Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Food Processing
Certificate II in Food Processing
FDF20198
E076
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/07/1998 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
NOTE: Core units FDFCORCOM1A, FDFCORFS1A, FDFCORNUM1A, FDFCORQA1A & FDFCOROHS1A do not have to be repeated if attained in FDF10198 Certificate I Food Processing
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0436 | FDFCORFS1A | Apply basic food safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0442 | FDFCORNUM1A | Apply basic mathematical concepts | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0446 | FDFCORQA1A | Apply basic quality assurance practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0521 | FDFCOROHS1A | Apply safe work procedures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0434 | FDFCORCOM2A | Collect, present and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0433 | FDFCORCOM1A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0444 | FDFCOROHS2A | Implement occupational health and safety principles and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0437 | FDFCORFS2A | Implement the food safety plan | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0447 | FDFCORQA2A | Implement the quality system | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
OPTIONAL UNITS 5 more units must be selected and at least 1 from the Specialist units and the balance from the Optional units. Any units selected must be relevant to the occupational outcome sought and should be appropriate to the AQF level. NOTE: The total hours for this qualification, if Certificate I in Food Processing has not been achieved must not exceed 510 hours. If Certificate I in Food Processing has been achieved, the maximum number of hours for this qualification is 380, and the Certificate I in Food Processing Core units will not count towards this qualification.
3. ELECTIVE
AERATED WATERS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0628 | FDFAWBF2A | Operate a beverage filling process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0639 | FDFZZHT2A | Operate a heat treatment process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0630 | FDFAWLP2A | Operate a labelling process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0635 | FDFAWPM2A | Operate a post-mix packaging process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0636 | FDFAWSP2A | Operate a syrup production process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0638 | FDFAWWT2A | Operate a water treatment process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0633 | FDFAWOP2A | Operate an automated outer packaging process | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. ELECTIVE
BISCUITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0642 | FDFBIBB2A | Bake biscuits | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0644 | FDFBICB2A | Combine biscuits and cream | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0645 | FDFBIDB2A | Dispense non-bulk ingredients (Biscuits) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0648 | FDFBIFB2A | Form biscuits | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0643 | FDFBIBD2A | Manufacture biscuit dough | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0654 | FDFZZER2A | Manufacture enrobed products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0647 | FDFBIET2A | Manufacture extruded and toasted products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0652 | FDFBIRC2A | Manufacture rye crisp breads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0653 | FDFBIWP2A | Manufacture wafer products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0551 | FDFZZMB2A | Operate a mixing/blending process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0651 | FDFBIPF2A | Prepare fillings | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E0659 | FDFZZTC2A | Temper chocolate | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVE
CONFECTIONERY Note: The following units cover similar skills and knowledge and are only counted once towards a qualification: E0665 FDFCONDP2A Manufacture Deposited Products & E0670 FDFCONSM2A Manufacture Starch Moulded Products
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0645 | FDFBIDB2A | Dispense non-bulk ingredients (Biscuits) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0660 | FDFCONBS2A | Manufacture boiled sugar confectionery | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0667 | FDFCONMC2A | Manufacture chocolate | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0661 | FDFCONCC2A | Manufacture compressed confectionery products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0665 | FDFCONDP2A | Manufacture deposited products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0654 | FDFZZER2A | Manufacture enrobed products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0666 | FDFCONEP2A | Manufacture extruded confectionery products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0662 | FDFCONCP2A | Manufacture moulded chocolate products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0669 | FDFCONPC2A | Manufacture panned confectionery | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0670 | FDFCONSM2A | Manufacture starch moulded products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0659 | FDFZZTC2A | Temper chocolate | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. ELECTIVE
DIARY
7. ELECTIVE
EDIBLE OILS AND FATS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0698 | FDFEOBP2A | Operate a bleaching process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0700 | FDFEODP2A | Operate a deodorising process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0701 | FDFEOFP2A | Operate a fractionation process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0702 | FDFEOHP2A | Operate a hydrogenation process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0706 | FDFEONP2A | Operate a neutralisation process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0708 | FDFEOPL2A | Operate a processed liquid fill process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0709 | FDFEOPS2A | Operate a pumpable shortening process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0710 | FDFEORT2A | Operate a retail tub process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0712 | FDFEOWP2A | Operate a winterisation process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0704 | FDFEOIP2A | Operate an ingredient preparation process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0703 | FDFEOIN2A | Operate an interesterification process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0711 | FDFEOUL2A | Operate an unprocessed liquid fill process | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVE
