Throughout 2009, the VFITB in conjunction with MESAB and supported by Skills Victoria, conducted a project to explore training options for Mechanical Trades people in the Food Processing industry. We are pleased to publish the final report and receive feedback from interested parties. In the first half of this year we will be promoting the options and training package customisation suggested in the report. We look forward to continuing our work with industry and the training providers to better match industry's needs for specialisation and innovative delivery methods. Please provide any comments via vfitb@ssv.org.au or phone (03) 9621 3349.
Click here to download the report in Word 2003 format [DOC: 825KB]
Click here to download the report in PDF format [PDF: 670KB]
Prior to 2009 the VFITB conducted a range of projects related to the Reframing the Future program.
The main goal of the 2008 Reframing the Future project was to be innovative in responding to the needs of students, and the emerging skill needs and workforce development requirements of industry and communities.
The major ahievements of the 2007 industry training network include co-ordinating a diverse group of people across government, education, and training in the food industry. The collaboration between industry and RTO's, both public and private, where a range of information and experiences were exchanged. An international sustainability expert and guest speakers from industry provided hands-on information, knowledge and insights which provided the basis for participants to engage in open discussion and exchange of experiences at the network meeting and forum.
In September 2006 the VFITB ran a Food Processing Industry Study Tour to create improved awareness of the career opportunities in the industry and to inform the development of skills as required by industry in tertiary level students.
The VFITB was contracted to produce documented assessment guidelines, advice and assessment tools for core units of competency from the FDF03 Food Processing Industry Training Package. This resource has been developed as part of a Training Package Implementation Project. Training package implementation project funding is provided to assist training providers with the implementation of National Training Packages and involve teacher networks to develop such resources.
An interactive approach to Food Industry communication and safety
From Gordon Institute of TAFE:
Promotion packs of the “How do you know?”, Literacy in the Workplace resource were distributed in early October 2009 across Australia to 38 TAFEs and 45 RTOs listed/registered on the NTIS as delivering Food [...]
From AgriFood Skills Australia:
AgriFood Skills Australia is currently reviewing the Food Processing Training Package and as part of that review has decided to review the coverage of cheese making, including if required the development of new units of competency or a qualification to support cheese making in Australia.
Feedback must be returned by [...]
From the Dairy Australia website:
Victoria’s dairy producers triumphed at the 2010 Australian Grand Dairy Awards held at Carousel, Albert Park today, taking seven out of the twenty Champion titles in the categories of Dairy and Cheese, and winning the coveted title [...]
RMIT University has converted its existing Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology course into a 2 year part time program which is delivered directly into the workplace by flexible delivery (e-learning and print based) and assessed via workplace based projects. [...]
The Baking Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) will be hosting it’s annual Easter in the Fruit Bowl event on Saturday, 20th and Sunday 21st of February.
[This is a] national event proudly sponsored by EOI Bakery and Oostra Spices. This highly successful annual event is becoming a firm favourite for both regional and metropolitan participants as [...]
The ABC website is hosting a short Salmonella Food Safety quiz on their website.
Do you know whether it’s chocolate mousse or baked custard that’s more likely to cause salmonella? Take our food safety quiz and learn how to enjoy your next picnic, without having to worry about uninvited ‘guests’.
Click here to take the quiz on [...]
AgriFood Skills Australia is seeking feedback on drafts of the Cert IV and Diploma level Food Science and Technology qualifications.
There are new units in many specialist areas including: Confectionery, Poultry and Dairy Processing, within this new suite of qualifications. Deadline for comment: 16 February.
The proposed national training package qualifications are intended to [...]
In December 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed a new Green Skills Agreement.
[The Agreement] will enable individuals and businesses to contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon economy in their workplaces and communities.
The Agreement commits the Australian and state and territory governments to working with training organisations and business to ensure [...]
Throughout 2009, the VFITB in conjunction with MESAB and supported by Skills Victoria, conducted a project to explore training options for Mechanical Trades people in the Food Processing industry. We are pleased to publish the final report and receive feedback from interested parties. In the first half of this year we will be promoting the [...]
From Peter Bush of the Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA)
Food Science and Technology Education Forum
SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES
The FST Education Forum was held at CSIRO, FNS, Werribee on the 24th November 2009. It was attended by 46 delegates who represented Universities offering FST, TAFEs offering FST, Regional Development Victoria, representatives of the food industry and [...]
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