FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology

CRICOS Course Code: 108925B

COURSE DESCRIPTION

FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology reflects the role of workers who apply specialist knowledge and skills in food science and technology to food product development and to quality assurance of food manufacturing. They conduct a wide range of specialist tasks to develop, monitor and evaluate food products, including production trials.

Workers contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary. They may also have a role in the planning new work and monitoring resources in their work area.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Although there are no stated entry requirements for FBP50121 Diploma of food Science and Technology in the FBP Training Package, international students must be 18 years of age and above, and provide evidence of the published entry requirements as stated below:

Pivotal Education specific course entry requirements for FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology for international students are as follows:

• Academic
  • Australian Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC;
• English Language
  • IELTS 5.5 band overall or equivalent (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent

OR
Any relevant AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above such as FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements

PATHWAYS

After successfully achieving FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology, candidates may develop their pathway to relevant further studies at the bachelor level.

DURATION

The total duration for FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology is 52 weeks:

• 40 weeks (4 x 10-week terms)
• 12 weeks term break

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

The Diploma qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts and undertake skilled or paraprofessional work. The Diploma is suitable for supervisors, managers and specialist job roles. The Diploma serves also as a pathway for further learning.

Graduates may work as any of the following:

• Food product developer/designer
• Quality assurance supervisor/manager
• Operations manager
• Food product commercial manager
• Food Technologist

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology consists of twenty (20) units of competency:

• 11 core units, plus
• 9 elective units

DELIVERY LOCATIONS

Pivotal Education delivers in the following locations:

DELIVERY MODE

Students study full time mixed mode of delivery that integrates:

• Classroom based training sessions to develop the knowledge and theoretical understandings required to undertake work within the food industry. Classroom settings ensure full access to internet, whiteboards and campus facilities. Attendance in classroom-based training sessions is mandatory and students who do not attend are not eligible to undertake practical training and assessment
• Practical training is delivered and assessed in the BIF Facility University of Technology which is a fully simulated industry environment allowing for practical training and assessment to occur in a simulated environment. During the practical sessions, enough time is allocated to students to prepare, practice their skills, reinforce their knowledge and prepare themselves for the practical assessments. Attendance in practical training and experience is mandatory and students who do not attend are not eligible to undertake assessment
• Blended learning – Students must complete blended learning every week using Canvas to complete research, knowledge preparation and formative assessment activities including associated review questions to enhance their understanding. This time is included in the scheduled hours of training per week. Blended learning is monitored and recorded to comply with Standard 8 National Code of Practice 2018
• Self-study for class reading, assessment research, preparation and completion – In addition, successful completion of this course will require students to engage in the following self-study time that is essential to be undertaken in the student’s own time outside the scheduled 20 hours per week to include but not limited to:
  • Read the relevant chapters in their learning materials prior to class so that the theory presentation has some context and meaning as students will better understand the theory presentation
  • Answer the questions at the end of the relevant chapter prior to attending class so that the trainer can run through with the class integrated with the theory presentation
  • Research, preparation and completion of summative written assessment tasks
  • Practical assessment preparation
  • Any other additional reading and exploration of suggested resources

ASSESSMENTS REQUIREMENTS

Students will be assessed using relevant assessment methods for each unit which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Knowledge questions
• Verbal questions
• Projects
• Portfolios
• Practical demonstrations
• Presentations

At the beginning of each unit of competency, students are provided with information for that unit of competency that clearly outlines the assessment tasks required including the criteria and due dates. Students that require reassessment will be required to pay a reassessment fee as published in the Schedule of Fees and Charges.

TIMETABLE

Students are required to undertake 20 scheduled hours per week during term time as follows:

• 15 x hours per week face to face classes
• 5 x hours per week integrated blended learning via Moodle

Students are allocated to scheduled classes based on class numbers and availability. Pivotal Education reserves the right to change the timetable where required.

MATERIALS, RESOURCES AND LIBRARY ACCESS

Pivotal Education students are provided with resources on commencement of their course. This includes student learning and assessment resources accessed via Canvas and any required PPE equipment and consumables for practical training and assessment.

Pivotal Education students can also complete the online application to join the City of Sydney Library Service through the online website access at
https://library.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Montage/Join.aspx

The City of Sydney Library Services branches are located at the following:

• Customs House Library
• Glebe Library
• Green Square Library
• Haymarket Library
• Kings Cross Library
• Newtown Library
• Pyrmont Link
• Surrey Hills Library
• Library Express
• Ultimo Library
• Waterloo Library

The conditions of membership are as follows:

• Membership is free to all residents of New South Wales
• Students must agree to abide by all City of Sydney Library Service policies and conditions of use and:
  • Accept responsibility for all items borrowed on the library card
  • Pay replacement costs plus processing charges for any items lost, stolen or damaged
• Students must report lost/stolen cards to the City of Sydney Library Service immediately
• Return borrowed items on or before the due date or check whether the item can be renewed
• Respect the rights and security of staff and other library users
• Notify the City of Sydney Library Service of any changes to contact details provided
• Students can find further information by visiting the City of Sydney Library Service website at http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/library/Default.asp

EXIT POINT/AWARD

Students that successfully complete all 20 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with FBP50121 Diploma of Food Science and Technology 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.