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Diploma of Food Safety Auditing
Diploma of Food Safety Auditing
FBP50221
BHA2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 09/09/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply specialist knowledge and skills in food safety for auditing purposes. They conduct a range of audits in different environments to monitor food quality and safety according to relevant legislation, including food standards included in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and industry codes of practice relating to validation and verification of a food safety program, and the audit requirements detailed in the National Regulatory Food Safety Auditor Guideline and Policy.
Regulatory food safety audits in Australia are covered by state, territory and Commonwealth legislative frameworks that support the requirements of the National Food Safety Audit Policy 2009. Users must check requirements with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Sixteen (16) units of competency:
- Eleven (11) core units, plus
- Five (5) elective units including up to three (3) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAM04 | FBPTEC4006 | Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAM93 | FBPFST5006 | Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAM91 | FBPAUD4001 | Assess compliance with food safety programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAM73 | FBPAUD4002 | Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAL89 | FBPAUD4003 | Conduct food safety audits | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAL55 | FBPTEC4007 | Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAN89 | FBPFSY5001 | Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAO12 | FBPFST6001 | Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAM64 | FBPAUD4004 | Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCF01 | BSBAUD512 | Lead quality audits | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE62 | BSBAUD513 | Report on quality audits | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEE7 | FBP50218 | Diploma of Food Safety Auditing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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