Certificate I in Food Processing

FBP10117
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Average Course Fee: $1750

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification provides the basic skills and knowledge required for entry level workers in the food processing industries for a range of sectors including:

  • grain processing (including stock feed, animal feeds, milling wheat, barley, oats and flour milling)
  • baking (including large scale production of cakes, pastry, bread, biscuits and plant baking)
  • retail baking
  • 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)
  • confectionery
  • dairy processing
  • fruit and vegetables
  • grocery products and supplies (including honey, jams, spreads, sauces, dressings, condiments, spices, edible oils and fats and pasta)
  • poultry.

    • The qualification is designed for application in a highly supervised context, such as VET in schools, induction to industry, or other equivalent introductory environments. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, work health and safety and environmental codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

    No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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    Student Outcomes

    Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate I).

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate I).

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate I).

    Jobs

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate I) are most often employed as:

    Labourers

    26%

    Labourers
    Technicians and Trades Workers

    23.2%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Professionals

    21.3%

    Professionals

    Industries

    Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate I) are most often employed in:

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

    18.2%

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
    Manufacturing

    15.1%

    Manufacturing
    Education and Training

    9.9%

    Education and Training

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

    The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     


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    Subsidised Training

    The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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    VET Student Loans

    Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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    Apprenticeships and Traineeships


    Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

    Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship.


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    USI

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    Labour Market

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    First released in: FBP Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical

    Supersedes: FDF10111 Certificate I in Food Processing

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