Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales)

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Description

This Qualification covers sales specialisation within the food processing industry.

Job Roles The Certificate III in Food Processing (Sales) targets those providing sales advice and services for manufacturing or retail food processing contexts. This Qualification requires the ability to work independently and as a team member, performing a range of sales activities and applying technical skill and knowledge relating to the food processing industry.

Additional Qualification advice

Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.

Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this Qualification is based on:

the context required by the industry and/or enterprise

a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required

flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

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

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

29.4%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

23.9%

Sales Workers

13.0%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.2%

Accommodation and Food Services

19.0%

Retail Trade

11.1%

Health Care and Social Assistance

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

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Units & Packaging

This Qualification requires the achievement of fourteen (14) Units of Competency in accordance with the following rules.

Total Units must include a minimum of eight (8) Units coded FDF.

Six (6) Core Units

Eight (8) Elective Units

Elective selection must include:

Two (2) Group A elective Units

Two (2) Group B elective Units

Four (4) remaining elective Units may be selected from:

Group A elective Units below, not previously selected

Group B elective Units below, not previously selected

Group C elective Units

Units packaged in FDF20310 Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales)

Units packaged in FDF40110 Certificate IV in Food Processing (maximum of 3)

Units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level (maximum 1 Unit), Certificate II level (maximum 2 Units) and Certificate III level (maximum 3 Units).

NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s identified under the Unit.

CORE UNITS

Complete the following six (6) Units.

FDFFS2001A	Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFFS3001A	Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFOHS3001A	Contribute to OHS processes
FDFOP2061A	Use numerical applications in the workplace
FDFOP2064A	Provide and apply workplace information
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVES

GROUP A

Select a minimum of two (2) Group A elective Units.

BSBCUS301B	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBMKG501B	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG507A	Interpret market trends and developments
BSBMKG514A	Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBSMB301A	Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBSMB401A	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402A	Plan small business finances
BSBSMB403A	Market the small business
BSBSMB404A	Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405B	Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances
BSBSMB407A	Manage a small team
SIRXINV002A	Maintain and order stock
SIRXRSK002A	Maintain store security

GROUP B

Select a minimum of two (2) Group B Sector Specialist and Cross Sector elective Units.

Sector Specialist Units
FDFFV3002A	Program fresh produce grading equipment
FDFFV3001A	Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce
FDFGR3001A	Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes
FDFGR3002A	Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles
FDFOP3001A	Control contaminants and allergens in the work area* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFOP3005A	Prepare food products using basic cooking methods* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFOP3006A	Identify cultural, religious and dietary requirements for food products
FDFPO3001A	Operate a chickway system
FDFPO3002A	Debone and fillet product (manually)
MTMR308C	Prepare and produce value-added products
AHCPHT401A	Assess olive oil for style and quality
Cross Sector Units
FDFOP3002A	Set up a production or packaging line for operation
FDFPPL3001A	Participate in improvement processes
FDFPPL3002A	Report on workplace performance
FDFPPL3003A	Support and mentor individuals and groups
FDFPPL3004A	Lead work teams and groups
FDFPPL3005A	Participate in an audit process* FDFOHS2001A Participate in OHS processes FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
FDFPPL3006A	Establish compliance requirements for work area
FDFTEC3001A	Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFTEC3002A	Implement the pest prevention program
FDFTEC3003A	Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems
LMTGN3007B	Monitor and operate trade waste process
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MSS403011A	Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices
MSS403013A	Lead team culture improvement
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMSUP303A	Identify equipment faults
MSAPMSUP330A	Develop and adjust a production schedule
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
TLIA3015A	Complete receival/despatch documentation
TLIA3016A	Use inventory systems to organise stock control
TLIA3018A	Organise despatch operations
TLIA3019A	Organise receival operations
TLIA3026A	Monitor storage facilities
TLIA3038A	Control and order stock
TLIA3039A	Receive and store stock

GROUP C

FDFOHS2001A	Participate in OHS processes
FDFOP2063A	Apply quality systems and procedures
BSBWRT301A	Write simple documents
HLTFA301C	Apply first aid
MSS402010A	Manage the impact of change on own work
MSS403010A	Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
MSS402001A	Apply competitive systems and practices
MSS402002A	Sustain process improvements
MSS403002A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS402021A	Apply Just in Time procedures
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402031A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402040A	Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050A	Monitor process capability
MSS402051A	Apply quality standards
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402061A	Use SCADA systems in operations
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402081A	Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS403021A	Facilitate a Just in Time system
MSS403023A	Monitor a levelled pull system of operations
MSS403040A	Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
MSS403041A	Facilitate breakthrough improvements
MSS404050A	Undertake process capability improvements* MSS404052A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
MSS403051A	Mistake proof an operational process
MSS404052A	Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
MSS404060A	Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
MSS404082A	Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS404083A	Support proactive maintenance
MSAPMOPS405A	Identify problems in fluid power system
MSAPMOPS406A	Identify problems in electronic control systems
MSAPMPER300C	Issue work permits* RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control
MSAPMSUP310A	Contribute to the development of plant documentation
MSAPMSUP390A	Use structured problem solving tools
MSL922001A	Record and present data
TAEASS401B	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B	Assess competence
TAEASS403B	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

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Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

29.4%

23.9%

13.0%

Industries

23.2%

19.0%

11.1%

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

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