FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing
COURSE DESCRIPTION
FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing reflects the role of workers who work in supervisory or middle management roles within food processing environments. Workers contribute specialist technical skills and knowledge to solve food production problems and supervise the work of others. Emphasis is on monitoring the implementation and quality control of food processing systems and procedures for optimal performance.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no stated entry requirements for FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Graduates may work as any of the following:
- Quality control supervisor
- Production line manager
- Line supervisor/team leader
- Processing systems coordinator
- Environmental systems officer (food processing)
PATHWAYS
Pathways into the Qualification:
A pathway for candidates considering this qualification include:
- FBP30121 – Certificate III in Food Processing
Pathways from the Qualification:
After successfully achieving FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing, candidates may develop their pathway to other further studies such as:
- FBP50121 – Diploma of Food Science and Technology, or
- FBP50221 – Diploma of Food Safety Auditing
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing course structure requires students to successfully complete twenty (20) units of competency as follows:
- Eight (8) core units of competency
- twelve (12) elective units of competency
| Unit Code | Unit Title | C/E |
| BSBLDR412 | Communicate effectively as a workplace leader | Core |
| BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | Core |
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | Core |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| FBPFSY4001 | Supervise and maintain a food safety plan | Core |
| FBPTEC4003 | Control food contamination and spoilage | Core |
| FBPTEC4007 | Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles | Core |
| MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Elective |
| BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information | Elective |
| FBPFST4001 | Apply food processing technologies | Elective |
| FBPOPR4001 | Apply principles of statistical process control | Elective |
| FBPPPL4002 | Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance | Elective |
| FBPPPL3003 | Participate in improvement processes | Elective |
| FBPPPL4009* | Optimise a work process | Elective |
| FBPPPL4007 | Manage internal audits | Elective |
| FBPTEC4002 | Apply principles of food packaging | Elective |
| FBPTEC4006 | Apply an understanding of legal compliance of food production | Elective |
| MSS403054 | Facilitate breakthrough improvements | Elective |
| TLIL3003 | Conduct induction process | Elective |
CUSTOMISATION
Pivotal Education understands the philosophy that training should be tailored to suit individual client’s business objectives. Therefore, Pivotal Education 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
Pivotal Education delivers in the following locations:
- Workplace – employees can benefit from training and assessment in the work place and particularly in their work area to make the experience meaningful and relevant to vocational outcomes
- Pivotal Education – small classes can benefit from training and assessment at Pivotal Education’s own meeting room.
- External Venues – Pivotal Education arranges meeting rooms and simulated environments where required to deliver and assess part of a qualification or single unit of competency
DELIVERY STRUCTURE
Training is delivered through blended flexible work-based training and assessment including group sessions, one to one delivery and work station observation. This may include:
- Face to Face instruction in a designated quiet area
- Practical demonstration/observation in the work station area as required
- Mentoring
- Integrated online learning through Canvas
- Component of self-paced study to research and prepare for assessments
- Workplace supervision
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
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
EXIT POINT/AWARD
Students that successfully complete all 20 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing by Pivotal Education. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment by Pivotal Education. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
