ObjectivesCertificate III is the highest level of qualification available in Food Processing (Wine), and reflects the skills and knowledge for a leading hand role in this industry. It follows on from the Certificate II in Food Processing (Wine). You may choose to specialise in any of the following five areas: cellar door sales, cellar operations, bottling and packaging, laboratory and wine grape growing. To complete this qualification, you will need to have access to workplaces in your chosen area of specialisation.
Entry requirementsSuccessful completion of Certificate II in Food Processing (Wine) is a prerequisite, however relevant workplace experience will be taken into consideration as prior learning. Other Entry Requirements You must be currently employed in a workplace within your chosen area of specialisation.
Academic titleCertificate III in Food Processing (Wine)
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
You can select core units from your chosen area of specialisation:
* Cellar door sales
* Cellar operations
* Bottling and packaging
* Laboratory
* Wine grape growing
with additional units from the options list to make up your qualification requirements.
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Duration Options
One year part time workplace-based learning.
Selection Process • Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course you will be eligible for employment as a leading hand in the wine industry.
Further Study Options
This certificate is accepted by a number of tertiary institutions offering degree level wine courses. (Other entrance criteria may apply.)
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSBCMN107A Operate A Personal Computer
BSBCMN213A Produce Simple Word Processed Documents
BSBCMN306A Produce Business Documents
BSZ401A Plan Assessment
BSZ402A Conduct Assessment
BSZ403A Review Assessment
BSZ404A Train Small Groups
FDFBPBCAA Operate the bottle capsuling process
FDFBPBFPB Operate the bottle filling process
FDFBPBSEA Operate the bottle sealing process
FDFBPBSUA Operate the bottle supply process
FDFBPCEPA Operate the carton erection process
FDFBPCPPA Operate the carton packing process
FDFBPECOA Operate the electronic coding process
FDFBPLPB Operate the labelling process
FDFBPMANA Operate manual bottling and packaging processes
FDFBPPALA Operate the palletising process
FDFBPPECB Perform packaging equipment changeover
FDFBPSPFB Operate the softpack filling process
FDFBPSPGA Operate traditional sparkling wine processes
FDFBPTIRA Operate the tirage and transfer process
FDFCDSBDB Perform cellar door banking duties
FDFCDSDBCB Process cellar door debtors and creditors
FDFCDSEVAB Evaluate wines (advanced)
FDFCDSEWB Evaluate wines (standard)
FDFCDSPAB Coordinate promotional activities
FDFCDSSCPB Perform cellar door stock control procedures
FDFCDSSPSA Sell cellar door products and services
FDFCDSSPTB Conduct a specialised product tasting
FDFCDSSTTA Conduct a Standard Product Tasting
FDFCDSWHB Coordinate winery hospitality activities
FDFCDSWSTB Conduct winery and/or site tours
FDFCDSWTB Promote wine tourism information
FDFCELAFB Prepare and make additions and finings
FDFCELCCSB Operate the continuous clarification by separation (flotation) process
FDFCELCONB Operate the concentration process
FDFCELCRPB Operate the crushing process
FDFCELCSB Operate clarification by separation (centrifugation) process
FDFCELCULA Propagate and maintain wine cultures
FDFCELDCDA Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations
FDFCELDEOB Perform de-aromatising, de-alcoholising or de-sulphuring operations
FDFCELFDA Perform first distillation (pot still brandy) operations
FDFCELFERA Perform Fermentation Operations
FDFCELFFPB Operate The Fine Filtration Process
FDFCELGASB Carry out inert gas handling operations
FDFCELHECB Perform heat exchange operations
FDFCELHSB Handle spirits
FDFCELIONB Operate the ion exchange process
FDFCELLSA Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations
FDFCELMDA Perform must draining operations
FDFCELOAKB Perform oak handling activities
FDFCELPLFB Operate the pressure leaf filtration process
FDFCELPPB Operate the pressing process
FDFCELRECA Perform rectification (continuous still) operations
FDFCELRVFB Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process
FDFCELSDA Perform second distillation (pot still brandy) operations
FDFCELTRFB Carry out transfer operations
FDFCELWAXB Prepare and wax tanks
FDFCORBM2A Use basic mathematical concepts
FDFCORFSY1A Follow work procedures to maintain food safety
FDFCORFSY2A Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFCORHS1A Follow work procedures to maintain health and safety
FDFCORHS2A Implement occupational health and safety systems and procedures
FDFCORHS3A Monitor the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures
FDFCORQAS1A Follow work procedures to maintain quality
FDFCORQAS2A Implement quality systems and procedures
FDFCORQFS3A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs
FDFCORWCM1A Communicate workplace information
FDFCORWCM2A Present and apply workplace information
FDFLABALDA Analyse laboratory data
FDFLABBATA Perform Basic Analytical Tests
FDFLABBMTA Perform basic microbiological tests
FDFLABBPTA Perform basic packaging tests and inspections
FDFLABCOMA Use computer technology for laboratory applications
FDFLABLETB Use Basic Laboratory Equipment
FDFLABLSSB Prepare laboratory solutions and stains
FDFLABMAEA Maintain aseptic environment
FDFLABNRTA Perform non-routine or specialised tests
