National Food Institute
Certificate II in Food Processing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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Traineeship
This course is designed for operators currently working in food manufacturing roles within the food Industry. Training is delivered through a blended approach, combining online learning via a web-enabled student portal, live remote sessions with trainers, and onsite face-to-face instruction.
Certificate II in Food Processing focuses on food processing, covering essential tasks such as production or packaging line operations, quality control, worker safety, GMP, reporting and food safety.
You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a list of available elective units that match your daily responsibilities.
Delivery mode
National Food Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are no set prerequisites for this course.
In Tasmania, existing workers can qualify for traineeship.
In NSW, students must have been recently employed—less than 3 months full-time or less than 12 months permanent part-time—to qualify for a traineeship.
Additionally, students must sign up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support service through their employer to be eligible for funding.
Students are to undertake a pre-training review and study skills assessment to determine language, literacy and numeracy levels to allow us to support each student adequately.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- TAS Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the TAS Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Food Processing will prepare you for the following roles.
Food Process Worker
A Food Process Worker is part of the overall manufacturing team at a food or drink making facility. You might prepare ingredients to make food or d...
Factory Worker
A Factory Worker carries out a range of duties in a factory or manufacturing facility. You might be involved in assembling items, mixing products o...
Warehouse Assistant
A Warehouse Assistant carries out a range of duties in a warehouse or storage facility. You might receive stock as it arrives and distribute it to...
Maintenance Assistant
A Maintenance Assistant plays a key supporting role in ensuring the upkeep and smooth operation of buildings, facilities, or equipment. Working under...About National Food Institute
National Food Institute is a Registered Training Organisation providing quality workplace training and assessment in Food Processing, Warehousing, Transport & Logistics, Drivers Operations, Hospitality, Business and Horticulture.
We provide workplace-based training by working closely with employers and the wider industry to ensure our students receive the best learning outcomes that are only possible when students are exposed to real work environments under the close guidance and supervision of their employers.
