competence

TAEASS403B

Participate in assessment validation

TAEDES401B

Design and develop learning programs

FDFOHS2001A

Participate in OHS processes

FDFOP2030A

Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2063A

Apply quality systems and procedures

FDFPPL3005A

Participate in audit processes*

FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes

FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

AHCBUS405A

Participate in an e-business supply chain

BSBCUS501C

Manage quality customer service

BSBHRM402A

Recruit, select and induct staff

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

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

BSBSMB405B

Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

BSBWOR401A

Establish effective workplace relationships

BSBWOR402A

Promote team effectiveness

BSBWOR403A

Manage stress in the workplace

BSBWOR404B

Develop work priorities

BSBWRT401A

Write complex documents

MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

MSS402060A

Use planning software systems in operations

MSS402061A

Use SCADA systems in operations

MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

MSS403005A

Facilitate use of a Balanced Scorecard for performance improvement

MSS403010A

Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

MSS403013A

Lead team culture improvement

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

MSS404053A

Use six sigma techniques*

MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS404060A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team

MSS404061A

Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMPER201A

Monitor and control work permits

MSAPMPER300C

Issue work permits*

RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control

MSAPMPER400A

Coordinate permit process*

MSAPMPER300C Issue work permits*

RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control

MSAPMSUP310A

Contribute to development of plant documentation

MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools