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Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
FBP40418
BEF2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 targets those working in technical and supervisory roles covering product development, food safety and quality, food production and distribution, environmental functions, and the maintenance and monitoring of food processing systems. The job roles require specialist technical skills and knowledge in food science and technology to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and workers have responsibility for their own functions and outputs, along with limited responsibility for the output of others.
This qualification offers an optional specialisation in Food Safety Auditing. Users interested in this option must refer to relevant state, territory and Commonwealth food safety legislation and the National Regulatory Food Safety Auditor Guideline and Policy for details of auditing requirements in low, medium and high-risk settings, and to understand the food safety auditing work context.
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:
- eight (8) core units, plus
- twelve (12) elective units, including up to four (4) 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.
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation in Food Safety Auditing. All electives from Group A must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology (Food Safety Auditing).
Prerequisite requirements:
FBPCHE5009 Carry out sampling and interpret tests for cheese production
- MSL973013 Perform basic tests
FBPTEC4011 Establish process capability
- FBPTEC4007 Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAM27 | FBPFST4011 | Apply the principles of nutrition to food processing | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAN41 | FBPTEC4003 | Control food contamination and spoilage | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAL55 | FBPTEC4007 | Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles | 45 | 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 |
| OAC11 | MSL974020 | Perform food tests | 60 | 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. Group A Elective Units - Food Safety Auditing
All Group A electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology (Food Safety Auditing).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AWX50 | SIRRFSA001 | Handle food safely in a retail environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAM64 | FBPAUD4004 | Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAN09 | FBPFSY3001 | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Up to twelve (12) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D683 | FDF40311 | Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGZ0 | FBP40421 | Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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