Food Processing

The overall food manufacturing industry is an important part of the Australian economy. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in 2013-14, employment in food and beverage manufacturing in Australia was approximately 222,900 people, representing around 23.9 percent of total manufacturing employment!

Continuing and growing changes in consumer demand and food and beverage trends are opening up new markets and product opportunities, leading to higher demand for skilled workers.

Grab this opportunity to start an exciting career in food processing.

Industry Outlook

AU$347m

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Salary

$1,208

Average Weekly Salary for Food and Beverage Factory Worker
Portfolio

Moderate

Job Growth
Group

32,800 by 2024

Employment size

Food Processing

Understand and master the most important elements of food processing industry as you study a comprehensive qualification with us.

Explore Precision Training’s Food Processing courses:

FBP20117 Certificate II in Food Processing

FUNDING

Fee for Service

MODE OF STUDY

Classroom, Work based

DURATION

12 months

Nationally Recognised Training
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FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing

FUNDING

Fee for Service

MODE OF STUDY

Classroom, Work based

DURATION

12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhich course delivery methods are available?question mark

Classroom – This refers to the delivery of courses where a student undertakes all formal course work in a classroom environment with an assigned teacher/trainer and assessor in person. Classroom delivery will often involve simulated workplace activities.

Workplace – The delivery of a course where a student undertakes all course work in a workplace setting with an assigned teacher/trainer and assessor.

Blended – The delivery of a course where a student undertakes course work with a combination of face-to-face contact with a teacher/trainer and assessor in-person within a classroom or workshop environment for part of the course. The remainder of the course could be Online, within your Workplace-based.

QAm I eligible for a Fee Free Scholarship Scheme?question mark

To be eligible for a fee-free scholarship students must:

  • meet the above program eligibility requirements, and
  • be aged between 15 and 30 at the start date for training, and
  • be receiving a specified Commonwealth benefit or allowance or be a dependent of someone receiving a Commonwealth benefit or allowance at the time of enrolment

    • QAm I eligible for a Queensland Higher Level Skills Funding?question mark

    To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills program, individuals must be:

  • Aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
  • Permanently reside in Queensland;
  • Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • Not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate IV or higher level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training.

    • Note: Students wishing to complete SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management must also show they are an existing worker in the Retail industry.

    QAm I eligible for Queensland Certificate 3 Guarantee?question mark

    To be eligible for funding you need to be:

  • Queensland resident
  • who does not already hold, or is not already enrolled in, a post-school certificate III or higher level qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training
  • is aged 15 years of age or above
  • is no longer at school
  • is an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and on the pathway to permanent residency

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    Student Testimonials

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    "I found everyone to be very patient and professional with me from the beginning until the end of the enrollment process. Thank you for everything!!! Excellent institution!!"

    Adrian

    Certificate III in Process Manufacturing

    “I feel so lucky to have found this college, the course is perfect to suit my lifestyle and what I want to achieve for my career. Very professional service, absolutely fantastic.”

    Jessica

    Certificate III in Retail Services

    I was very happy with the way the teacher walked through the course and made it easy to understand. The course was simple but effective and the homework was easy to do because it was exactly what was taught.

    Ethan Ross

    Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

    “They did amazing at teaching me what I needed to learn. They made everything easy to interpret and understand, encouraging me to be the best I can be with the knowledge they helped me learn.”

    Paulo Campos

    FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing

    “The course content is amazing, really constructive towards employment. I found it knowledgeable, interesting and fun. The teaching staff are wonderful people who know their craft, and are responsive towards clients who need that little bit of extra support.”

    Dianne West

    Certificate IV in Business