GOTAFE
1.5 years
This Certificate III in Food Processing prepares you to work as a qualified Food Production Operator in food manufacturing environments. Through a blend of online learning and workplace training, you'll master equipment operation, food safety compliance, and production management skills essential for the food processing industry.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. For traineeship or apprenticeship pathways, you must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to arrange an apprenticeship contract. You must be employed in the food processing industry for a minimum of 3 days per week to complete practical requirements. Students need a laptop with internet access and a digital camera or video camera for assessment tasks.
The course comprises 17 units: 5 core units covering food safety and quality program monitoring, traceability activities, production system operation, good manufacturing practice requirements, and work health and safety processes. Twelve elective units allow specialization in areas such as fermentation operations, pressing processes, equipment operation (pumping, filtration, heat treatment, homogenizing, separation), production line setup, sensory analysis, bulk liquid transfer, and workplace performance reporting. Additional units cover raw materials knowledge, manual task safety, and basic testing procedures.
GOTAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3094) delivering nationally accredited qualifications with government funding support. The institution offers flexible blended delivery combining online classes with workplace-based practical training, allowing students to earn while they learn. GOTAFE provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance to ensure student success.
Graduates can pursue careers as Food Production Operators, Production Support Officers, Packaging Operations Technicians, or Machine Operators in food manufacturing facilities. The qualification provides a pathway to further study in the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology (FBP40421) or Diploma of Food Science and Technology (FBP50121), enabling progression to supervisory and management roles in the food processing industry.
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