Duration
48 weeks
Course Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for those who work in operational roles, under supervision, in a food processing environment. At this level, workers have the technical skills to use a limited range of machinery and/or equipment to process food and carry out routine tasks guided by established procedures.
Users should note there are specialist components that cover the processing of meat in the AMP Meat Processing Training Package, and specialist components that cover the processing of seafood in the SFI Seafood Industry Training Package.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory food safety, and health and safety codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Food and Beverage Factory Hand / Food and / or Beverage Processing Operator
A food and beverage factory hand works in food or beverage processing, carrying out operational tasks under general supervision. Food and drink factory hands operate machinery in a manufacturing plant that makes or processes a wide range of foods and/or beverage products.
Food and Beverage Packaging Worker
A food and/or beverage packaging worker works in food or beverage processing, carrying out operational tasks under general supervision. Food and drink packaging workers weigh, wrap, seal and label a wide range of food and beverage products. They may also fill orders and send out goods.
Food Processing Sales Assistant
A food processing sales assistant in the food service industry sells food and/or beverages to customers, either wholesale or retail. This role may include handling and basic processing of some food products. They determine customer needs and requirements. Undertake retail tasks; demonstrate, store and display goods, accept payments and assist with stock management and recordkeeping.
Sales Representative – Food and / or Beverage Industry
A sales representative in the food and/or beverage processing industry services customers. Providing them with information and products relating to processed food and beverages. The sales representative determines customer needs and requirements, demonstrates goods and services.
Food Process Worker Assistant
Designed for workers new to the food processing industry, who will work under direct supervision. Closely supervised food processing workers across a range of food processing sector.
CRICOS Details
Certificate II in Food Processing is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Kalamatta Pty. Ltd in 030307 - Food Processing Technology.
- CRICOS course code: 115287B
- Provider: Kalamatta Pty. Ltd
- Course level: Certificate II
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 030307 - Food Processing Technology
- National qualification code: FBP20122
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 48 weeks
- Locations: AVONDALE HEIGHTS, DANDENONG SOUTH, VIC
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.