FDFLABPCMA Prepare and pour culture media
FDFLABPQCA Perform packaging quality control procedures
FDFLABPSSB Prepare product or show samples
FDFLABRLDA Record Laboratory Data
FDFLABSLSB Standardise laboratory solutions
FDFLABTSHA Perform routine troubleshooting procedures
FDFOPTCRM2A Conduct routine maintenance
FDFOPTENV2A Implement environmental policies and procedures
FDFOPTENV3A Monitor the implementation of environmental management policies and procedures
FDFOPTHCP3A Participate in a HACCP team
FDFOPTIPP3A Implement the pest prevention program
FDFOPTISP2A Implement sampling procedures
FDFOPTPAP3A Participate in an audit process
FDFOPTPIP3A Participate in improvement processes
FDFOPTRWP3A Report on workplace performance
FDFOPTTG2A Participate in work teams and groups
FDFOPTTG3A Lead work teams and groups
FDFWGGBGVB Bench graft vines
FDFWGGCBAB Apply chemicals and biological agents
FDFWGGCCMA Coordinate canopy management activities
FDFWGGCHAB Coordinate crop harvesting activities
FDFWGGCMBB Carry out basic canopy maintenance
FDFWGGCMSB Operate specialised canopy management equipment
FDFWGGCNAB Coordinate nursery activities
FDFWGGCPOB Carry out potting operations
FDFWGGDURB Dig up rootlings
FDFWGGFGVB Field graft vines
FDFWGGFNAB Perform field nursery activities
FDFWGGHPB Coordinate hand pruning activities
FDFWGGHPVB Hand prune vines
FDFWGGHWTB Carry out hot water treatment
FDFWGGICB Install irrigation components
FDFWGGIPDB Identify and treat nursery plant disorders
FDFWGGIRB Deliver injection requirements
FDFWGGISB Operate the irrigation system
FDFWGGISMB Undertake irrigation systems maintenance activities
FDFWGGMCEB Maintain callusing environment
FDFWGGMHB Operate a mechanical harvester
FDFWGGMHSB Support mechanical harvesting operations
FDFWGGMNPB Monitor and maintain nursery plants
FDFWGGMVTB Install and maintain vine trellis
FDFWGGOCSB Operate nursery cold storage facilities
FDFWGGPDDA Recognise disorders and identify pests and diseases
FDFWGGPGHB Pick grapes by hand
FDFWGGPVCB Process vine cuttings
FDFWGGPVHB Plant vines by hand
FDFWGGPVRB Process vine rootlings
FDFWGGSMPB Implement a soil management program
FDFWGGSNAB Perform shed nursery activities
FDFWGGSSEB Operate spreading and seeding equipment
FDFWGGTCPB Tend containerised nursery plants
FDFWGGTVB Train vines
FDFWGGVCB Take vine cuttings
FDFWGGVDDB Monitor and control vine disorders and damage
FDFWGGVEQB Operate vineyard equipment
FDFWGGVPCB Perform vertebrate pest control activities
FDFWIUINDB Perform effectively in the workplace (induction)
FDFZCSCIP2A Clean equipment in place
FDFZCSCS2A Clean And Sanitise Equipment
FDFZPRSP3A Set up a production/packaging line for operation
FDFZPRSYS3A Operate processes in a production system
MEM15.3AA Use Improvement Processes In Team Activities
MEM18.1AB Use Hand Tools
MEM18.2AA Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations
MEM9.2AA Interpret Technical Drawing
PMLTEST300A Perform Basic Tests
PMLTEST302A Calibrate Test Equipment And Assist With Its Maintenance
PMLTEST400A Perform Insturmental Tests/Procedures
RUAAG2132EMA Fabricate and repair metal and plastic structures
RUAAG3520DYA Service and repair farm machinery and equipment
RUHHRT222A Operate and maintain chainsaws
RUXWGGACSA Apply Chemicals Under Close Supervision
RUXWGGIPEA Implement A Plant Establishment Program
RUXWGGOTA Operate Tractors
SUGPOBB2A Operate a boiler - basic
SUGPWWT2A Operate a waste water treatment system
TDTA1097B Coordinate goods to bond premises
TDTA1197A Package goods
TDTA1297A Pick and process orders
TDTA1397B Receive Goods
TDTA1497B Use product knowledge to complete work operations
TDTA1597B Complete Receival/Despatch Documentation
TDTA1697B Use Inventory Systems To Organise Stock Control
TDTA1797B Apply Product Knowledge To Organise Work Operations
TDTA1897B Organise Despatch Operations
TDTA1997B Organise Receival Operations
TDTA2097A Replenish stock
TDTA2197B Despatch Stock
TDTA2297A Participate in stocktakes
TDTA2497B Organise Warehouse Records Operations
TDTA2698B Monitor Storage Facilities
TDTA997A Complete import/export documentation
TDTB998A Check conveyor operational status
TDTD1097B Operate A Forklift
TDTD1197B Conduct specialised forklift operations
TDTD197B Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods
TDTD2298A Conduct weighbridge operations
TDTD297A Use manual handling equipment
TDTD397C Handle Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Substances
TDTD497A Load and unload goods/cargo
TDTK197B Use Infotechnology Devices And Computer Applications In The Workplace
TDTQ798B Prepare and process financial documents
THHBFB00B Clean And Tidy Bar Areas
THHBFB01B Operate A Bar
THHBFB03B Provide Food And Beverage Service
THHBFB09B Provide Responsible Service Of Alcohol
THHBH01B Provide Housekeeping Services To Guests
THHBH03B Prepare Rooms For Guests
THHCOR02B Work In A Socially Diverse Environment
THHGFA01A Process Financial Transactions
THHGGA01B Communicate On The Telephone
THHGGA02B Perform Office Procedures
THHGHS02B Clean Premises And Equipment
THTSOP06B Receive And Process Reservations
THTTCO01B Develop And Update Tourism Industry Knowledge
WRRCA5B Operate Retail Information Technology Systems
WRRCS2B Apply Point Of Sale Handling Procedures
WRRCS3B Interact With Customers
WRRCS4B Coordinate interaction with customers
WRRF1B Balance Register/Terminal
WRRLP2B Minimise Theft
WRRM1B Merchandise Products
WRRS3B Coordinate sales performance
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.