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Certificate II in Food Processing
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FBP20122
You have spent time on the production floor ensuring quality and safety in food manufacturing. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for the Certificate II in Food Processing. Register your interest today to be notified when we begin guiding candidates through this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for those who work in operational roles, under supervision, in a food processing environment. At this level, workers have the technical skills to use a limited range of machinery and/or equipment to process food and carry out routine tasks guided by established procedures. Users should note there are specialist components that cover the processing of meat in the AMP Meat Processing Training Package, and specialist components that cover the processing of seafood in the SFI Seafood Industry Training Package. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory food safety, and health and safety codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
FBP20122
Training Package
FBP — Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
13 (4 core + 9 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Food Processing Operator | Operates machinery and follows established procedures to process, blend, or cook food and beverage products. |
| Food and Beverage Packaging Worker | Uses automated or manual systems to weigh, wrap, seal, and label food products for commercial distribution. |
| Food Factory Hand | Performs routine operational tasks including sorting materials and cleaning production equipment under supervision. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Employment contracts and detailed position descriptions
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor testimonials
- ✓Records of shifts in food production or packaging environments
Food Safety & Quality
- ✓Food safety logs and temperature monitoring records
- ✓Batch documentation and production checklists
- ✓Sanitisation schedules and equipment cleaning logs
Operational Procedures
- ✓Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for machinery use
- ✓Equipment maintenance logs or fault reporting records
- ✓Materials sorting and inspection documentation
Workplace Compliance
- ✓Work Health and Safety incident reports or risk assessments
- ✓Participation records for safety briefings or toolbox talks
- ✓Records of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance
Certifications & Training
- ✓Internal food safety or hygiene training certificates
- ✓Workplace induction records and manual handling training
- ✓First aid or basic chemical handling certifications
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical.
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