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Students
Tuition Fee
AUD 9,080
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Food Manufacturing Technology | Food Processing
Area of study
Manufacturing and Processing
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 9,080
About Program

Program Overview


Certificate III in Food Processing

Course Overview

Become a distiller with this qualification, and continue to progress your career in a commercial setting. You'll cover essential industry skills including how to prepare, fill and store barrels for ageing spirits. Learn a range of skills including how to monitor fermentation and operate a continuous column still. Our industry-expert teachers will ensure you can work safely and effectively in a commercial distillery.


What Can I Do?

  • Beverage Packaging Technician / Operator
  • Bottling and Packaging Technician / Operator
  • Assistant Distiller
  • Distillery Cellar Hand

Course Outcome

FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing (Distilling)


Recognition of Prior Learning for Employers

Employers are essential in supporting trainees by offering mentorship and practical training opportunities. Employers may qualify for this program through a recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway.


Recognition of Experience

Skills and knowledge you have already gained working in the distilling industry can be recognised through TAFE Queensland's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can use RPL to have your existing skills taken into account and earn your qualification sooner.


What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.


Core Units

  • FBPFSY3003: Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
  • FBPFSY3004: Participate in traceability activities
  • FBPOPR3019: Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system
  • FBPOPR3021: Apply good manufacturing practice requirements in food processing
  • FBPWHS3001: Contribute to work health and safety processes

Elective Units

  • FBPBEV3001: Operate and monitor a wort production process
  • FBPBEV3002: Prepare and monitor beer yeast propagation processes
  • FBPBEV3003: Operate and monitor a brewery fermentation process
  • FBPBPG4002: Manage filling and packaging of fermented beverages
  • FBPCEL3013: Perform rectification (continuous still) operations
  • FBPCEL3017: Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations
  • FBPCEL3018: Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations
  • FBPOPR2094: Clean equipment in place
  • FBPTEC3003: Filter fermented beverages
  • FBPTEC3004: Prepare, fill and store barrels for aging spirits
  • MSL: Perform basic tests
  • MSMENV272: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Ways to Study

  • On campus
  • Apprenticeships or traineeships

Choose Your Study Location

  • Greater Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Darling Downs and South West
  • Wide Bay Burnett
  • North Queensland

Campus Information

Campus Study Mode Start Date Duration Workload What You'll Pay
South Bank On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Ipswich On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Robina On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Mooloolaba On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Toowoomba On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Hervey Bay On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Bundaberg On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Townsville - Pimlico On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Whitsundays - Cannonvale On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080
Cairns On Campus Anytime up to 2 years Existing worker: this program can be completed within your workplace or via Recognition of Prior Learning Concession: $5,255, Subsidised: $5,935, Full fee: $9,080

Apprenticeship/Traineeship Information

Campus Apprenticeship/Traineeship
South Bank Traineeship
Ipswich Traineeship
Robina Traineeship
Mooloolaba Traineeship
Toowoomba Traineeship
Hervey Bay Traineeship
Bundaberg Traineeship
Townsville - Pimlico Traineeship
Whitsundays - Cannonvale Traineeship
Cairns Traineeship

Payment Options

  • Payment plan
  • Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.


Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.


University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.


Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.


Related Courses

  • Certificate III in Food Processing: Brewing
  • Certificate II in Food Processing: Craft Beverages
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