National Food Institute
Certificate III 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 III in Food Processing is perfect for advancing your career in the food industry. This qualification helps you learn how to manage a processing plant and its equipment, handle everyday tasks, and solve people & technical problems. It also prepares you for leadership roles within the production environment.
Get the skills you need to excel and lead with confidence in the food processing industry!
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
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Food Processing will prepare you for the following roles.
Food Production Worker
A Food Production Worker performs a range of tasks during the production of food or drink products. You might be involved in preparing and mixing i...
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...
Production Worker
A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, a...
Food Production Supervisor
A Food Production Supervisor manages a team of workers at a food processing facility. You might supervise the overall production of food and drink...
Production Operator
A Production Operator uses a range of plant and equipment in the mining industry. You might work in a metalliferous processing facility or in coal...
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.
