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Certificate III in Food Processing
FBP30121
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About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as operators in a food processing environment who have responsibility for overseeing all or part of a processing plant and related equipment. They are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and some non-routine problems. They may also take some responsibility for the output of others. This qualification offers specialisations in: Bottling and Packaging BrewingConfectioneryDairy Processing (cheese, powder and/or milk)DistillingEdible Oils (refining or cold pressing edible oils)Milling Non-alcoholic Beverages (fruit juice, cordial)Pet Food (companion animals)Quality (for operator roles)Sales Stock Feed (cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, poultry, fish – animals that produce for human consumption). Users should note there are specialist components that cover the processing of meat and poultry 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 work 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
FBP30121
Training Package
FBP — Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
No
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Cheesemaker | Creating a wide range of cheeses by overseeing machinery operation, fermentation, and packaging processes. |
| Brewery Cellar Hand | Managing the cleaning and sanitisation of fermentation tanks and ensuring aseptic beer transfers. |
| Food Production Technician | Operating interrelated processes in production or packaging systems to meet manufacturing targets. |
| Quality Control Officer | Monitoring contaminants and allergens while conducting quality audits to ensure regulatory compliance. |
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
All assessment and qualification issuance for this qualification is carried out by one of the following partner RTOs, each of which holds FBP30121 on their scope of registration with ASQA:
Which RTO will deliver my qualification? The delivering RTO will be confirmed during your skills review and prior to enrolment. Your qualification will be issued directly by the delivering RTO and is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Fees
Final pricing will be confirmed before enrolment.
You will receive a detailed, personalised quote — including the total fee, payment terms, interest-free payment plan options, and the name of the delivering RTO — before you are asked to enrol or make any payment.
Refund policy:If RPL It is unable to process your application, you will receive a full refund of any fees paid to RPL It. Once your portfolio has been submitted to the RTO for assessment, the RTO's refund policy applies. Details will be provided before enrolment.
Indicative Timeframes
✓ What we control
- • Guiding you through evidence gathering
- • Submitting a complete portfolio to the RTO
- • Following up on your behalf
⏳ What we don't control
- • The RTO's assessment workload
- • The assessor's evaluation timeline
- • The qualification issuance process
Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4–6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. Individual timeframes vary based on qualification complexity, evidence completeness, and RTO capacity.
Roles & Responsibilities
| RPL It Australia | Delivering RTO | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Student support service | Registered Training Organisation |
| Initial skills review | ✅ | |
| Evidence gathering guidance | ✅ | |
| Formal assessment | ✅ Qualified assessors | |
| Assessment judgement | ✅ Made by the RTO | |
| Gap training | Available if required (delivered by RTO) | |
| Qualification issuance | ✅ Issued by the RTO | |
| Complaints & appeals | Own complaints process | ✅ RTO process applies to assessments |
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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
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
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:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
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
- ✓Detailed CV or resume
- ✓Current and past position descriptions
- ✓Letters of service from food production facilities
Operational Records
- ✓Production logs and batch records
- ✓Machinery maintenance and operation logs
- ✓Traceability and recall activity documentation
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Food safety program monitoring records
- ✓HACCP audit participation evidence
- ✓WHS incident reports and safety meeting minutes
Quality Assurance
- ✓Routine laboratory or on-line test results
- ✓Sensory evaluation and inspection records
- ✓Quality control checklists and compliance audits
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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