FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing COURSE DESCRIPTION The Certificate IV in Food Processing provides the competencies required by advanced food processing workers who use a range of equipment and provide support and supervisory functions directly related to food processing. They would undertake more advanced roles than workers with a Certificate III in Food Processing, working in accordance with operating procedures and applying knowledge to anticipate problems and solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems This qualification is designed for use across food processing sectors such as: •

Grain processing (including stockfeed, animal feeds, milling wheat, barley, oats and flour milling)

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Beverages (including juices, soft drinks, cordials, aerated and still waters, energy drinks and other modified beverages, such as vitamin and antioxidant beverages, coffee, tea and ice)

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Confectionery

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Dairy processing

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Fruit and vegetables

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Grocery products and supplies (including honey, jams, spreads, sauces, dressings, condiments, spices, edible oils and fats and pasta)

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Poultry

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no entry requirements for FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing DURATION The duration for FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing is 1,060 hours delivered over 104 weeks but may vary based on: • customisation and employment outcome for elective units of competency selected • employee available release time per week for work place training • submission of evidence for RPL or Credit Transfer EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES Graduates at this level can perform supervisory or middle management roles within food processing environments that require technical skill and knowledge to: • Solve food production problems

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Ensure operations are implemented and maintained at optimal performance Monitoring and implementing food processing systems and procedures with input into management functions of the organisation

PATHWAYS Pathways into the qualification: Preferred pathway for candidates considering this qualification include: • FDF30111 Certificate III in Food Processing Pathways from the qualification: After successfully achieving FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing, candidates may progress through the food processing pathway to: • FDF50110 Diploma of Food Processing, or • any other suitable qualification QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND CONTENT FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing course structure requires students to successfully complete twenty two (22) units of competency as follows: • Six (6) core units of competency • Sixteen (16) elective units of competency Unit Code FDFFS2001A FDFFS3001A FDFOP2061A FDFPPL3002A FDFTEC3003A MSAENV472B FDFOHS4002A FDFOP3003A FDFOP3004A FDFTEC4005A FDFTEC4006A FDFTEC4008A PMASUP420B BSBLED401A BSBSMB407A

Unit Title Implement the food safety program and procedures Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs Use numerical applications in the workplace Report on workplace performance Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Maintain OHS processes Operate interrelated processes in a production system Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system Apply an understanding of food additives Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production Apply principles of food packaging Minimise environmental impact of process Develop teams and individuals Manage a small team

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MSS403030A FDFPPL4006A BSBMGT401A BSBWOR402A BSBWOR403A BSBWOR404B MSS402080A

Improve cost factors in work practices Manage a work area within a budget Show leadership in the workplace Promote team effectiveness Manage stress in the workplace Develop work priorities Undertake root cause analysis

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CUSTOMISATION Pivotal Training and Development understands the philosophy that training should be tailored to suit individual client’s business objectives. Therefore, Pivotal Training and Development can customise the elective units of competency to suit prospective client’s specific industry requirements. Customisation may result in changes to the duration required to complete the qualification. DELIVERY LOCATIONS Certificate IV in Food Processing can be delivered in the following locations: • Workplace • Pivotal Training and Development • Pivotal Training and Development arranged – external venue DELIVERY STRUCTURE Training is delivered through flexible work based training & assessment including group sessions, one to one delivery and work station observation. This may include: •

Face to Face instruction in a designated quiet area

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Practical demonstration in their work area as required

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Mentoring as required

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Component of self-paced study (as required) and

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Workplace supervision

ASSESSMENTS Students will be assessed using relevant assessment methods for each unit which includes but is not limited to the following: • Short Answer Assessment Questions* • Practical demonstration/ observation • Project Task • Portfolio of evidence – workplace documents • Third Party report * • indicates essential evidence of completing a work based training

Assessment is conducted at the following session to which the training has been conducted allowing the participant to carry out tasks directly related to the unit of competency studied and the supervisor to adequately observe the student in depth during this time period. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS Students are provided with the following: • Student Guides • Student Assessments EXIT POINT/AWARD Students that successfully complete all 22 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with a certificate for FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing by Pivotal Training and Development. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT IN AQF QUALIFICATIONS Please refer to Pivotal Training and Development website at www.pivotaltraining.com.au for details of the following conditions of enrolment: •

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Student Entry Support - Language Literacy Numeracy - Recognition of Prior Learning - Credit Transfer Eligibility Applications Verification of Documentation Deferral of Commencement Personal and Contact Details Unique Student identifier Fee Payments Refund and Cancellation Complaints Termination Consumer Rights

FEE FOR SERVICE INFORMATION Enrolment Fee

Nil

Total Course Fee

$11,980.00

Fees are not levied for credit transfer applications or transition for superseded qualifications. Pivotal Training and Development reserves the right for potential fees to change during the course of study and will provide advice to students in advance. Instalments

Fees may be paid in 10 equal instalments of $1,198 All overdue fees are to be paid before a statement of attainment / certificate is issued.

Payment Options

Fee for Service Payment Plan Available This option is available in some circumstances and must be negotiated with Pivotal prior to the administrative date. A deposit of $500 per study session is payable before the administration date. Full payment must be made by the end of the teaching period for which the student is enrolled.

Payment Methods

Pivotal Training and Development accepts the following payment methods for up-front fees: Payment plans can be negotiated with Pivotal accounts department and can be fulfilled in the following way: 1. Cheque or money order 2. Credit card (not Amex or Diners Club) 3. Bank deposit Students will be liable for any bank fees and charges associated with dishonoured cheques, credit cards or bank transfers.

REFUND INFORMATION

The following refund policy conditions will apply: 1. Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid 2. Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid 3. The amount retained (25%) by Pivotal Training & Development is required to cover the costs of staff and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training

4. Students who cancel their enrolment after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, the Pivotal Training and Development website at www.pivotaltraining.com.au contains pre-enrolment information to assist with making an informed decision about enrolling in a suitable qualification. Information includes but is not limited to the Students Handbook, relevant policies and forms.

WHERE TO APPLY

All completed Enrolment Forms go directly to RTO Enrolments, Pivotal Training and Development via email or fax at any time. Enrolment forms in person will be accepted during business hours. Refer to RTO details chart below for contact details and business hours.

RTO DETAILS

RTO Name Address Telephone Fax Email Website: RTO ID: ABN: Business Hours After Hours Number

Pivotal Training and Development Pty Ltd Level 8, 80 George Street Parramatta NSW 2150 02 9687 9299 02 9687 9499 [email protected] www.pivotaltraining.com.au 90272 82 080 057 272 Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:30pm 1800 664 527