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Operator - Level II Food Processing
Level II qualification for people in the stock feed industry are usually offered to new entrants or trainees under existing worker programs progressing into Certificate III existing worker programs

At Certificate II trainees will learn the majority of the skills related to stock feed manufacture, such as grinding, pelleting, extruding, mixing and blending, process control and other task areas related to stock feed operations.

Operator - Level III Food Processing
Level III qualifications are generally for stock feed operators with more than 12 months experience and who have completed Certificate II.

Certificate III is a combination of operator tasks and supervisory, team work and leadership skills. It is an ideal qualification for both experienced operators and new supervisors.

Quality Assurance - Level III Food Processing
Certificate III in Food Processing with units selected to favour quality management, sampling and monitoring and continuous improvement.

Units selected also include statistical process control, sampling and monitoring, HACCP and internal auditing.

Supervisor - Level IV Food Processing
Level IV is an ideal qualification for experienced supervisors or supervisors moving into middle management.

It covers areas such as operations management, leadership, team leading, budgeting, project management and other units of competency. The units within the qualification can be tailor to specific job roles.

Diploma of Food Processing
This qualification is designed for people planning to enter the management level of the food industry or wishing to enter the food industry at a technical or management level.

The College delivers the qualification in a format that enables completing students to move into either operational, technical or management roles within the food industry. More informations.

Training in the stock feed industry

Supported by the Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia (SFMCA)

The College has developed a careers brochure that explains the qualifications and careers for the industry.

 

View the brochure click here

Stock Feed Training Newsletter - Click here to access the latest newsletter for then Stock Feed Industry
Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia - The Council is the peak body for the Australian Stock Feed Industry. The Council has more than 100 member companies in all states of Australia. Visit www.sfmca.com.au

National Stock Feed Training Program
The Australian College of Training, in conjunction with the Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia (SFMCA), via a memorandum of understanding, has formed a partnership for the delivery of a National training program. The program has a number of objectives including the following:

  • Develop a Nationally consistent approach to training in the stock feed industry
  • Increased services to the Council's members
  • Flexible and tailored on-site delivery
  • Excellence in collaboration
  • National bench marking

The National SFMCA training program is over-seen by the Council's Training Committee where quarterly meetings are held to facilitate activities such as moderation of assessments, approval of training resources and training delivery personnel.

Careers in the Stock Feed Industry
There are many career opportunities within the Australian stock feed industry. The College has developed a Careers and Qualifications brochure for the Australian Stock Feed Industry. There are presently many opportunities for employment entry to the industry. If you wish to pursue a career within the industry click on the Council link to obtain contact details.Download careers brochure

For Further Information on Stock Feed Training
For further information on stock feed training contact Kevin Gould, the College's National Stock Feed Coordinator by email: kevin.gould@auscollege.com.au or mobile: +61 0400 221 499

Units of competency available to the Stock Feed Industry
There are a number of units of competency that may be selected for stock feed industry training, these include the following:

RECEIVAL AND GRAIN/PRODUCT/HANDLING AND STORAGE

Code

Name

Area

FDFZMHDT2A

Operate a bulk dry goods transfer process

Receival of grains/pellets, transfer of grains

FDFZMHLU2A

Load and unload tankers

Receival and storage of liquids

RUAAG3356GRA

Handle grain in storage area

Handling grain on site

RUAAG2350GRA

Prepare grain storages 

Preparing silos and pits for storage

TLIA3907B

Receive and store stock

Receiving and storing grain

TLID407C

Load and unload goods/cargo

Bales of hay, bags,hard to handle materials, etc

TLIC1007C

Operate a forklift

Fork lift driving

TLIA3807B

Control and order stock

Managing and ordering grain (raw materials)

TLIA1607C

Use inventory systems to organize stock control

Using workplace inventory system

TLID307D

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Handling chemicals, etc

MANFACTURING OF PRODUCTS

FDFZPMDNB2A

Dispense non-bulk ingredients

Preparation of micro ingredients
For pre-mix sites

FDFZPMMB2A

Operate a mixing/blending process

Dry and liquid feed mixing

FDFZPREX2A

Operate an extrusion process

Extruding feeds and mono’s

FDFZPRHT2A

Operate a heat treatment process

Micronising, steam flaking

FDFZPRPP2A

Operate pumping equipment

Supplementary feeds, liquid additions

FDFFMGC2B

Operate a grain cleaning process

Grain cleaning

FDFSFGP2B

Operate a grinding process

Grinding grain

FDFSFPFP2A

Operate a pelleting process

Manufacturing pellets

FDFZPRCP2A

Operate a coating application process

Liquid coating pellets

FDFZPRCI2A

Operate a process control interface

Computer screens

FDFZPRSYS3A

Operate processes in a production system

High level steam knowledge/pelleting

FDFZPKPP2A

Operate a packaging process

Bag filling and stitching

QUALITY MANAGEMENT/ASSURANCE

FDFZPRIPK3A

Apply raw materials/ingredient and process knowledge

Raw materials knowledge

FDFOPTSPC2A

Apply principles of statistical process  control

Sampling, assessing test results

FDFOPTISP2A

Implement sampling procedures

Grain and product sampling

FDFOPTPAP3A

Participate in an audit process

Feed Safe

FDFOPTHCP3A

Participate in a HACCP team

Working with HACCP

FDFOPTRWP3A

Report on workplace performance

QA Recording

PMLTEST300B

Perform basic tests

Durability, moisture, grain receival testing

ENVIRONMENTAL

FDFOPTENV2A

Implement environmental policies and procedures

Assisting with an environmental program

FDFOPTENV3A

Monitor the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures

Assisting with the management of an environmental program

PEST MANAGEMENT

TLIJ307C

Apply grain protection measures

Fumigation

FDFOPTIPP3A

Implement the pest prevention program

Using fumigation program

WORKPLACE PARTICIPATION

FDFOPTTG2A

Participate in work teams and groups

Working in teams

FDFOPTSD2A

Work in a socially diverse environment

Working in multicultural workplaces

FDFOPTTG3A

Lead work teams and groups

Team leader

FDFOPTPIP3A

Participate in improvement processes

Continuous improvement

FDFOPTSM3A

Support and mentor individuals and groups

Teaching others at work

THHGHS03B

Provide first aid

First aid

ANCILLIARY SKILLS

FDFOPTCRM2A

Conduct routine maintenance

Basic maintenance

SUGPOBB2A

Operate a boiler  - basic

Un-attended boiler

RETAIL SKILLS

SIRXINV001A

Perform stock control procedures

Retail to public

SIRXCCS001A

Apply point of sale handling procedures

Retail to public

SIRXICT001A

Operate retail equipment

Retail to public

SIRXSLS001A

Sell products and services

Retail to public

SIRXSLS002A

Advise on products and services

Retail to public
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