FDF50103 Diploma of Food Processing
To assist new students to understand the requirements of the Diploma of Food Processing the following summary information is provided. The Diploma is available to the following food industry sectors (this is not a complete list)
Food Processing Sectors |
Biscuit |
Cake |
Confectionery |
Dairy (ice cream, cheese & yoghurt) |
Edible Oils and Fats |
Flour Milling |
Fruit and Vegetable |
Honey |
Ice |
Pasta |
Pet Food |
Plant Baking |
Poultry |
Rice |
Stock Feed |
Stock Feed Pre-mixing |
Beverage Processing Sectors |
Aerated Waters |
Non Aerated Waters |
Coffee |
Cordials |
Juice |
Milk Beverages (fresh and flavoured) |
Diploma Entry Pathways
Students may commence the Diploma of Food Processing having either completed Certificate II to IV in Food Processing or with no prior food qualifications. Students having prior qualifications may receive either credit transfers (if the same unit has already been completed) or recognition of prior learning (recognition of similar units of learning).
Overall Structure of the Diploma of Food Processing
The following is a summary of the structure of the Diploma of Food Processing. The Summary table takes into account the contribution that Certificate II, III & IV in Food Processing to the Diploma.
Indicative Costing of the Diploma of Food Processing
The following is an indicative cost of the Diploma of Food Processing. The costing takes into account students that may enter the qualification with and without prior qualifications. This cost structure is only an indication because the final qualification cost will vary depending on the units of study chosen by the students.
Careers in the Food and Beverage Processing Industry
The completion of the Diploma of Food Processing will provide students with a variety of opportunity for employment in the food and beverage processing industy. Example job roles include the following and would be enhanced by industry experience:
Food Processing Careers |
Quality Assurance Officer |
Quality Assurance Manager |
Food Safety Auditor |
Food Technologist |
Technical Manager |
Operations Manager |
Production Manager |
General Manager |
Shift Supervisor |
Team Leader |
Further Information and Contacts
For further information on food processing training contact Terry Richards , the College's Managing Director by email:terry.richards@auscollege.com.au or mobile: 0402 786 544 or international +61 402 786 544 or call Chandra Dharmaraju the Diploma Coordinator by email chandra.dharmaraju@auscollege.com.au or by telephone 08 9472 6111 or international +61 8 9472 6111.
E-learning
The College has begun the development of e-learning resources to assist students in undertaking learning in the Diploma of Food Processing..
