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Diploma of Artisan Cheesemaking
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FBP50321
You understand the science and the soul of the craft, from milk provenance to the precision of the ripening room. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you demonstrate that your technical expertise meets the national standard. Register your interest today to be notified when this pathway becomes available for formal assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of those making premium, high-value cheeses on a small scale, where the provenance of the milk is known, and where specialised techniques that are controlled and monitored by the cheesemaker are used. In this role, makers analyse materials and products exercising judgement to guide the cheesemaking process and the work of others. Individuals with this qualification apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in varied contexts, to analyse situations, synthesise information, and design and evaluate approaches to sometimes unpredictable problems. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others, and plan and coordinate the work of teams. No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing and food businesses exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
Qualification Code
FBP50321
Training Package
FBP — Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
16 (11 core + 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Artisan Cheesemaker | Leading the production of premium, high-value cheeses with a focus on milk provenance and specialised technical control. |
| Dairy Production Manager | Overseeing technical workflows, food safety compliance, and team coordination within a small-scale dairy processing environment. |
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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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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
- ✓Current resume and detailed position descriptions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
- ✓Records of professional development in dairy science
Production & Craft
- ✓Batch records for lactic and rennet coagulated cheeses
- ✓Documentation of milk provenance and preparation
- ✓Ripening room logs and environmental control records
Quality & Safety
- ✓HACCP-based food safety plans you have developed
- ✓Contamination and spoilage control protocols
- ✓Work health and safety process documentation
Analysis & Testing
- ✓Sensory analysis reports for final products
- ✓Laboratory test results and data interpretations
- ✓Sampling schedules and procedure manuals
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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