Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Qualification
National Code:
FDF50311
State Code:
D686
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
06/09/2012
Approved Date
08/08/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1320
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 06/09/2012 Current Approved
Description

This Qualification provides a management level occupational outcome in a technical or quality role in food processing and supporting functions and covers a range of food related industries, including but not limited to:
general food processing
meat
seafood
poultry including chicken meat and egg processing
dairy processing
confectionery
beverages
baking and cereals.

Job roles This Qualification targets those working in technical and management roles covering product development, food safety and quality, food production and distribution, environmental factors and functions, and the management and review of workplace systems. The job role requires technical skills and knowledge in the science and technology that support food processing.
Job titles may include:
food technologist
production manager
food testing manager
quality systems manager
food safety systems manager
product development team leader
processing systems manager
environmental manager (food processing).

Additional Qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.

Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this Qualification is based on:
the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires the achievement of twenty two (22) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.

Total units must include a minimum of fourteen (14) units coded FDF or MTM.
- ten (10) core units
- twelve (12) elective units
- five (5) elective units from Group A
- one (1) elective unit from Group B
- three (3) units from Groups A or B
- three (3) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- Group B elective units below, not previously selected
- a maximum of three (3) units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate IV level, Diploma level or Advanced Diploma level.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7942 FDFFST5006A Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis 70 Unit of competency
S7906 FDFFS5001A Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan 60 Unit of competency
S7950 FDFFST5030A Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing 60 Unit of competency
S7938 FDFFST5002A Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation 50 Unit of competency
S7941 FDFFST5005A Identify the biochemical properties of food 70 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D4577 FDFOHS4002A Maintain OHS processes 60 Unit of competency
S7910 FDFFST4004A Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry 50 Unit of competency
S7940 FDFFST5004A Specify and monitor the nutritional value of processed food 75 Unit of competency
S7904 FDFFS4001A Supervise and maintain a food safety plan 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Technical Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
D4742 FDFTEC4005A Apply an understanding of food additives 45 Unit of competency
D4741 FDFTEC4004A Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing 45 Unit of competency
D4603 FDFOP2015A Apply principles of statistical process control 30 Unit of competency
S7918 FDFFST4012A Apply water management principles to the food industry 40 Unit of competency
D4544 FDFAU4006A Audit a cook chill process 45 Unit of competency
S7849 FDFAU4007B Audit a heat treatment process 45 Unit of competency
D4543 FDFAU4005A Audit bivalve mollusc growing and harvesting processes 45 Unit of competency
D4546 FDFAU4008A Audit manufacturing of ready-to-eat meat products 45 Unit of competency
D4540 FDFAU4002A Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits 40 Unit of competency
D4541 FDFAU4003A Conduct food safety audits 80 Unit of competency
S7939 FDFFST5003A Construct a process control chart for a food processing operation 40 Unit of competency
D4744 FDFTEC4007A Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles 45 Unit of competency
D9274 SFIPROC504C Design and manage a product recall 40 Unit of competency
S7944 FDFFST5008A Develop a new food product 100 Unit of competency
S7943 FDFFST5007A Evaluate sampling plans in relation to food industry standards 30 Unit of competency
WD519 MSS403011A Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
D4542 FDFAU4004A Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards 80 Unit of competency
WD513 MSS403001A Implement competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
D4749 FDFTEC5001A Manage and evaluate new product trials 60 Unit of competency
D4750 FDFTEC5002A Manage utilities and energy for a production process 50 Unit of competency
S7937 FDFFST5001A Monitor refrigeration and air conditioning systems in food processing 40 Unit of competency
D4618 FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface 35 Unit of competency
WA708 MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques 40 Unit of competency
WA722 MSL974006A Perform biological procedures 120 Unit of competency
WA751 MSL975022A Perform food analyses 120 Unit of competency
WA720 MSL974004A Perform food tests 60 Unit of competency
WA711 MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
D4649 FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Industry Specialisation Elective Units

A minimum of one (1) unit must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D9033 MTMPSR5601C Design and manage the food safety system 100 Unit of competency
D9008 MTMPS5603C Develop, manage and maintain quality systems 100 Unit of competency
S7929 FDFFST4040A Identify & implement product safety and quality for chilled or frozen poultry product manufacturing 40 Unit of competency
S7932 FDFFST4050A Identify & implement product safety and quality for processing of fruit, vegetables & other produce 40 Unit of competency
S7930 FDFFST4041A Identify and implement product safety and quality for cooked poultry product manufacturing 30 Unit of competency
S7931 FDFFST4042A Identify and implement product safety and quality for egg based product manufacturing 30 Unit of competency
S7933 FDFFST4051A Identify and implement product safety and quality processes for fish and seafood products 40 Unit of competency
S7936 FDFFST4054A Identify and implement product safety for manufacturing of cereal products 40 Unit of competency
S7935 FDFFST4053A Implement and review manufacturing, packaging and testing of beverage products 40 Unit of competency
S7934 FDFFST4052A Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils 30 Unit of competency
S7923 FDFFST4031A Implement and review the processing of aerated confectioneries 30 Unit of competency
S7926 FDFFST4034A Implement and review the processing of chocolate 30 Unit of competency
S7922 FDFFST4030A Implement and review the processing of chocolate and sugar-panned products 30 Unit of competency
S7928 FDFFST4036A Implement and review the processing of confectionery products 30 Unit of competency
S7927 FDFFST4035A Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery 30 Unit of competency
S7925 FDFFST4033A Implement and review the production of chocolate products 30 Unit of competency
S7947 FDFFST5025A Implement and review the production of concentrated and dried dairy products 70 Unit of competency
S7946 FDFFST5024A Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts 70 Unit of competency
S7924 FDFFST4032A Implement and review the production of gums and jellies 30 Unit of competency
S7948 FDFFST5026A Implement and review the production of ice creams and frozen dairy products 60 Unit of competency
S7949 FDFFST5027A Implement and review the production of milk and related products by the membrane system 50 Unit of competency
S7945 FDFFST5023A Implement and review the production of milk fat products 50 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEF6 FBP50118 Diploma of Food Science and Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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