Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Flour Milling
Certificate IV in Flour Milling
FBP40117
BDO6
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/01/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification covers the skills and knowledge for mill managers and senior supervisors (above the shift miller level) who supervise operations across departments, set or participate in setting production targets and monitor key performance indicators for a flour mill. These roles require technical, leadership and business skills and knowledge to implement and manage systems and procedures to mill a wide range of flours.
It covers flour milling operations for all types of grain including wheat, oats, barley, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, rye, and non-grain flours such as peas and arrowroot for human consumption. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety and environmental codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twenty-two (22) units of competency:
- ten (10) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives must include a minimum of three (3) units beginning with the code FDF or FBP, and are to be chosen as follows:
- six (6) must be selected from Group A
- six (6) may be selected from:
- the remaining units listed in Groups A or B
- elsewhere in this Training Package packaged at Certificate III (maximum of five [5] units), Certificate IV, or Diploma (maximum of two [2] units)
- any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III (maximum of two [2] units), Certificate IV (maximum of four [4] units) or Diploma (maximum of two [2] units).
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBF92 | FBPGRA3004 | Control mill processes and performance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBH06 | FBPGRA4001 | Control power and automation for milling processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBH28 | FBPGRA4004 | Establish and supervise dust control procedures in a grain processing enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWC68 | MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4537 | FDFFS2001A | Implement the food safety program and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBF84 | FBPGRA3003 | Lead flour milling shift operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4577 | FDFOHS4002A | Maintain OHS processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBG49 | FBPGRA4003 | Manage mill logistics and support services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4538 | FDFFS3001A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BBG45 | FBPGRA4002 | Supervise testing processes for wheat and flour | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J263 | FDF41012 | Certificate IV in Flour Milling | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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