Food and Hospitality

    7 courses

    Food Processing courses

    Fine-tune your food preparation skills and learn about butcher operations with one of TAFE NSW's food processing courses. Our food processing courses ...

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    • TAFE StatementHam and Bacon Production

      800-000266

      Develop the skills and knowledge to produce award-winning ham and bacon products. Learn how to choose a quality carcass, break down a pig for various products, and different ways to cook, cure and smoke pork, chicken and salmon.

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    • TAFE StatementSalami Production

      800-000267

      Rediscover the lost art of making salami as you prepare samples from Hungary, France and Italy. Learn the technique and the science behind the perfect salami and practice your skills using world-class equipment.

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    • TAFE StatementBeef Master Class

      800-000461

      Learn an age-old craft and a well-respected trade. Master the art of selecting, boning and cutting quality beef cuts from a rump and loin. Refine your butchery and knife skills and learn the techniques and fundamentals to be a great butcher.

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    • TAFE StatementSausage Production

      800-000268

      Step into a simulated butcher shop and produce a range of delicious sausages from around the world. Use world-class equipment, learn to select quality meats and artisan tying techniques to craft the perfect sausage.

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    • TAFE StatementPork Master Class

      800-000518

      Take a master class in the most consumed meat worldwide. Expand or establish your butchering skills repertoire as you learn from industry leaders. Share your passion with like-minded individuals as you discuss tips, tricks and recipes.

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    • TAFE StatementLamb Master Class

      800-000462

      This master class is the only one of its kind in NSW and caters to butchers, farmers and lamb enthusiasts. Gain specialist knife and butchering techniques to savour the delicacy of lamb products such as lamb cutlets and lamb racks.

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    • Certificate IIIFood Processing (Brewing)

      FBP30121-02

      Dive into the science of what makes a perfect beer, hone your craft and capitalise on industry growth. Operate brewing equipment, hear from industry experts and gain skills that will enable you to follow your passion and make your own artisanal beer.

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    Food processing course information

    It’s easy to balance work and study with one of TAFE NSW food processing courses.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between full-time or part-time for certifica...
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    Who is a food processing course good for?

    A food processing course is ideal for those who can easily handle and be around raw pork, beef and other meat products. You have an inquisitive and collaborative nature, and a special interest in butchering, pr...

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    Food processing career paths

    You can use what's on offer in food processing courses as a stepping stone to other related TAFE NSW courses in the meat processing course area. Here are some of the in-demand jobs available in the general fiel...

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    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    How do I enrol?

    At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

    If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

    1. Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
    2. Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
    3. Select a course location to progress your enrolment
    4. Follow the prompts to complete
    5. You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

    If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

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