Certificate II in Food Processing

FBP20122

Length

1 Year (part time)

Certificate II in Food Processing - FBP20122

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Course Overview

Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.

This course describes the skills and knowledge required for those who work in operational roles, under supervision, in a food processing environment.

At this level, workers have the technical skills to use a limited range of machinery and/or equipment to process food and carry out routine tasks guided by established procedures.
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Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in a wide variety of food processing enterprises including but not restricted to dairy food processing, commercial canneries, and bulk food processing enterprises.

Further study

After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in:

Course details

Study units

Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.

This course requires a total of 13 units: 4 core and 9 elective.

Core units

4 unit(s)

FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
FBPOPR2071 Provide and apply workplace information
FBPOPR2096 Follow procedures to maintain good manufacturing practice in food processing
FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes

Elective units

9 unit(s)

FBPOPR2066 Apply sampling procedures
FBPOPR2068 Operate a process control interface
FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace
FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks
FBPOPR2088 Operate pumping equipment
FBPOPR2089 Operate a production process
FBPOPR2094 Clean equipment in place
FBPOPR2095 Clean and sanitise equipment
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Attendance & commitment

Traineeship blended delivery | 1-year course length | Part-time study load

Students are expected to:

Attend workplace practical skill assessments (3 hours, 4 times per year).
Undertake workplace practical skill assessments (1 hour, 4 times per year).
Spend 2-4 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
Attend webinars 2 hours per fortnight.
Consolidate the learning in their workplace.

Workplace blended delivery | 1-year course length | Part-time study load

Attend webinars 2 hours per fortnight.
Attend workplace practical skill assessments (3 hours, 4 times per year).
Undertake workplace practical skill assessments (1 hour, 4 times per year).
Spend 2-4 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
Consolidate the learning in the workplace.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods may include:

Knowledge questions
Workplace observations
Portfolios

Before you begin

Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.

Student resources

Students must provide:

A laptop/computer with internet access, including access to YouTube.
General stationery (pens, pencils, rulers).

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

Aspirations/career goals
Educational attainment and capability
Literacy and numeracy skills
Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Fees and payments

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Library

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Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you

Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors

Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

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Koorie Unit

The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.

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Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition.

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