Course Details

Aimed At:

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by operators in a food processing environment who have responsibility for overseeing all or part of a processing plant and related equipment. They are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and some non-routine problems. They may also take some responsibility for the output of others.
Graduates from this qualification will have a wide range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a specialised range of tools, materials and information to:

• complete routine activities
• provide and transmit solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems

The FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing is a highly flexible qualification enabling selections to be made from a wide range of units.
Typical occupational outcomes from this qualification are:

• Advanced packaging operator
• Advanced production operator
• Food processing operator (grain)
• Food processing technician (poultry)
• Salesperson (food processing)

Pathways & Opportunities:
This qualification is aimed at existing workers. The Certificate III qualification reflects the role of individuals required to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied contexts and undertake skilled work. Certificate III is suitable for experienced operators, technicians and trades workers. It is also a pathway to further learning.

Course Outcome:
FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing

Entry Requirements:
Participants should already be employed within the abattoir sector.

Resources Required:
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable Internet connection to access FS Alliances online learning system aXcelerate, and a computer or device with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical assessments. This includes having access to and wearing appropriate attire including workplace specific PPE, appropriate clothing, safety footwear as per the workplace policy. More details will be provided after enrolment or during induction.

Timeframe:
Up to 24 Months

Assessment Method:
Assessment will be conducted via a number of different assessments, for example, written assessment (Quiz), workplace observation, and verification by supervisor/employer.

Fees:
Fee for Service - $4,500
Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee– See units for Student contribution fees* - Note eligibility criteria needs to be met to receive funding. Refer to www.fsalliance.edu.au for further details, including any tuition fee exemptions that may apply and the eligibility criteria

Intake:
Enrolments are taken all year.

Location:
Applicants accepted Australia Wide.

Study Mode:

• Workplace – face to Face
• Work in industry
• Blended (Face-to-Face and Online using aXcelerate)

Credit Transfer:
We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Requirements for Completion of the Qualification
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 17 units of competency:
  • 5 core units plus
  • 12 elective units.

The electives are to be chosen as follows:

• at least 6 units from elective Groups A – M
• up to 3 units from elective Group N
• up to 4 units from this or any other 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.

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