Modification History
September 2012: Replacement of superseded imported Units.
April 2012: Minor typographical corrections.
Description
This Qualification provides a senior technical level occupational outcome in food processing and supporting functions and covers a range of food related industries including but not limited to:
- general food processing
- meat
- seafood
- poultry including chicken meat and egg processing
- dairy processing
- confectionery
- beverages
- baking and cereals.
Job roles
This Qualification targets those working in technical and supervisory roles covering product development, food safety and quality, food production and distribution, environmental functions, and the maintenance and monitoring of food processing systems. The job role requires technical skills and knowledge in the science and technology that support food processing.
Job titles may include:
- food technologist
- production line manager
- quality systems coordinator
- food safety systems officer
- product development team member
- processing systems coordinator
- environmental systems officer (food processing).
Additional Qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.
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:
- direct entry
- relevant vocational training and/or work experience.
Pathways from the Qualification
After achieving this Qualification, candidates may undertake FDF50311 Diploma of Food Science and Technology.
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
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
This Qualification requires the achievement of twenty (20) Units of Competency in accordance with the following rules.
Total Units must include a minimum of twelve (12) Units coded FDF or MTM.
Twelve (12) Core Units
Eight (8) Elective Units
Elective selection must include:
- Three (3) elective Units from Group A
- Two (2) elective Units from Groups A or B.
Three (3) remaining elective Units may be selected from:
- Group A elective Units below, not previously selected
- Group B elective Units below, not previously selected
- A maximum of 3 Units from any nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course that are packaged at Certificate III level, Certificate IV level or Diploma level.
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit.
CORE UNITS
Complete all twelve (12) core Units.
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 |
FDFFS4001A |
Supervise and maintain a food safety plan |
FDFFST4002A |
Monitor the development and implementation of a food QA system |
FDFFST4004A |
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry |
FDFFST4007A |
Establish operational requirements for a food processing enterprise |
FDFOHS4002A |
Maintain OHS processes |
FDFOP2015A |
Apply principle of statistical process control* FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace |
FDFTEC4003A |
Control food contamination and spoilage* FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFTEC4007A |
Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles* FDFOP2015A Apply principle of statistical process control* FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSL974003A |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
GROUP A: TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Select a minimum of three (3) elective Units from Group A.
Scientific principles and laboratory operations
MSL974004A |
Perform food tests |
FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace |
FDFFST4010A |
Apply sensory analysis in food processing |
FDFFST4011A |
Apply the principles of nutrition to food processing |
FDFTEC4009A |
Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products |
Food quality and safety
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 |
FDFFS4002A |
Supervise and verify supporting programs for food safety |
Food processing
FDFFST4001A |
Apply food processing technologies |
FDFFST4003A |
Apply digital technology in food processing |
FDFFST4005A |
Document processes and procedures for a food product |
FDFFST4006A |
Apply food preservation technologies |
Manufacturing systems
FDFPPL4005A |
Establish process capability* FDFOP2015A Apply principle of statistical process control* FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace FDFTEC4007A Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles |
FDFTEC4002A |
Manage controlled atmosphere storage |
FDFTEC4004A |
Apply basic engineering principles to food processing* FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface FDFTEC4007A Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles* FDFOP2015A Apply principle of statistical process control* FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace |
FDFTEC4011A |
Participate in product recalls* FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
MSS403010A |
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practic |
MSS403013A |
Lead team culture improvement |
MSAPMOPS401A |
Trial new process or product |
MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
Environment
FDFFST4012A |
Apply water management principles to the food industry |
Packaging and labelling
FDFFST4008A |
Preserve food in cans or sealed containers |
FDFFST4009A |
Label foods according to legislative requirements |
FDFTEC4008A |
Apply principles of food packaging |
GROUP B: INDUSTRY SPECIALISATION ELECTIVES
Select a minimum of two (2) elective Units from Group A or B.
Meat processing
MTMCOR202A |
Apply hygiene and sanitation practices |
MTMCOR404A |
Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
MTMP402B |
Implement a Meat Hygiene Assessment Program |
MTMP404B |
Apply meat science |
MTMPS411C |
Monitor a meat preservation process |
MTMPS412C |
Monitor and overview the production of processed meats and smallgoods |
MTMPS414B |
Monitor and overview the production of Uncooked Comminuted Fermented Meat (UCFM)* MTMCOR202A Apply hygiene and sanitation practices MTMCOR404A Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance |
MTMPSR407A |
Assess and evaluate meat industry requirements and processes |
MTMPSR408A |
Specify beef product using AUS-MEAT language |
MTMPSR409A |
Specify sheep product using AUS-MEAT language |
MTMPSR410A |
Specify pork product using AUS-MEAT language |
Dairy processing
FDFFST4020A |
Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products |
FDFFST4021A |
Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival |
FDFFST4022A |
Implement and review the preparation of milk for processing |
Confectionery manufacture
FDFFST4030A |
Implement and review the processing of chocolate and sugar-panned products |
FDFFST4031A |
Implement and review the processing of aerated confectioneries |
FDFFST4032A |
Implement and review the production of gums and jellies |
FDFFST4033A |
Implement and review the production of chocolate products |
FDFFST4034A |
Implement and review the processing of chocolate |
FDFFST4035A |
Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery |
FDFFST4036A |
Implement and review the processing of confectionery products |
Poultry industry processing
FDFFST4040A |
Identify and implement product safety and quality for chilled or frozen poultry product manufacturing |
FDFFST4041A |
Identify and implement product safety and quality for cooked poultry product manufacturing |
FDFFST4042A |
Identify and implement product safety and quality for egg-based product manufacturing |
Cheese production
FDFCH4001A |
Carry out sampling and interpret tests for cheese production* MSL973001A Perform basic tests |
FDFCH4002A |
Produce acid-coagulated soft cheese |
FDFCH4003A |
Produce a range of rennet-coagulated cheeses |
FDFCH4004A |
Produce acid/heat-coagulated cooked cheese |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
Other sectors
FDFFST4050A |
Identify and implement product safety and quality for processing of fruit, vegetables and other produce |
FDFFST4051A |
Identify and implement product safety and quality processes for fish and seafood products |
FDFFST4052A |
Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils |
FDFFST4053A |
Implement and review manufacturing, packaging and testing of beverage products |
FDFFST4054A |
Identify and implement product safety and quality for manufacturing of cereal products |