Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
FBP40421
ManufacturingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
20Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Sep 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (FBP40421, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Food Safety Systems OfficerProduction Line SupervisorFood / Beverage Laboratory TechnicianFood Safety ManagerQuality Control Supervisor / Quality Systems Coordinator
Industries
Food Processing Industry
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for FBP40421 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 20 units: 8 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
FBPAUD4001Assess compliance with food safety programs
FBPAUD4002Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits
FBPAUD4003Conduct food safety audits
FBPAUD4004Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards
FBPCHE5002Produce acid-coagulated soft cheese
FBPCHE5003Produce a range of rennet-coagulated cheeses
FBPCHE5004Produce acid and heat coagulated cheese
FBPCHE5009Carry out sampling and interpret tests for cheese production
FBPFST4003Apply digital technology in food processing
FBPFST4004Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
FBPFST4005Document food processes and supporting procedures
FBPFST4006Apply food preservation technologies
FBPFST4007Establish operational requirements for a food processing enterprise
FBPFST4008Preserve food in cans or sealed containers
FBPFST4009Label foods according to legislative requirements
FBPFST4010Apply sensory analysis in food processing
FBPFST4011Apply the principles of nutrition to food processing
FBPFST4012Apply water management principles to the food industry
FBPFST5003Construct a process control chart for a food processing operation
FBPFST5006Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis
FBPFST5009Implement and review the processing of market milk and related products
FBPFST5014Implement and review the production of chocolate products
FBPFST5016Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery
FBPFST5017Implement and review the processing of confectionery products
FBPFST5021Implement and review the processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices
FBPFST5024Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts
FBPFST5028Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils
FBPFST5030Implement and review manufacturing of cereal products
FBPFSY3003Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
FBPFSY4001Supervise and maintain a food safety plan
FBPFSY4002Supervise and verify supporting programs for food safety
FBPFSY4003Perform an allergen risk review
FBPFSY4004Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers
FBPFSY4005Conduct a traceability exercise
FBPOPR4001Apply principles of statistical process control
FBPPPL3003Participate in improvement processes
FBPPPL4007Manage internal audits
FBPTEC4001Determine handling processes for perishable food items
FBPTEC4002Apply principles of food packaging
FBPTEC4003Control food contamination and spoilage
FBPTEC4004Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing
FBPTEC4005Apply an understanding of food additives
FBPTEC4006Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production
FBPTEC4007Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles
FBPTEC4008Participate in product recalls
FBPTEC4009Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products
FBPTEC4010Manage water treatment processes
FBPTEC4011Establish process capability
MSL973013Perform basic tests
MSL974019Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL974020Perform food tests
MSL974021Perform biological procedures
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS401Trial new process or product
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
SIRRFSA001Handle food safely in a retail environment
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the FBP40421 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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