The Food Processing Training Package (FDF03) is being reviewed. The review is being conducted as a combination of a review of current endorsed FDF qualifications and the development of new qualifications under the AgriFood Skills Australia Continuous Improvement Strategy.
Information and status of each activity is given below for:
Public consultation on the review of the above qualifications and associated units of competency has concluded. Three rounds of public consultation were conducted. Final versions of the qualifications and units of competency have been sent for quality, equity editing review.
Copies of the qualifications and units of competency sent to the quality, equity and editing auditors can be found HERE. Please note that these are information copies only and comments are not being sought on these drafts. Further information on the drafts can be obtained from the review consultants listed below.
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Richard Jenkins Richard Jenkins and Associates PO Box 212 OATLEY NSW 2223 Tel: 02 9579 4483 Fax: 02 9586 1610 Mob: 0408 022857 email: rja@iprimus.com.au |
Kerrie Clarke
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At the start of the Food Processing Training Package Review it was decided that some related development activities were needed. As well, it was decided that the review of the wine and food safety auditing qualifications needed to be managed as separate projects with their own timetable.
To avoid confusion these projects have all been listed as Continuous Improvement Projects. This means that the current Food Processing Training Package Continuous Improvement projects are:
Further information on the above projects is given below:
The review of the current Food Processing Training Package Wine qualifications is being undertaken as a distinct process from the review of other FDF qualifications.
Two drafts of reviewed qualifications and units of competency have been released for comment. The comment period on the second draft has closed and the comments are currently being analysed for consideration by AgriFood Skills Australia and the Industry Standing Committee.
Copies of either a new validation draft or endorsement draft qualifications will be posted on this website by end May/early June 2010. Further information can be obtained from the consultants (contact details above).
The Food Safety units and the Food Safety Auditing qualifications and related units are being reviewed separately from other qualifications and units in the Food Processing Training Package.
The Food Safety Auditing qualifications are nearing completion. The last round of consultation resulted in a number of suggestions for changes that AgriFood Skills Australia and the consultants are making available for validation. The qualifications and the specialist units, as well as a discussion paper and feedback form can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Further information can be obtained from Richard Jenkins or Michael Williams, whose details are below. Comments on the final draft are required by 6 August 2010.
Final versions of the the Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in Food Science and Technology are currently being prepared. The relevant documents will be available to view here once finalised.
The coverage of cheese making in the Food Training Package has been reviewed and a number of new units of competency have been recommended. Second drafts of these units have now been released along with a discussion paper. These can be accessed HERE. Comments on the second drafts close on 11 June 2010.
Any questions about the above three Continuous Improvement projects can be directed to:
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Richard Jenkins Richard Jenkins and Associates PO Box 212 OATLEY NSW 2223 Tel: 02 9579 4483 Fax: 02 9586 1610 Mob: 0408 022857 email: rja@iprimus.com.au |
Michael Williams 178 Old Coramba Road Dorrigo NSW 2453 Tel: 02 66571728 Mob: 0428 225517 email: m.r.williams@hotmail.com |
The second draft qualification structure and units of competency has been developed for the new Certificate IV in Advanced Baking, available to view here. Comments will be accepted until 26 July 2010 and can be forwarded to:
Kerrie Clarke
Tel: 02 4782 9414
Mob: 0404 847 204
Email: kerrieclarke@tpg.com.au
Richard Jenkins
Tel: 02 9579 4483 Fax: 02 9586 1610
Mob: 0408 022 857
Email: rja@iprimus.com.au
The above two projects have been delayed due to the finalisation of the main review taking longer than expected. With the main review now concluded - apart from the quality, editing and equity reviews and the sending of the formal submission - work on these projects will now be a priority. Further information on both projects can be obtained from Richard Jenkins (contact details above).