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Certificate III in Food Processing FDF30110

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WORKPLACE BASED TRAINING

 

This program provides candidates with the skills and knowledge to operate in today's advanced food Processing industry. This program is designed for candidates working as an advanced operator or team leader/leading hand in food processing company.

 

Units

students must complete a minimum of 17 units to achieve this qualification comprising of 5 core units and 12 elective units. This program has been packaged to meet industry skill sets and the Victorian purchasing guide requirements.

  • FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes (Elective)
  • FDFOHS3001A Contribute to OHS processes (Core)
  • FDFFS2001A Implement food safety program and procedures (Core)
  • FDFOP2064A Provide and apply workplace information (Core)
  • FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs (Core)
  • MSAENV272A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (Core)
  • FDFOP3003A Operate inter-related processes in a production system (Elective)
  • FDFOP2061A Use numerical application in the workplace (Elective)
  • SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock (Elective)
  • FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures (Elective)
  • SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas (Elective)
  • FDFPPL3004A Lead work teams and groups (Elective)
  • FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team (Elective)
  • FDFTEC3003A Apply raw materials, ingredients and process knowledge to production problems (Elective)
  • FDFPPL3005A Participate in an audit process (Elective)
  • BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers (Elective)
  • BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development (Elective)

Entrance Requirements

  • Students must be currently working at an organisation approved by Ascet Tech.
  • All students must undertake and be competent in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

Job Roles

The certificate III in Food Processing targets those performing production related roles that require an application of the industry specific skills and knowledge, including some technical and problem solving ability. This qualification caters for multi-skilled outcomes and roles that include team leader functions within the production environment.

Duration

This program is delivered over a maximum period of 36 months (full time), or 72 months (part-time).

ASCET recommends an average time of 14 months for the training of this qualification. ASCET will maintain an average of 50 nominal hours of training commenced each month. The training timetable outlines this for the instructor, trainee and workplace.

You may be able to reduce the duration of the course by applying for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer. The recognition and assessment of skills acquired through life experience, work experience or non-accredited/accredited training programs may be requested through the Recognition of Prior Learning process. AQF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations will be recognised.

Delivery

This training is delivered via work place based learning. Trainees are guided through the program with the assistance of an instructor from Ascet Tech and the workplace supervisor. Ascet Tech will make monthly face-to-face contact with the trainee and the workplace supervisor.

All trainees are required to be withdrawn from routine work duties for a minimum period of 3 hours per week averaged over four week cycle for the purpose of undertaking structured training/learning activities (pro rata for part time).

This course is also available as a traineeship. Eligibility requirements apply.

Assessment

Assessment is used to provide students with feedback on their progress and to measure their skill and knowledge against the training qualification requirements and those of the industry. Students will be required to complete a range of assessment activities including a portfolio of workbooks, activities, documents and assignments, observations in the workplace and oral questioning.

Outcome/Future Pathways

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students will receive FDF30110 Certificate III in Food Processing.

Participants who successfully complete this qualifiaction have the option of a future pathway into the FDF40110 Certificate IV in food Processing, or a range of other qualifications at this level.

Employability Skills

Undertaking this course will provide students with the ability to not only gain employment but to advance professionally within their current environment. A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au

Ascet Tech is an equal opportunity company and encourages people with disabilities to apply for skills-based training programs.

Student Fees

Detailed information on a student’s individual fees is available by contacting Ascet Tech. Fees apply to all courses. Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding, fee concessions or exemptions may apply subject to eligibility criteria. Ascet Tech charges fees in accordance with the Ministerial Directions about Fees under the authority of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. These directions may be viewed on our website www.ascet.edu.au.

State Government funding may apply to this course.

For more information on Course Schedules and/or Student Fees, Contact Ascet Tech on 1300 655 544 or click on the Apply Now icon below.

 

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