GOTAFE
Certificate III in Food Processing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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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...
Production Worker
A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, a...
Assistant Baker
An Assistant Baker assists with the preparation of bread and pastry items in a bakery, café or restaurant. You’ll work under the guidance of a qual...
Food Production Supervisor
A Food Production Supervisor manages a team of workers at a food processing facility. You might supervise the overall production of food and drink...
Apprentice Butcher
An Apprentice Butcher prepares meat to sell in a butchery or supermarket. You’ll remove meat from carcasses, cut it to size and add seasonings or m...
Chemical Engineer
A Chemical Engineer designs processes for turning chemical materials into useable products. You might examine the chemical properties of materials...
Abattoir Labourer
An Abattoir Labourer undertakes various duties during the preparation of meat at an abattoir. You might prepare livestock for slaughter or cut meat...
Production Operator
A Production Operator uses a range of plant and equipment in the mining industry. You might work in a metalliferous processing facility or in coal...
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.
