Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)

Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)

Qualification
National Code:
FDF30910
State Code:
S772
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
06/09/2012
Approved Date
20/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
540
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 06/09/2012 Current Approved
Description

This Qualification covers sales specialisation within the food processing industry.

Job Roles The Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) targets those providing sales advice and services for manufacturing or retail food processing contexts. This Qualification requires the ability to work independently and as a team member, performing a range of sales activities and applying technical skill and knowledge relating to the food processing industry.

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 fourteen (14) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.
Total units must include a minimum of eight (8) units coded FDF.
- six (6) core units
- eight (8) elective units
- two (2) Group A elective units
- two (2) Group B elective units
- four (4) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- group A elective units below, not previously selected
- group B elective units below, not previously selected
- group C elective units
- units packaged in FDF20310 Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales)
- units packaged in FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing (maximum of 3)
- units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate II level (maximum 2 units) and Certificate III level (maximum 3)
1. Core Units

Six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4575 FDFOHS3001A Contribute to OHS processes 40 Unit of competency
D4537 FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D4538 FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs 90 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
D4652 FDFOP2064A Provide and apply workplace information 30 Unit of competency
D4649 FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) 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
S8072 BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
D0866 BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 50 Unit of competency
D0876 BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities 40 Unit of competency
D0869 BSBMKG507A Interpret Market Trends And Developments 50 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
S6142 SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock 35 Unit of competency
S6188 SIRXRSK002A Maintain store security 20 Unit of competency
D1018 BSBSMB407A Manage a small team 40 Unit of competency
D1017 BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
D1014 BSBSMB403A Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
S8082 BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units 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
D4737 FDFTEC3003A Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems 40 Unit of competency
D7193 AHCPHT401A Assess olive oil for style and quality 100 Unit of competency
D4906 TLIA3015A Complete receival/despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
D4548 FDFFV3001A Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce 30 Unit of competency
D4914 TLIA3038A Control and order stock 40 Unit of competency
D4653 FDFOP3001A Control contaminants and allergens in the workplace 70 Unit of competency
D4711 FDFPO3002A Debone and fillet product (manually) 60 Unit of competency
D4561 FDFGR3002A Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles 40 Unit of competency
W8300 MSAPMSUP330A Develop and adjust a production schedule 30 Unit of competency
D4665 FDFPPL3006A Establish compliance requirements for work area 50 Unit of competency
WD519 MSS403011A Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
D4658 FDFOP3006A Identify cultural, religious and dietary considerations for food production 40 Unit of competency
W8297 MSAPMSUP303A Identify equipment faults 26 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D4736 FDFTEC3002A Implement the pest prevention program 40 Unit of competency
WD520 MSS403013A Lead team culture improvement 40 Unit of competency
D4663 FDFPPL3004A Lead work teams and groups 40 Unit of competency
W7318 LMTGN3007B Monitor and operate trade waste 60 Unit of competency
D4913 TLIA3026A Monitor storage facilities 30 Unit of competency
D4710 FDFPO3001A Operate a chickway system 55 Unit of competency
D4909 TLIA3018A Organise despatch operations 40 Unit of competency
D4910 TLIA3019A Organise receival operations 40 Unit of competency
D4735 FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team 50 Unit of competency
D4664 FDFPPL3005A Participate in an audit process 35 Unit of competency
D4660 FDFPPL3001A Participate in improvement processes 45 Unit of competency
D9067 MTMR308C Prepare and produce value-added products 10 Unit of competency
D4657 FDFOP3005A Prepare food products using basic cooking methods 50 Unit of competency
D4549 FDFFV3002A Program fresh produce grading equipment 30 Unit of competency
D4915 TLIA3039A Receive and store stock 40 Unit of competency
D4661 FDFPPL3002A Report on workplace performance 35 Unit of competency
D4654 FDFOP3002A Set up a production or packaging line for operation 45 Unit of competency
D4662 FDFPPL3003A Support and mentor individuals and groups 30 Unit of competency
D4907 TLIA3016A Use inventory systems to organise stock control 30 Unit of competency
W5505 MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 18 Unit of competency
D4560 FDFGR3001A Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes 40 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WD500 MSS402021A Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD506 MSS402051A Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
D4651 FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
WD512 MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
W8299 MSAPMSUP310A Contribute to the development of plant documentation 30 Unit of competency
WD514 MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
WD521 MSS403021A Facilitate a Just in Time system 50 Unit of competency
WD530 MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
WD531 MSS403041A Facilitate breakthrough improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
W8273 MSAPMOPS406A Identify problems in electronic control systems 40 Unit of competency
W8272 MSAPMOPS405A Identify problems in fluid power system 40 Unit of competency
WD502 MSS402031A Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements 30 Unit of competency
D3654 MSAPMPER300C Issue work permits 20 Unit of competency
WD498 MSS402010A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
WD522 MSS403023A Monitor a levelled pull system of operations 50 Unit of competency
WD505 MSS402050A Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
S7788 TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation 20 Unit of competency
D4574 FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes 40 Unit of competency
S7787 TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes 20 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WA670 MSL922001A Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
WD544 MSS404083A Support proactive maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
D1055 BSBWRT301A Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W017 FDF30903 Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDO3 FBP30617 Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10860) FOOD PROCESSING (SALES) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship