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Certificate III in Food Processing

This qualification is for operators who look after all or part of a food processing plant and its equipment. It covers running linked production or packaging processes, food safety and quality, traceability and good manufacturing practice. People already working as food process operators could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing (not equivalent); FBP30617 Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Food and beverage operators who run production lines, solve everyday problems and want a qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Food process operator
  • Production technician
  • Packaging operator
  • Dairy process operator
  • Brewer
  • Quality control officer

Qualification structure

17 units in total. 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. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules above can be selected for the award of the FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows: At least 5 Group A electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Bottling and Packaging). At least 5 Group B electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Brewing). At least 5 Group C electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Confectionery). At least 5 Group D electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Dairy Processing). At least 5 Group E electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Distilling). At least 5 Group F electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Edible Oils). At least 5 Group G electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Milling). At least 5 Group H electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Non-alcoholic Beverages). At least 5 Group I electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Pet Food). At least 5 Group J electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Quality). At least 5 Group K electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales). At least 5 Group L electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Food Processing (Stock Feed) Where two specialisations are chosen the award of qualification would read (for example) Certificate III in Food Processing (Confectionary and Quality).

Core units

5 units
  1. FBPFSY3003Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
  2. FBPFSY3004Participate in traceability activities
  3. FBPOPR3019Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system
  4. FBPOPR3021Apply good manufacturing practice requirements in food processing
  5. FBPWHS3001Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective units

197 units

Group A – Bottling and Packaging

  1. FBPBPG3001Operate the bottle filling process
  2. FBPBPG3002Operate the labelling process
  3. FBPBPG3003Operate the softpack filling process
  4. FBPBPG3004Operate the bottle sealing process
  5. FBPBPG3007Perform packaging equipment changeover
  6. FBPBPG3010Operate and monitor a carbonated beverage filling process
  7. FBPBPG3011Operate and monitor a high speed wrapping process
  8. FBPBPG3012Operate and monitor a form, fill and seal process
  9. FBPBPG4001Manage bottling and packaging processes
  10. FBPBPG4002Manage filling and packaging of fermented beverages
  11. FBPOPR3004Set up a production or packaging line for operation

Group B – Brewing

  1. FBPBEV3001Operate and monitor a wort production process
  2. FBPBEV3002Prepare and monitor beer yeast propagation processes
  3. FBPBEV3003Operate and monitor a brewery fermentation process
  4. FBPBEV3004Operate and monitor a beer filtration process
  5. FBPBEV3007Operate and monitor a beer maturation process
  6. FBPGRA3019Prepare malted grain
  7. FBPGRA3020Blend and dispatch malt
  8. MSL973013Perform basic tests

Group C – Confectionery

  1. FBPCON3001Operate a complex chocolate depositing process
  2. FBPCON3002Operate and monitor a boiled confectionery process
  3. FBPCON3003Operate and monitor a chocolate conching process
  4. FBPCON3004Operate and monitor a confectionery depositing process
  5. FBPCON3005Operate and monitor a granulation and compression process
  6. FBPCON3006Operate and monitor a panning process
  7. FBPCON3007Operate and monitor a chocolate refining process
  8. FBPCON3008Operate and monitor a starch moulding process

Group D – Dairy Processing

  1. FBPCHE3003Conduct cheese making operations
  2. FBPCHE3004Carry out processing for a range of artisan cheeses
  3. FBPCHE3005Operate and monitor a cheese pressing and moulding process
  4. FBPDPR3001Operate and monitor a curd production and cutting process
  5. FBPDPR3002Operate and monitor a fermentation process
  6. FBPDPR3003Control batch processing for powdered milk products
  7. FBPDPR3004Operate and monitor a butter churning process
  8. FBPDPR3005Operate and monitor a butter oil process
  9. FBPFST4002Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival
  10. FBPOPR3007Operate a bulk liquid transfer process
  11. FBPOPR3010Operate and monitor a filtration process
  12. FBPOPR3011Operate and monitor a heat treatment process
  13. FBPOPR3012Operate and monitor a drying process
  14. FBPOPR3013Operate and monitor an homogenising process
  15. FBPOPR3016Operate and monitor a separation process
  16. FBPOPR3023Operate and monitor an evaporation process
  17. FBPOPR4001Apply principles of statistical process control

