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Pasteuriser Operator Short Course

SA3PASTR25

From Certificate III in Food Processing - FBP30121

Length

5 Weeks (part time)

Pasteuriser Operator Short Course - SA3PASTR25

Course Overview

This industry-based pasteuriser operator short course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills relevant to operating pasteurisation equipment in the dairy industry. Developed specifically for individuals working in the dairy food processing sector, this course emphasises the regulatory requirements and best operating practices relevant to the local dairy processing industry.

This course is tailored to industry participants or groups. Individuals should speak with their employer about applying for this course. Employers should then apply on behalf of individuals within their organisation.

Group fees apply and will be discussed at the time of enrolment.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This course may provide career opportunities within the food processing industry.

Further study

After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing.

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 5 units.

  • FBPOPR2088 Operate pumping equipment
  • FBPOPR2094 Clean equipment in place
  • FBPOPR3011 Operate and monitor a heat treatment process
  • FBPOPR3013 Operate and monitor an homogenising process
  • FBPOPR3016 Operate and monitor a separation process

Attendance & commitment

Industry group blended delivery | 5 weeks course length | Part-time study load

Students are required to:

  • Attend scheduled webinars (2 hours per week) and following this students may attend scheduled tutorials for two hours per week.
  • Spend approximately 3 hours per week working through their course materials, research, and revision.
  • Spend approximately 2 hours per week completing written assessments.
  • Undertake workplace practical assessments.
  • Consolidate their skills and knowledge in the workplace.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

Participants must be employed in the food processing industry and have experience in the pasteurisation process.

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

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Learning support

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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.

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Disability support

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Counselling services

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Koorie Unit

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Further information is provided at course induction.

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