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Overview
Pathways
Successful completion of the FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing may lead to employment opportunities, including:
- Production Operator
- Packing Line Worker
- Packaging Technician.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Snapshot

What you will gain
Upon successfully completing this nationally recognised qualification, students should be able to:
- Perform day-to-day food processing and work functions
- Identify safe work practices to work safely in a food processing environment
- Implement HACCP principles and procedures
- Communicate effectively in a food processing environment
What you will study
This qualification consists of 17 units of competency, as shown below. Please call J2S Training Solutions for enquiries about customisation and contextualisation.
Core Units
- FBPFSY3003 Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
- FBPFSY3004 Participate in traceability activities
- FBPOPR3019 Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system
- FBPOPR3021 Apply good manufacturing practice requirements in food processing
- FBPWHS3001 Contribute to work health and safety processes
Elective Units
- FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace
- FBPOPR2071 Provide and apply workplace information
- FBPOPR3004 Set up a production or packaging line for operation
- FBPPPL3003 Participate in improvement processes
- FBPPPL3004 Lead work teams and groups
- FBPPPL3006 Report on workplace performance
- FBPPPL3008 Establish compliance requirements for work area
- MSS403085 Ensure process improvements are sustained
Imported elective units
- FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes
- MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSS402042 Apply 5S procedures
- MSS402054 Monitor process capability
How you will study
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
- Short answers
- Projects
- Activities
- Workplace observation
- Observation in a simulated workplace.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Eligibility and requirements
Student Requirements
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Verifiable identification documents
- Completion of the LLND assessment.
- Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
Course fees
Fees
- Online or self-study option at $6,650 per student.
- Other delivery option $9,500 per student.
Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangement. This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.
Additional fees
- Extension/Suspension Fee (administration charges): $50
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
- Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
- RPL and RCC assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: course fees and additional charges may change from time to time, please check with J2S Training Solutions staff for updates.
J2S Training Solutions does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.





