GOTAFE
Certificate III in Food Processing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Learn the skills to become a qualified Food Production Operator with the Certificate III in Food Processing from GOTAFE.
This course equips graduates to seek work as operators in a food processing environment, who oversee all or part of a processing plant and related equipment. Indivduals in this industry are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and non-routine problems.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective Trainee/Apprentice students: please apply through the Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship contract prior to applying for this course.
Enrolling students are also required to be employed in the food processing industry.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Food Processing will prepare you for the following roles.
Food Production Worker
A Food Production Worker performs a range of tasks during the production of food or drink products. You might be involved in preparing and mixing i...
Food Process Worker
A Food Process Worker is part of the overall manufacturing team at a food or drink making facility. You might prepare ingredients to make food or d...
Micro Brewer
A Micro Brewer produces beer in a small brewing facility. You might work for a craft beer maker or produce your own brew in a specialised operation...
Paper Mill Worker
A Paper Mill Worker carries out various duties at a paper mill or pulping operation. You might be involved in transporting raw or processed product...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