Group E – Distilling

  1. FBPCEL3004Operate an earth filtration process
  2. FBPCEL3013Perform rectification (continuous still) operations
  3. FBPCEL3017Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations
  4. FBPCEL3018Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations
  5. FBPTEC3003Filter fermented beverages
  6. FBPTEC3004Prepare, fill and store barrels for aging spirits

Group F – Edible Oils

  1. FBPOIL3001Operate a degumming and neutralisation process
  2. FBPOIL3002Operate and monitor a bleaching process
  3. FBPOIL3003Operate and monitor a deodorising process
  4. FBPOIL3004Operate and monitor a flake preparation process
  5. FBPOIL3005Operate and monitor a complecting process
  6. FBPOIL3006Operate and monitor a soap splitting process
  7. FBPOIL3007Operate and monitor an interesterification process
  8. FBPOIL3008Operate and monitor a hydrogenation process
  9. FBPOIL3009Clean and mill olives
  10. FBPOIL3010Operate and monitor a malaxer
  11. FBPOIL3011Operate and monitor an olive oil separation process
  12. FBPOIL3012Operate and monitor storage of virgin olive oil
  13. FBPOPR3007Operate a bulk liquid transfer process
  14. FBPOPR3010Operate and monitor a filtration process

Group G – Milling

  1. FBPGRA3023Operate and monitor grain conditioning
  2. FBPGRA3024Operate and monitor grain cleaning
  3. FBPGRA3025Receive and handle grain in a storage area
  4. FBPGRA3026Operate and monitor sifting and grading
  5. FBPGRA3027Monitor a purification system
  6. FBPGRA3028Monitor scratch and sizing
  7. FBPGRA3029Monitor a break roll
  8. FBPGRA3030Operate and monitor a reduction system

Group H – Non-alcoholic Beverages

  1. FBPBEV3005Operate and monitor juice processing
  2. FBPBEV3006Control and monitor fruit and/or vegetable washing and milling
  3. FBPBPG3001Operate the bottle filling process
  4. FBPBPG3004Operate the bottle sealing process
  5. FBPBPG3010Operate and monitor a carbonated beverage filling process
  6. FBPOPR3004Set up a production or packaging line for operation
  7. FBPOPR3010Operate and monitor a filtration process
  8. FBPOPR3011Operate and monitor a heat treatment process

Group I – Pet Food

  1. FBPGRA3021Control batch processing for micronutrients or additives in stock feed
  2. FBPGRA3022Confirm feed product meets animal nutrition requirements
  3. FBPOPR3014Operate and monitor a retort process
  4. FBPOPR3015Pre-process raw materials
  5. FBPOPR3017Prepare food products using basic cooking methods
  6. FBPOPR3024Operate and monitor an extrusion process

Group J – Quality

  1. FBPFSY3005Control contaminants and allergens in food processing
  2. FBPFSY4003Perform an allergen risk review
  3. FBPFSY4004 (has a prerequisite)Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers
  4. FBPFSY4005Conduct a traceability exercise
  5. FBPOPR3009Participate in sensory analyses
  6. FBPPPL3003Participate in improvement processes
  7. FBPPPL3005Participate in an audit process
  8. FBPPPL3008Establish compliance requirements for work area
  9. FBPSUG3007Perform factory control tests
  10. MSL933006Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
  11. MSL973013Perform basic tests
  12. MSL974019Perform chemical tests and procedures

Group K – Sales

  1. BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
  2. BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  3. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  4. BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  5. SIRRMER005Implement visual merchandising concepts
  6. SIRWSLS002Analyse and achieve sales targets
  7. SIRXCEG006Provide online customer service
  8. SIRXSLS003Achieve sales results
  9. TLIX0013XMaintain stock control and receivals

Group L – Stock Feed

  1. FBPGRA3017Operate and monitor a liquid, mash or block stock feed process
  2. FBPGRA3018Operate and monitor a pelleting process
  3. FBPGRA3021Control batch processing for micronutrients or additives in stock feed
  4. FBPGRA3022Confirm feed product meets animal nutrition requirements
  5. FBPGRA3023Operate and monitor grain conditioning
  6. FBPGRA3024Operate and monitor grain cleaning
  7. FBPGRA3025Receive and handle grain in a storage area
  8. FBPGRA3026Operate and monitor sifting and grading
  9. FBPOPR3015Pre-process raw materials
  10. FBPOPR3024Operate and monitor an extrusion process