FLOUR MILLING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0728 | FDFZZFB2A | Operate a flour blending process | 15 | Unit of competency |
| E0731 | FDFZZPM2A | Operate a flour pre-mix process | 15 | Unit of competency |
| E0719 | FDFFMGC2A | Operate a grain cleaning process | 1 | Unit of competency |
| E0715 | FDFFMC02A | Operate a grain conditioning process | 1 | Unit of competency |
| E0729 | FDFZZGR2A | Operate a grain receival process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0722 | FDFFMPP2A | Operate a purification process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0723 | FDFFMRP2A | Operate a reduction process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0724 | FDFFMSG2A | Operate a scalping and grading process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0725 | FDFFMSS2A | Operate a scratch and sizing process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0727 | FDFFMWB2A | Operate a wheat break process | 20 | Unit of competency |
9. ELECTIVE
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0734 | FDFFVFC2A | Fill, close and inspect can seams | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0694 | FDFZZOD2A | Operate a drying process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0735 | FDFFVFP2A | Operate a freezing process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0639 | FDFZZHT2A | Operate a heat treatment process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0743 | FDFZZOR2A | Operate a retort process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0691 | FDFZZEP2A | Operate an evaporation process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0695 | FDFZZOH2A | Operate homogenising equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0738 | FDFFVRM2A | Pre-process raw materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
10. ELECTIVE
GENERAL FOODS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0551 | FDFZZMB2A | Operate a mixing/blending process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0553 | FDFGFSS2A | Operate a production sub-system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0552 | FDFGFUP2A | Operate a unit of production equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
11. ELECTIVE
PASTRY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0753 | FDFPABP2A | Bake pastry product | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E0671 | FDFZZDB2A | Dispense non-bulk ingredients | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0755 | FDFPAFF2A | Fill and form pastry products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0756 | FDFPAMD2A | Manufacture doughnuts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0757 | FDFPAMG2A | Manufacture griddle products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0758 | FDFPAMP2A | Manufacture pastry | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0760 | FDFPAPD2A | Prepare and apply decorations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0761 | FDFPAPF2A | Prepare fillings | 10 | Unit of competency |
12. ELECTIVE
PETFOOD
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0768 | FDFPFFC2A | Fill, close and inspect can seams (Petfood) | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0772 | FDFPFWP2A | Manufacture wet petfood products | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0769 | FDFPFMF2A | Mix, form and bake product | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0767 | FDFPFDE2A | Operate a dry extrusion process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0728 | FDFZZFB2A | Operate a flour blending process | 15 | Unit of competency |
| E0731 | FDFZZPM2A | Operate a flour pre-mix process | 15 | Unit of competency |
| E0729 | FDFZZGR2A | Operate a grain receival process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0743 | FDFZZOR2A | Operate a retort process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| E0771 | FDFPFWE2A | Operate a wet extrusion process | 60 | Unit of competency |
13. ELECTIVE
POULTRY
14. ELECTIVE
STOCKFEED MILLING
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0824 | FDFSFBM2A | Operate a batching and mixing process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0827 | FDFSFGP2A | Operate a grinding process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0829 | FDFSFPF3A | Operate a pellet finishing process | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E0831 | FDFSFPP2A | Operate a pelleting process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0832 | FDFSFRM2A | Operate a raw materials receival process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| E0830 | FDFSFPM2A | Operate a stockfeed pre-mix process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| E0826 | FDFSFEP2A | Operate an extrusion process | 40 | Unit of competency |
15. ELECTIVE
TEA AND COFFEE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0835 | FDFTCBT2A | Blend tea | 10 | Unit of competency |
| E0837 | FDFTCMC2A | Manufacture coffee (instant) | 180 | Unit of competency |
| E0839 | FDFTCRG2A | Manufacture coffee (roast and ground) | 120 | Unit of competency |
| E0554 | FDFZZPP2A | Operate a packaging process | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4112 | 7956 | Certificate II in Food Processing (Aerated Waters) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W051 | FDF20103 | Certificate II in Food Processing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
from the Food Processing Training Package FDF98 which should be consulted for a
full description of the requirements. FDF98 is accredited until 31/07/2001.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority. RTOs who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by
their State accrediting body.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd.. Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by South East Metropolitan
College of TAFE on 5/11/99.
4. Certification must include a sector endorsement, eg Certificate I in
Food Processing (Diary)
Specialist units have been added to this qualification by South East
Metropolitan College of TAFE on 30/11/2000.