Whether your future career interests are in dairy, baked goods, fresh produce or beverages — this course will grow your skills in food processing for a range of interesting roles in the food production sector.
This course is for food processing workers employed sectors that include grain processing, baking, retail baking, beverages, confectionary, dairy processing, fruit and vegetables, grocery products, and poultry.
Alongside in-demand foundational skills for food production work; you'll learn how to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices, implement a food safety program, monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs, and contribute to OHS processes.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. Note: This course may also be available as an apprenticeship.
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This qualification is offered as a traineeship in the brewing industry where students can earn and learn concurrently. With an emphasis of ‘on-the-job’ training, this nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of individuals working as operators in a brewery who have responsibility for overseeing all or part of the processing plant and brewing equipment. They are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory food safety, and work health and safety codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Australian College of Training offers traineeships in FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing. All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace. The College will customise an individual learning plan to suit your job role requirements. Please phone (08) 9472 6111 for more information or to discuss your training options.
Delivery location
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as operators in a food processing environment who have responsibility for overseeing all or part of a processing plant and related equipment. They are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and some non-routine problems. They may also take some responsibility for the output of others.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.