Group M – General Electives

  1. AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  2. AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
  3. AHCWRK310Provide on-job training support
  4. FBPBEV3008Manufacture roast and ground coffee
  5. FBPFAV3003Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce
  6. FBPFAV3004Program fresh produce grading equipment
  7. FBPFST4003Apply digital technology in food processing
  8. FBPFSY3002Participate in a HACCP team
  9. FBPGPS3001Operate and monitor a creamed honey manufacture process
  10. FBPOPR3007Operate a bulk liquid transfer process
  11. FBPOPR3008Load and unload tankers
  12. FBPOPR3018Identify dietary, cultural and religious considerations for food production
  13. FBPOPR3020Plan, conduct and monitor equipment maintenance
  14. FBPOPR3022Receive and store raw materials for food processing
  15. FBPPPL3004Lead work teams and groups
  16. FBPPPL3006Report on workplace performance
  17. FBPPPL3007Support and mentor individuals and groups
  18. FBPTEC3001Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems
  19. FBPTEC3002Implement the pest prevention program
  20. FBPTEC4008Participate in product recalls
  21. FSKDIG003Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
  22. FSKLRG009Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
  23. FSKNUM015Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work
  24. FSKNUM019Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work
  25. FSKOCM004Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
  26. FSKRDG008Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts
  27. FSKRDG009Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures
  28. FSKWTG008Complete routine workplace formatted texts
  29. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
  30. MSL934004Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
  31. MSL973016Perform aseptic techniques
  32. MSL974017Prepare, standardise and use solutions
  33. MSMSUP310Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
  34. MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
  35. MSS403010Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
  36. MSS403021Facilitate a Just in Time system
  37. MSS403040Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
  38. MSS403085Ensure process improvements are sustained
  39. TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction
  40. TLIA0015Organise receival and despatch operations

Group N – Other Electives

  1. FBPBPG2001Operate the bottle supply process
  2. FBPBPG2002Operate the carton erection process
  3. FBPBPG2003Operate the carton packing process
  4. FBPBPG2005Operate the electronic coding process
  5. FBPBPG2009Operate a beverage packaging process
  6. FBPBPG2010Operate a case packing process
  7. FBPBPG2011Operate a fill and seal process
  8. FBPBPG2012Operate a packaging process
  9. FBPCON2010Operate an enrobing process
  10. FBPCON2011Operate a chocolate tempering process
  11. FBPHVB3001Operate and monitor a cooling and wrapping process
  12. FBPHVB3002Operate and monitor a laminated pastry production process
  13. FBPHVB3003Operate and monitor a pastry forming and filling process
  14. FBPHVB3004Manufacture wafer products
  15. FBPHVB3005Operate and monitor a doughnut making process
  16. FBPOPR2068Operate a process control interface
  17. FBPOPR2069Use numerical applications in the workplace
  18. FBPOPR2070Apply quality systems and procedures
  19. FBPOPR2071Provide and apply workplace information
  20. FBPOPR2074Carry out manual handling tasks
  21. FBPOPR2077Operate a bulk dry goods transfer process
  22. FBPOPR2078Work in a freezer storage area
  23. FBPOPR2079Work with temperature controlled stock
  24. FBPOPR2080Operate a blending, sieving and bagging process
  25. FBPOPR2081Measure non-bulk ingredients
  26. FBPOPR2082Operate a mixing or blending process
  27. FBPOPR2085Operate a grinding process
  28. FBPOPR2088Operate pumping equipment
  29. FBPOPR2089Operate a production process
  30. FBPOPR2091Operate a holding and storage process
  31. FBPOPR2093Operate an automated cutting process
  32. FBPOPR2094Clean equipment in place
  33. FBPOPR2095Clean and sanitise equipment
  34. FBPOPR2097Operate a depositing process
  35. FBPOPR3015Pre-process raw materials
  36. FBPPPL2001Participate in work teams and groups
  37. FBPPPL2002Work in a socially diverse environment
  38. FBPSUG2024Perform standard tests on cane samples
  39. MSS402051Apply quality standards
  40. MSS402080Undertake root cause analysis

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • FBPFSY4004 Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers — prerequisite: FBPFSY4003 Perform an allergen risk review

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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