Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Qualification
National Code:
FBP50118
State Code:
BEF6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
18/12/2018
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
975
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 03/02/2020 Current Approved
1.00 18/12/2018 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply specialist knowledge and skills in food science and technology to food product development and to quality assurance of food manufacturing. They conduct a wide range of specialist tasks to develop, monitor and evaluate food products, including production trials.
Workers contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary. They may also have a role in the planning new work and monitoring resources in their work area.
Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to food safety and are enforced through state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Twenty (20) units of competency:
- eleven (11) core units, plus
- nine (9) elective units including up to 3 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course

Prerequisite requirements:

FBPCHE5009 Carry out sampling and interpret tests for cheese production
- MSL973013 Perform basic tests
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAM93 FBPFST5006 Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis 70 Unit of competency
OAC48 MSL975038 Conduct sensory analysis 60 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
OAN81 FBPFST5005 Examine the biochemical properties of food 70 Unit of competency
OAM86 FBPFST5002 Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation 50 Unit of competency
AWC68 MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
AUL17 BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
OAM18 FBPFST4004 Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry 50 Unit of competency
OAL61 FBPFSY4001 Supervise and maintain a food safety plan 50 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Nine (9) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAM42 FBPTEC4005 Apply an understanding of food additives 45 Unit of competency
OAL63 FBPTEC4004 Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing 45 Unit of competency
OAM56 FBPFST4006 Apply food preservation technologies 15 Unit of competency
OAN28 FBPTEC4002 Apply principles of food packaging 45 Unit of competency
OBN25 FBPCHE5009 Carry out sampling and interpret tests for cheese production 70 Unit of competency
OAM61 FBPFST5003 Construct a process control chart for a food processing operation 40 Unit of competency
OAM23 FBPFST5008 Develop a new food product 100 Unit of competency
OAN60 FBPFST5030 Implement and review manufacturing of cereal products 40 Unit of competency
OAO28 FBPFST5029 Implement and review manufacturing, packaging and testing of beverage products 40 Unit of competency
OAL71 FBPFST5028 Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils 30 Unit of competency
OAM43 FBPFST5010 Implement and review the preparation of milk for processing 40 Unit of competency
OAM17 FBPFST5012 Implement and review the processing of aerated confectioneries 30 Unit of competency
OAN16 FBPFST5018 Implement and review the processing of chilled or frozen poultry products 40 Unit of competency
OAN20 FBPFST5015 Implement and review the processing of chocolate 30 Unit of competency
OAM46 FBPFST5011 Implement and review the processing of chocolate and sugar-panned products 30 Unit of competency
OAL92 FBPFST5017 Implement and review the processing of confectionery products 30 Unit of competency
OAM79 FBPFST5019 Implement and review the processing of cooked poultry products 30 Unit of competency
OAM34 FBPFST5020 Implement and review the processing of egg based products 30 Unit of competency
OAL73 FBPFST5022 Implement and review the processing of fish and seafood products 40 Unit of competency
OAM50 FBPFST5021 Implement and review the processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices 40 Unit of competency
OAL72 FBPFST5016 Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery 30 Unit of competency
OAM82 FBPFST5009 Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products 40 Unit of competency
OAO26 FBPFST5014 Implement and review the production of chocolate products 30 Unit of competency
OAL66 FBPFST5025 Implement and review the production of concentrated and dried dairy products 70 Unit of competency
OAN66 FBPFST5024 Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts 70 Unit of competency
OAO22 FBPFST5013 Implement and review the production of gums and jellies 30 Unit of competency
OAM37 FBPFST5026 Implement and review the production of ice creams and frozen dairy products 60 Unit of competency
OAN92 FBPFST5027 Implement and review the production of milk and related products by the membrane system 50 Unit of competency
OAN50 FBPFST5023 Implement and review the production of milk fat products 50 Unit of competency
OAF25 MSS407016 Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem 70 Unit of competency
OAM52 FBPTEC5001 Manage and evaluate new product trials 60 Unit of competency
OAM24 FBPTEC5002 Manage utilities and energy for a production process 50 Unit of competency
OAM36 FBPFST5007 Monitor the development and implementation of a food QA system 60 Unit of competency
OAN26 FBPTEC4008 Participate in product recalls 45 Unit of competency
OAM45 FBPCHE5003 Produce a range of rennet-coagulated cheeses 70 Unit of competency
OAM60 FBPCHE5004 Produce acid and heat coagulated cheese 40 Unit of competency
OAM88 FBPCHE5002 Produce acid-coagulated soft cheese 50 Unit of competency
OAN83 FBPFST5004 Specify and monitor the nutritional value of processed food 75 Unit of competency
AUI91 BSBPMG522 Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D686 FDF50311 Diploma of Food Science and Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY9 FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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