AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Food Processing relates to operators in a food processing environment who are responsible for overseeing a processing plant and its equipment. These operators work autonomously, exercising judgment to interpret information and apply solutions to both routine and some non-routine problems. Also, they may take on some responsibility for the output of their colleagues.

Job Roles:

Specialized training exists for the following sectors: Bottling and Packaging, Brewing, Confectionery, Dairy Processing (cheese, powder, and/or milk), Distilling, Edible Oils, Milling, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Pet Food, Quality Roles, Sales (Food) or Stock Feed.

Food Processing

Manufacturing often relates to Process Manufacturing or Specialised Processes, and providing competencies required by advanced production workers who utilize a range of equipment and perform support functions directly related to product production. Workers operate in accordance with operating procedures and applying their knowledge to anticipate issues and solve both foreseen and unforeseen problems.

Job Roles:

Training usually structured for application across three specific sectors of Process Manufacturing: Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil Refining, Plastics, Rubber and Cable-Making but also manufactured mineral products.

Manufacturing

Process Plant Operations is used to develop employees performing an advanced operational role within the chemical, hydrocarbons, or refining sectors. These employees are expected to work independently and possess the skills to conduct technical problem solving based on the specific needs of their work.

Job Roles:

Operators can specialize in various areas, including: Fine Chemicals, Heavy Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymer Manufacturing, Hydrocarbon Extraction, Hydrocarbon Transmission, Hydrocarbon Processing/Refining, Minerals Processing/Refining, Metals Smelting/Processing or other related areas.

Process Plant Operations

Engineering encompasses the skills necessary for individuals working as an Engineering Tradesperson-Mechanical in metal, engineering, manufacturing, and related. Typically, training is tailored for apprentices and assumes competency can be achieved through on-the-job/ off-the-job learning, which is part of a formal apprenticeship.

Job Roles:

Frequently, this involves formal skills recognition assessment processes, outlining competencies needed for employment including: Design, Assembly, Manufacturing, Installation, Modification, Testing, Fault Finding, Commissioning, Maintenance and Servicing.

Engineering

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) will cover effective risk management, applying WHS/OHS laws and legislation, contributing to WHS/OHS consultation within the workplace, incident and emergency response, contractor compliance as well as rehabilitation/ return to work programs. This type of training is for those seeking to enter a WHS role or who are already working in a WHS capacity, such as a safety coordinator.

Job Roles:

The relevant jobs are WHS/OHS Officer, Manager, Coordinator and/or Advisor in most sectors including health, education, transport, construction, mining, manufacturing and logistics.

WHS

Audits and accreditations usually involves evidence-based verification of processes in a company, according to the policies and procedures of the Quality Management System (QMS). Usually conducted to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements. Systematic and documented process is performed by a trained, independent auditor. The primary goal of audits are to verify if the QMS adheres to ISO 9001 standards, helping to identify and rectify issues while highlighting potential improvements.

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Under ISO 9001, audits are categorized into four types: Internal Audit, Certification Audit, Surveillance Audit, Re-certification Audit, and Supplier Audit.

Audits & Accreditation (not funded)