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- Certificate III in Food Processing (Brewing)
OverviewAbout this course
Dive into the science of what makes a perfect beer, hone your craft and capitalise on industry growth. Operate brewing equipment, hear from industry experts and gain skills that will enable you to follow your passion and make your own artisanal beer.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Monitor and implement food safety programs in brewing
Follow work health and safety (WHS) and good hygiene practices
Operate brewing industry equipment
Apply control measures to maintain a high standard of quality
Follow beer production and packaging processes
Apply good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements in brewing
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited certificate level qualification
A pathway to further study in food processing or food science and technology
A sound understanding of food safety practices and procedures in brewing
Techniques to create artisan beer products
Foundational skills for food and beverage production
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You must be 18 years or over as evidenced by a photo ID that clearly shows your date of birth
You must submit a 1-2 page CV and cover letter outlining why you want to do the course and if required, attend an interview via online video conferencing platform via Teams
Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills test and achieve a Level 3 for learning, reading and oral communication. You must also achieve Level 2 for writing, numeracy and digital literacy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Experience working in the brewing or food processing industry
The ability to stand unaided for long periods (3-6 hours) at a time
The manual dexterity to use instruments and equipment
The physical mobility to bend and crouch
High level of physical strength and the ability to carry up to 25 kgs
The skills to follow simple instructions in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and do basic laboratory calculations
Good attention to detail
Good team collaboration skills and you're able to work on your own
Access to a computer or similar device and have internet access
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Food production or process worker, Food processing technician, Food or beverage industry salesperson, Brewer/brewing assistant, Brewmaster and Food processing operator.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Food Processing (Brewing) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study3 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Food Processing (Brewing) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 5 core and 12 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Participate in traceability activitiesFBPFSY3004
Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programsFBPFSY3003
Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging systemFBPOPR3019
Apply good manufacturing practice requirements in food processingFBPOPR3021
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