FDF31012 - Certificate III in Sugar Milling Industry Operations
Certificate III in Sugar Milling Industry Operations
Job Roles
This qualification covers work undertaken by sugar milling industry workers. Job roles may include for example:
Sugar Processing
Sugar boiler operator
Operator in charge of milling train or power trains
Operator in charge of boiler, milling train and powerhouse
Cane Supply Transport
Loco driver
Traffic officer
Mill Services
Foreman/bridge carpenter
Engine driver in mills
Additional Qualification Advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on:
the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.
Subjects
Complete twenty four (24) units of competency in comprised of:
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units
Select a minimum of five (5) units from Group A
Select a minimum of seven (7) additional units from Group A or Group B
Nine (9) additional units can come from Group A, Group B and or/this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate I, II, III or IV.
A maximum of eight (8) units may be packaged at AQF Level 1.
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the sugar milling industry.
Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
Pathways...
Pathways into the Qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include completion of FDF21011 Certificate II in Sugar Industry Operations or equivalent or direct entry.
Pathways from the Qualification
There are no higher level qualifications in sugar industry or sugar milling operations. However these qualifications will provide some credit within higher level Food Processing qualifications.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, all work must comply with food safety, occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
There are elective Units available in this Qualification linked to the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. Refer to the host Training Package for details about the application of these Units and regulatory frameworks for their use.
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Complete all reporting as required
Receive and relay oral and written messages
Read and apply workplace procedures and instructions
Communicate information about problems with work.
Teamwork
Work as a team member
Identify own role and responsibilities within a team
Share workplace information.
Problem-solving
Recognise and report any workplace hazards
Identify common problems and take required action
Follow workplace food safety procedures.
Initiative and Enterprise
Inspect quality of work on an ongoing basis
Take appropriate corrective action to routine work problems
Select appropriate equipment
Distinguish between urgent and non-urgent tasks.
Planning and Organising
Identify work requirements
Identify work priorities
Plan work activities to meet daily work requirements
Direct items to the correct area for further processing
Identify and use relevant personal protective equipment
Organise work area to maintain housekeeping standards
Organise relevant equipment and tools.
Self-management
Identify personal responsibilities and work requirements
Manage time to meet own work requirements
Plan activity to meet own work requirements
Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
Monitor the quality of own work against quality standards
Follow OHS practices
Identify safety requirements for working in food processing industry
Seek assistance from other team members where appropriate.
Learning
Check work outcomes against workplace standards and identify inconsistencies
Assess own ability to meet job requirements
Listen to feedback and advice of supervisors
Identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required
Attend training or skill development activities
Ask questions to expand own knowledge
self-check numerical information.
Technology
Use work tools, machines and equipment safely and according to workplace procedures
