Industry
Training Packages
2010 Industry Advisory Committee Presentation
Trevor Lange's presentation on Training Statistics for the Food/Meat Sectors [PDF: 352KB].
VFITB Training Packages
There are currently three current training packages under the VFITB portfolio.
| Training Package | Purchasing Guide |
|---|---|
| FDF10: Food Processing Industry Training Package* | Available Here |
| MTM11: Australian Meat Industry Training Package | MTM07 Available Here MTM11 Purchasing Guide is still awaiting endorsement. |
| SFI11: Seafood Industry Training Package | SFI04 Available Here SFI11 Purchasing Guide is still awaiting endorsement. |
*Click here for more information on the Agri-Food Skills Australia website.
FDF10 Training Package Implementation Workshop for RTOs May 2011
An AgriFood Skills Australia event was held in the city, for all government and private providers May 10th, hosted by the VFITB. The following documents were given as handouts at the workshop:
- FDF03 to FDF10 - Review Changes Summary [PDF: 140KB]
- FDF10 Food Processing Training Package - Presentation [PDF: 83KB]
- AgriFood Continuous Improvement Process [PDF: 187KB]
- Continuous Improvement Presentation - FDF10 Workshop PDF: 239KB]
- Developments in food industry training programs since 1996 [PDF: 281KB]
- FDF10 Food Processing Training Package Victorian Purchasing Guide [PDF: 83KB]
FDF Continuous Improvement Projects yet to be completed/accredited include:
- Food Science and Technology Qualifications
- Additional cheese making units
- Review of Food Safety units and Food Safety Auditing Qualifications and units
- Certificate IV in Advanced Baking
- Malting and Brewing units
- Certificate IV Qualification in Flour Milling
See the AgriFood website to see where these projects are up to - on the 'continuous improvement' cycle.
| New units drafted in response to industry support are: | |
|---|---|
| FDFOP2001A | Work effectively in the food processing industry |
| FDFOP2062A | Apply work procedures to maintain integrity of product |
| FDFCON2001A | Examine raw ingredients used in confectionery |
| FDFGR2001A | Operate a liquid, mash or block stockfeed process |
| FDFGR2002A | Understand mill operations and technologies |
| FDFFV2001A | Apply hydro-cooling process to fresh produce |
| FDFFV3001A | Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce |
| FDFFV3002A | Program fresh produce grading equipment |
| FDFGR3001A | Work with micronutrients or additions in stockfeed manufacturing processes |
| FDFGR3002A | Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles |
| FDFOP3001A | Control contaminants and allergens in the workplace |
| FDFPPL3006A | Establish compliance requirements for work area |
| FDFRB3008A | Store, handle and use frozen dough |
| FDFOP3005A | Prepare food products using basic cooking methods |
| FDFOP3006A | Identify cultural, religious and dietary requirements for food products |
| FDFTEC4001A | Determine handling processes for perishable food items |
| FDFTEC4002A | Manage controlled atmosphere storage |
The new FDF10 Food Training Package is now available for delivery by RTOs in Victoria. Industry Training Managers can download the package from the Training.gov.au website.
And also access for free the Purchasing Guide from the TSN website.
Please see some Sample Training Plans, for Poultry and Cheese production, linked here. They have been devised by Leanne McPherson, Turi Foods, and Ian Anderson, Chisholm Institute of TAFE.How the VFITB works with the National Industry Skills Council, AgriFood Skills Australia
AgriFood Skills Australia is responsible for the development of the above training packages. If you have any feedback on any training package under their coverage please visit the AgriFood Skills Australia.
The state ITABs have long working relationships with the national Industry Skills Councils, and prior to their formation, with National Industry Training Boards and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA). The current activities conducted between the VFITB and AgriFood Skills Australia can be summarised as per below:
- Assistance in industry liaison to consider training package reviews, distribution of draft units, reminders of time frames to respond, assistance with Training Package consultants to link to Victorian companies, and assist with the coordination of relevant meetings to bring industry and TP consultants together.
- Assistance to AgriFood Skills Australia when running conferences and seminars in Victoria. Assistance with publicity, with introductions to relevant companies to be involved, ideas for venues, timing, content, etc.
- Liaison with the DEEWR WELL consultant based at AgriFood Skills Australia, to provide them with opportunities to present program material to industry representatives, assist in setting up meetings between WELL staff and industry representatives, and related reinforcement of messages and materials.
- Assistance with the AgriFood Skills Australia annual Environmental Scans, by providing the annual state Skill Needs Report and other relevant material. Promotion of the availability of the ES each year.
- General publicity of all relevant AgriFood Skills Australia's activities, publications, events, project highlights, to the Victorian food processing industry.
- Networking where relevant, key VFITB committee and executive links, and support for the work and goals of AgriFood Skills Australia.
Questions about implementation of the above training packages in Victoria can come through the VFITB.
Click here to view the National Training Information Service website.
Other Training Resources
AI Group has produced a document assisting Employers to manage their apprentices called Guide to managing your apprentice - Metal and Engineering Apprentices whilst the document is predominately aimed at Metal and Engineering Apprentices the resource contains a lot of information for managing apprentices throughout all industries.
The National Quality Council has approved a range of measures that will allow more choice and greater flexibility within Training Packages.
Click here for more information. [PDF: 3.6MB]