Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
FDF40311
D683
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/09/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Qualification provides a senior technical level occupational outcome in food processing and supporting functions and covers a range of food related industries including but not limited to:
general food processing
meat
seafood
poultry including chicken meat and egg processing
dairy processing
confectionery
beverages
baking and cereals.
Job roles
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 role requires technical skills and knowledge in the science and technology that support food processing.
Job titles may include:
food technologist
production line manager
quality systems coordinator
food safety systems officer
product development team member
processing systems coordinator
environmental systems officer (food processing).
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 twenty (20) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.Total units must include a minimum of twelve (12) units coded FDF or MTM.
- twelve (12) core units
- eight (8) elective units
- three (3) elective units from Group A
- two (2) elective units from Groups A or B.
- three (3) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- Group B elective units below, not previously selected
- a maximum of three (3) units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate III level, Certificate IV level or Diploma level.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed
2. Group A Technical Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Industry Specialisation Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEF2 | FBP40418 | Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships