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Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical FBP

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover food processing and packaging, baking including pastry, production and artisan baking, rice processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, wine industry operations, food safety, fermented products and cheese making.

Associated industries

Australian Meat Processing and Seafood are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the FBP (release 8.0) Training Package.

The Food Processing FBP (release 8.0) Training Package contains 22 qualifications and 41 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

FBP20121 - Certificate II in Food Processing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for those who work in operational roles, under supervision, in a food processing environment. At this level, workers have the technical skills to use a limited range of machinery and/or equipment to process food and carry out routine tasks guided by established procedures.

Food and Beverage Packaging Worker

Food Production Sales Assistant

Food and Beverage Production Worker

FBP20122 - Certificate II in Food Processing

Food Factory Hand

Production Line Assistant

Fresh Produce Assistant

FBP20221 - Certificate II in Baking

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a baker’s assistant working in a commercial baking environment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Bakery Production Assistant

FBP20418 - Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for support roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Roles covered include equipment and facility cleaners, production machinery operators and packing line workers that work under routine supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.

Pharmaceutical Production Operator

FBP20521 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for entry level workers in the wine industry. These workers carry out routine work under supervision, in a range of sectors, including: process tasks in bottling and packaging, cellar operations and laboratory testing, customer service tasks in cellar door, tasks related to viticulture, harvesting and post-harvesting.

Wine Bottling Line Assistant

Cellar Door Assistant Host

Cellar Hand

Vintage Laboratory Assistant

Vineyard Operator

FBP30121 - Certificate III in Food Processing

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as operators in a food processing environment who have responsibility for overseeing all or part of a processing plant and related equipment. They are required to work autonomously, use judgement, interpret information, and apply solutions to routine and some non-routine problems. They may also take some responsibility for the output of others.

Brewery Operator

Packaging Operator

Chocolate Production Operator

Cheese Production Operator

Distillery Production Operator

Olive Oil Production Operator

Grain Mill Operator

Juice Production Team Leader

Pet Food Production Team Leader

Quality Assurance Technician

Sales Assistant

Stockfeed Mill Operator

FBP30217 - Certificate III in Plant Baking

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for workers in a production bakery, where large scale production and packaging of bread and other baked products is undertaken.

Bakery Packaging Operator

Bakery Production Operator

FBP30321 - Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a pastry cook who bakes cake, pastry and biscuit products working in a commercial baking environment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Pastry Chef

FBP30421 - Certificate III in Bread Baking

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a bread baker who bakes bread products working in a commercial baking environment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Bread Baker

FBP30521 - Certificate III in Baking

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a baker who bakes bread, cake, pastry and biscuit products working in a commercial baking environment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Baker

FBP30822 - Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for production and packaging roles carried out under broad supervision within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

Lead Production Operator

FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for operational workers in the wine industry. These workers carry out skilled tasks under broad direction in a range of sectors, including: procedural and technical tasks in bottling and packaging, cellar operations and laboratory testing, customer service tasks in cellar door, tasks related to wine grape growing, harvesting and post-harvesting.

Bottling and Packaging Team Leader

Cellar Door Host

Assistant Winemaker

Wine Laboratory Technician

Vineyard Team Leader

FBP31121 - Certificate III in High Volume Baking

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for workers in a production bakery, where high volume production of bread, pastry products, biscuits and/or cakes is undertaken. The qualification is designed for production related roles that require application of specific high volume baking skills and knowledge across a range of processes and including some technical and problem solving ability.

Production Pastry Operator

Production Baking Operator

FBP40321 - Certificate IV in Food Processing

This qualification reflects the role of workers who work in supervisory or middle management roles within food processing environments. Workers contribute specialist technical skills and knowledge to solve food production problems and supervise the work of others. Emphasis is on monitoring the implementation and quality control of food processing systems and procedures for optimal performance.

