The Certificate II is designed to provide trainees with skills and knowledge to enable them to work under limited supervision as a production operator in a food processing factory. Certificate III is designed to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to enable them to work as an advanced operator or team leader/leading hand in a food processing company. At Certificate III level trainees may not have direct responsibility for others, but are expected to provide a role model for others in the work area.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: FDF30103
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Epping
Duration
Full-time: 500 to 660 hours.
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Trainees completing the Certificate II can progress to Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Food Processing.
Entrance Requirements
No formal entry requirements, but trainees with previous experience in the industry may apply for recognition of this experience.
Materials
Assessment Methods
A record book setting out details of the performance criteria for each competency will be provided at the commencement of the program. Assessment will be conducted in accordance with these criteria both on-the-job and off-the-job as appropriate. The following is a list of common types of evidence used to assess competency; workplace performance, simulations, role-plays, questioning, visual presentation, work based assignment, skills folio & third party reports.
Materials
Published learning materials are provided at the commencement of the course.
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How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDFCORBM2A | Use basic mathematical concepts | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORBM2A | Use basic mathematical concepts | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORHS3A | Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORHS3A | Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORQFS3A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORQFS3A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORWCM2A | Present and apply workplace information | N/A | Core |
| FDFCORWCM2A | Present and apply workplace information | N/A | Core |
| FDFOPTCRM2A | Conduct routine maintenance | N/A | Core |
| FDFOPTPIP3A | Participate in improvement processes | N/A | Core |
| FDFOPTRWP3A | Report on workplace performance | N/A | Core |
| FDFOPTRWP3A | Report on workplace performance | N/A | Core |
| FDFOPTSM3A | Support and mentor individuals and groups | N/A | Core |
| FDFOPTSM3A | Support and mentor individuals and groups | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPKCPP2A | Operate a casepacking process | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPKHSW2A | Operate a high speed wrapping process | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPKSYS3A | Operate processes in a packaging system | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPMMB2A | Operate a mixing/blending process | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRCI2A | Operate a process control interface | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRCI2A | Operate a process control interface | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRDTP2A | Operate a depositing process | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRSP3A | Set up a production/packaging line for operation | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRSYS3A | Operate processes in a production system | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRW1A | Participate effectively in a workplace environment | N/A | Core |
| FDFZPRW1A | Participate effectively in a workplace environment | N/A | Core |
| TDTD1097B | Operate a forklift | N/A | Core |
