Certificate I in Food Processing
FDF10111
- A workforce induction opportunity
The main purpose of the Certificate I in Food Processing is to
provide a minimum skill level in new workers within the food
processing industry, ensuring the safe and efficient production
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Reduced product loss and wastage due to improved staff
capability in producing and handling quality product
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Employees with the skills and knowledge required to
carry out work in accordance with company policies and
procedures, regulatory /licensing requirements and
legislative requirements.
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Increased employer confidence in new staff
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Increased staff confidence in their workplace roles
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Increased employee engagement as a result of
investment in their training
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Engendering a workplace improvement culture and ethos
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An opportunity to consider prospective staff for higher
responsibilities
of quality food products.
This qualification level is focused on staff work safely while
understanding the effect of their activities on food quality and
safety. These outcomes are supported by understanding and
following workplace procedures, as well as effective
communication in the work environment.
Who Should Participate?
This qualification covers a range of food processing industries,
including food and dairy processing; grains (flour milling and
stock feed); beverages (juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea);
confectionery; fruit and vegetables, poultry and smallgoods.
Program Design
GOTAFE/NCDEA staff consult extensively with each Enterprise
to ensure the objectives and delivery modes of the program
match the desired outcomes and practical constraints of the
The Certificate I in Food Processing qualification is aligned to
workplace. With experience in aligning training and
new workplace participants. Students are generally
qualifications to awards and EBA, GOTAFE/NCDEA can assist
inexperienced employees in the food processing industry
Enterprises in their workforce compliance and structures. A full
seeking to understand their work environment and operational
analysis of individual staff skills and abilities is often
activities in a highly supervised context. This includes induction
undertaken as part of these programs, to ensure training is
to the food industry and the specific workplace, and the
effective and well-targeted.
development of fundamental food processing skills and
The integration of company policies and procedures into the
knowledge.
delivery design and resources firmly places the training in the
Program Outcomes
real workplace context.
The GOTAFE/NCDEA program is designed to provide significant
Program Delivery
return on investment for the Enterprise. Expected outcomes
This program is delivered to industry at the workplace, and
include:
recognises the workforce as mature students working full time
in the food industry. The program delivery is flexible and
Pathways to Further Study
designed to meet the needs of the clients in a busy industry,
The Certificate II and III of Food Processing.
working across shifts and work zones. Delivery and assessment
Costs & Fees
of units will take a number of different forms including face to
Students may be eligible for Victorian State Government
face, simulations and project work.
subsidised training depending on prior qualifications, age
Assessment
and term address. GOTAFE/NCDEA is committed to
providing clients with the most cost-effective opportunities
The evaluation of both practical and theory components are
for workforce improvement, and is able to negotiate
performed at worksites. Students are required to display both
competitive contracts with Enterprises.
skills and knowledge detailed in the Units of Competence.
Assessments may include written responses; verbal
questioning; and demonstration of workplace skills. Outcomes
will be recorded and provided for client records.
Entry Requirements
Learners are best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if
they have appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Learner support in literacy/numeracy skills and in general
Duration
study skills can be incorporated in the programs.
This program is enterprise paced, and GOTAFE/NCDEA aim for
GOTAFE/NCDEA aims to ensure that courses and training
completion in the shortest time commensurate with quality
programs meet the needs of a typically diverse workforce.
outcomes. Program delivery will align with commercial
Learner support for students of non-English speaking
demands of Enterprises, and can be adapted and responsive to
backgrounds (or with other unique learning needs) can be
student workplace availability.
arranged with workplaces.
Course Content
Skills Recognition
The qualification consists of core units, elective units and
Students who have acquired competencies through work
specialist area units. Packaging rules require nine Units:
experience, life experience and/or previous education and
Core Units (5)
FDFOP1010A
FDFOHS1001A
FDFOP1009A
FDFFS1001A
training may be eligible for credit towards the course. Contact
Communicate workplace information
Work safely
Follow work procedures to maintain quality
Follow work procedures to maintain food
safety
MSAENV272B
Participate in environmentally sustainable
work practices
Elective units (4) can be selected to align with employee work
role. For example, Packing Operator:
FDF OP1001A
Pack or unpack product manually
FDF OP1007A
Participate effectively in a workplace
environment
FDF OP1003A
Carry out manual handling tasks
FDF OP2061A
Use numerical applications in the workplace
Manufacturing Operators:
FDF OP1005A
Operate basic equipment
FDF OP1003A
Carry out manual handling tasks
FDF OP2061A
Use numerical applications in the workplace
FDF OP1007A
Participate effectively in a workplace
environment
Qualification Award
On successful completion of this program, participants will be
issued with a nationally recognised Certificate I in Food
Processing.
your trainer for further advice.
More information
Contact
Donna Jack, Industry Consultant
(03) 0419 510 382 or Email:
dojack@gotafe.vic.edu.au
Current and Past Clients
GOTAFE/NCDEA has recently partnered in the delivery of
workforce improvement programs with these and other
important clients:
 Peters Ice Cream
 Gundowring Fine Foods
 Sugar Australia
 Brancourts
 Pactum Foods
 Fonterra Australia
 Murray Goulburn Coop  Bega Cheese