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Certificate IV in Food Processing

This qualification is for supervisors and middle managers in food processing. It covers leading people, food safety plans, controlling contamination and spoilage, work health and safety, risk management, using data and sustainable work practices. If you already supervise food production, your experience could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
FBP40318 Certificate IV in Food Processing (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Food production supervisors, team leaders and quality staff who solve production problems and guide other workers.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Production supervisor
  • Line supervisor
  • Team leader
  • Quality control supervisor
  • Food laboratory technician

Qualification structure

20 units in total. 12 elective units, including up to 4 from any currently 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.

Core units

8 units
  1. BSBLDR412Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
  2. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  3. BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processes
  4. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  5. FBPFSY4001Supervise and maintain a food safety plan
  6. FBPTEC4003Control food contamination and spoilage
  7. FBPTEC4007Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles
  8. MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units

71 units
  1. BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  2. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  3. BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
  4. FBPAUD4001Assess compliance with food safety programs
  5. FBPFST4001Apply food processing technologies
  6. FBPFST4002Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival
  7. FBPFST4003Apply digital technology in food processing
  8. FBPFST4005Document food processes and supporting procedures
  9. FBPFST4007Establish operational requirements for a food processing enterprise
  10. FBPFST4012Apply water management principles to the food industry
  11. FBPFST5001Monitor refrigeration and air conditioning systems in food processing
  12. FBPFST5002Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation
  13. FBPFST5003Construct a process control chart for a food processing operation
  14. FBPFST5009Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products
  15. FBPFST5010Implement and review the preparation of milk for processing
  16. FBPFST5011Implement and review the processing of chocolate and sugar-panned products
  17. FBPFST5012Implement and review the processing of aerated confectioneries
  18. FBPFST5013Implement and review the production of gums and jellies
  19. FBPFST5014Implement and review the production of chocolate products
  20. FBPFST5015Implement and review the processing of chocolate
  21. FBPFST5016Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery
  22. FBPFST5017Implement and review the processing of confectionery products
  23. FBPFST5018Implement and review the processing of chilled or frozen poultry products
  24. FBPFST5019Implement and review the processing of cooked poultry products
  25. FBPFST5020Implement and review the processing of egg based products
  26. FBPFST5021Implement and review the processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices
  27. FBPFST5022Implement and review the processing of fish and seafood products
  28. FBPFST5023Implement and review the production of milk fat products
  29. FBPFST5024Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts
  30. FBPFST5025Implement and review the production of concentrated and dried dairy products
  31. FBPFST5026Implement and review the production of ice creams and frozen dairy products
  32. FBPFST5027Implement and review the production of milk and related products by the membrane system
  33. FBPFST5028Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils
  34. FBPFST5029Implement and review manufacturing, packaging and testing of beverage products
  35. FBPFST5030Implement and review manufacturing of cereal products
  36. FBPFSY4002Supervise and verify supporting programs for food safety
  37. FBPFSY4003Perform an allergen risk review
  38. FBPFSY4004 (has a prerequisite)Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers
  39. FBPFSY4005Conduct a traceability exercise
  40. FBPGRA4005Lead flour milling shift operations
  41. FBPGRA4006Control mill processes and performance
  42. FBPOPR4001Apply principles of statistical process control
  43. FBPPPL3003Participate in improvement processes
  44. FBPPPL3007Support and mentor individuals and groups
  45. FBPPPL4001 (has a prerequisite)Manage people in the work area
  46. FBPPPL4002Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance
  47. FBPPPL4003Schedule and manage production
  48. FBPPPL4005Manage supplier agreements and contracts
  49. FBPPPL4006Manage a work area within budget
  50. FBPPPL4007Manage internal audits
  51. FBPPPL4009 (has a prerequisite)Optimise a work process
  52. FBPTEC4001Determine handling processes for perishable food items
  53. FBPTEC4002Apply principles of food packaging
  54. FBPTEC4004Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing
  55. FBPTEC4005Apply an understanding of food additives
  56. FBPTEC4006Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production
  57. FBPTEC4008Participate in product recalls
  58. FBPTEC4010Manage water treatment processes
  59. FBPTEC4011 (has a prerequisite)Establish process capability
  60. MSL934004Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
  61. MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
  62. MSS403040Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
  63. MSS403054Facilitate breakthrough improvements
  64. MSS404085Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
  65. MSS404086Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
  66. MSS404087Support proactive maintenance
  67. MSS405013Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation
  68. PMBTECH406Diagnose production equipment problems
  69. SITXHRM002Roster staff
  70. TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction
  71. TLIL3003Conduct induction process

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
  • FBPPPL4001 Manage people in the work area — prerequisite: FBPPPL3001 Support and mentor individuals and groups
  • FBPPPL4009 Optimise a work process — prerequisite: FBPPPL3003 Participate in improvement processes
  • FBPTEC4011 Establish process capability — prerequisite: FBPTEC4007 Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles

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

Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to food safety and are enforced through state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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