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Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis	70	FABFL	FDFFST5006A
Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan	60	FABFF	FDFFS5001A
Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing	60	FABFM	FDFFST5030A
Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation	50	FABFG	FDFFST5002A
Identify the biochemical properties of food	70	FABFK	FDFFST5005A
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	40	GNBF	MSAENV472B
Maintain OHS processes	60	AAARS	FDFOHS4002A
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry	65	FABET	FDFFST4004A
Specify and monitor the nutritional value of processed food	75	FABFH	FDFFST5004A
Supervise and maintain a food safety plan	50	FABER	FDFFS4001A

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Analyse and present research information	40	FWAM	BSBRES401A
APPLY ELECTROPHORETIC TECHNIQUES	100	MSSR	MSL975008A
Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits	40	AAAZC	FDFAU4002A
Conduct food safety audits	80	AAATF	FDFAU4003A
Conduct sensory analysis	40	MSSN	MSL975005A
Design and manage a product recall	40	EYHN	SFIPROC504C
Develop a new food product	100	FABFN	FDFFST5008A
Identify & implement product safety and quality for processing of fruit, vegetables & other produce	40	FABFW	FDFFST4050A
Identify and implement product safety and quality processes for fish and seafood products	40	FABFX	FDFFST4051A
Identify and implement product safety for manufacturing of cereal products	40	FABGA	FDFFST4054A
Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards	80	AAATG	FDFAU4004A
Implement and review manufacturing, packaging and testing of beverage products	40	FABFZ	FDFFST4053A
Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils	30	FABFY	FDFFST4052A
Implement and review the processing of aerated confectioneries	30	FABFP	FDFFST4031A
Implement and review the processing of confectionery products	30	FABFT	FDFFST4036A
Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery	30	FABFS	FDFFST4035A
Implement and review the production of gums and jellies	30	FABFR	FDFFST4032A
Manage and evaluate new product trials	60	AAAXK	FDFTEC5001A
Perform food analyses	60	MSTC	MSL975022A
Perform food tests	100	MSSB	MSL974004A
Perform microscopic examination	40	MSRW	MSL973007A

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Food Science and Technology (FDF50311)
During the course you will research and develop your own new food product, participate in industry tours, produce a range of value-added food products including cheese, ice cream, confectionery, olive oils, jams and sauces, experiment with the production of a range of beverages including beer, coffee and soft drinks and you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly qualified industry professionals in world class facilities.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full Qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.