Production Line Manager

FBP40421 - Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology

This qualification targets those working in technical and supervisory roles covering product development, food safety and quality, food production and distribution, environmental functions, and the maintenance and monitoring of food processing systems. The job roles require specialist technical skills and knowledge in food science and technology to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and workers have responsibility for their own functions and outputs, along with limited responsibility for the output of others.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Assistant Food Safety Auditor

FBP40522 - Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge for team leaders, supervisors and specialist technical roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The qualification includes technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, processes and team members.

Production Supervisor

FBP40621 - Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products

This qualification reflects the role of those using artisanal methods to produce fermented food and/or beverage products, such as beer, spirits, miso, table olives and fermented meat products. In this role, makers analyse materials and products, exercising judgement to guide the fermentation process and the work of others.

Head Brewer

Lead Distiller

Fermented Product Developer

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
FBP20121 - Certificate II in Food Processing
Annual Commencements	5	100	80	15	0	10	0	0
FBP20221 - Certificate II in Baking
Annual Commencements	15	90	0	0	0	0	0	0
FBP20521 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	0
FBP30121 - Certificate III in Food Processing
Annual Commencements	80	90	80	75	110	20	0	0
FBP30321 - Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Annual Commencements	45	45	55	15	10	0	0	0
FBP30421 - Certificate III in Bread Baking
Annual Commencements	85	215	115	60	25	5	0	0
FBP30521 - Certificate III in Baking
Annual Commencements	75	80	85	20	40	30	0	5
FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
Annual Commencements	5	10	0	0	40	0	0	0
FBP40321 - Certificate IV in Food Processing
Annual Commencements	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
FBP40522 - Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Annual Commencements	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 18/10/2023, rounded estimates for April 2022 to March 2023. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
FBP20121 - Certificate II in Food Processing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							12 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T
FBP20122 - Certificate II in Food Processing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	18 mths	12 mths	12 mths	18 mths	18 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T	T	*
FBP20221 - Certificate II in Baking
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	18 mths	18 mths			18 mths		18 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T			*		T
FBP20418 - Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
FBP20521 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths			12 mths	24 mths	18 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	T	*	T
FBP30121 - Certificate III in Food Processing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths	36 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	36 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T	T	*	T
FBP30217 - Certificate III in Plant Baking
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						36 mths
Part Time
Classification						*
FBP30321 - Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	48 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
FBP30421 - Certificate III in Bread Baking
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	48 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
FBP30521 - Certificate III in Baking
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	42 mths	36 mths	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
FBP30822 - Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths			24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T		*
FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths	36 mths		36 mths	42 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T		T	T	*	T
FBP31121 - Certificate III in High Volume Baking
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths		36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	T	A		T	*
FBP40321 - Certificate IV in Food Processing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	24 mths	24 mths			24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T		*	T
FBP40421 - Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*
FBP40522 - Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
FBP40621 - Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							36 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	A

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
FBP20122 - Certificate II in Food Processing
Availability
FBP20221 - Certificate II in Baking
Availability
FBP20418 - Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Availability
FBP20521 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations
Availability
FBP30121 - Certificate III in Food Processing
Availability
FBP30321 - Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Availability
FBP30421 - Certificate III in Bread Baking
Availability
FBP30521 - Certificate III in Baking
Availability
FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations
Availability
FBP31121 - Certificate III in High Volume Baking
Availability
FBP40321 - Certificate IV in Food Processing
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical FBP

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Associated industries

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

FBP20121 - Certificate II in Food Processing

FBP20122 - Certificate II in Food Processing

FBP20221 - Certificate II in Baking

FBP20418 - Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

FBP20521 - Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations

FBP30121 - Certificate III in Food Processing

FBP30217 - Certificate III in Plant Baking

FBP30321 - Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

FBP30421 - Certificate III in Bread Baking

FBP30521 - Certificate III in Baking

FBP30822 - Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

FBP30921 - Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations

FBP31121 - Certificate III in High Volume Baking

FBP40321 - Certificate IV in Food Processing

FBP40421 - Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology

FBP40522 - Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

FBP40621 - Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products

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