TAFE NSW
12 months
Master the art and science of brewing in this hands-on Certificate III program. Learn to operate brewing equipment, implement food safety protocols, and produce quality artisanal beer while gaining nationally recognised qualifications that open doors across Australia's growing craft brewing industry.
You must be 18 years or over with a valid photo ID showing your date of birth. Evidence of previous experience or study in brewing or food processing is required. Before starting, you must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills test and achieve Level 3 for learning, reading and oral communication, plus Level 2 for writing, numeracy and digital literacy. You should have the ability to stand unaided for 3-6 hours, manual dexterity to use instruments and equipment, physical mobility to bend and crouch, and the ability to carry up to 25kg. Basic laboratory calculation skills and access to a computer with internet are essential.
The course comprises 17 units of competency: 5 core units and 12 specialty units. Core units cover operating and monitoring interrelated production processes, applying good manufacturing practices, contributing to work health and safety, participating in traceability activities, and monitoring food safety and quality programs. Specialty units focus on brewing-specific skills including preparing malted grain, blending and dispatching malt, operating and monitoring beer maturation, yeast propagation, fermentation, filtration, and wort production processes. Additional units cover basic laboratory testing, manual task safety, workplace documentation, quality achievement, sensory analysis, and equipment maintenance. The curriculum also includes modules on food safety, hygiene practices, beer production and packaging processes, and artisan beer product creation techniques.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The institution provides nationally accredited qualifications recognised across all Australian states, allowing graduates to pursue work opportunities without additional upskilling. TAFE NSW offers comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to modern facilities. The provider combines practical, hands-on training with industry expertise, ensuring students gain real-world skills relevant to the brewing and food processing sectors.
Graduates pursue diverse career pathways in the food and beverage industry, including roles as food production or process workers, food processing technicians, food or beverage industry salespersons, brewers or brewing assistants, brewmasters, and food processing operators. The qualification provides a foundation for further study, with pathways to Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology and Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food). The growing craft brewing industry offers expanding opportunities for skilled professionals. Your experience and prior learning can be recognised, potentially accelerating your qualification timeline and career progression.
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