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    Food Processing courses

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    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 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 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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    • Certificate IIIFood Processing

      FBP30121-01

      Launch a career in one of Australia’s largest and most important industries. Alongside in-demand foundational skills for food production, you’ll unlock the secrets to artisan processes and specialise in areas such as beer-brewing and flour-milling.

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    • Certificate IVArtisan Fermented Products

      FBP40621-01

      This course provides deeper technical expertise in brewing operations. Learn the business and planning skills required for roles such as senior brewer, team lead, production manager, head brewer, or owner of your own brewery.

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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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