Food and beverage processing courses at TAFE
22 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Baking (FBP10221)
Leads to: Baker, Baking Factory Worker, Cook, Kitchenhand (General), Pastrycook, Pastrycook's Assistant
Certificate I in Food Processing (FBP10121)
Leads to: Baking Factory Worker, Chocolate Packer, Cook, Dairy Products Factory Worker, Fast Food Cook, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker, Grain Mill Worker, Kitchenhand (General), Meat Process Worker, Product Grader, Seafood Process Worker, Sugar Mill Worker
Certificate II
Certificate II in Baking (FBP20221)
Leads to: Baking Factory Worker, Baker, Pastrycook, Pastrycook's Assistant
Certificate II in Food Processing (FBP20122)
Leads to: Baking Factory Worker, Brewery Worker, Coffee Roaster, Confectionery Maker, Dairy Products Factory Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker, Grain Mill Worker, Product Grader, Sugar Mill Worker
Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (FBP20418)
Leads to: Chemical Production Machine Operator
Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations (FBP20521)
Leads to: Fruit Picker, Vineyard Worker, Sommelier, Fruit Grower, Vineyard Supervisor, Wine Grape Grower, Winemaker, Winery Cellar Hand
Certificate III
Certificate III in Baking (FBP30521)
Leads to: Baker, Pastrycook, Baking Factory Worker, Pastrycook's Assistant
Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30421)
Leads to: Baker, Baking Factory Worker, Pastrycook
Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (FBP30321)
Leads to: Pastrycook, Baking Factory Worker, Confectionery Maker
Certificate III in Food Processing (FBP30121)
Leads to: Brewery Worker, Chocolate Packer, Coffee Roaster, Confectionery Maker, Dairy Products Factory Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker, Grain Mill Worker, Sugar Mill Worker, Kitchenhand (General)
Certificate III in High Volume Baking (FBP31121)
Leads to: Baker, Baking Factory Worker, Pastrycook's Assistant
Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (FBP30822)
Leads to: Chemical Production Machine Operator
Certificate III in Rice Processing (FBP30721)
Leads to: Grain Mill Worker, Sugar Mill Worker
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations (FBP30921)
Leads to: Fruit Grower, Vineyard Worker, Winery Cellar Hand, Chemical Technician, Sommelier, Vineyard Supervisor, Wine Grape Grower, Winemaker, Bar Attendant
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (FBP40621)
Leads to: Brewery Worker
Certificate IV in Baking (FBP40221)
Leads to: Baker, Baking Factory Worker, Confectionery Maker, Pastrycook, Pastrycook's Assistant
Certificate IV in Food Processing (FBP40321)
Leads to: Chemical Technician, Food Technologist, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer, Dairy Products Factory Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology (FBP40421)
Leads to: Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician, Biotechnologist, Chemical Technician, Food Technologist, Life Science Technician, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer, Dairy Products Factory Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker
Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (FBP40522)
Leads to: Chemical Production Machine Operator
Diploma
Diploma of Artisan Cheesemaking (FBP50321)
Leads to: Dairy Products Factory Worker, Product Grader
Diploma of Food Safety Auditing (FBP50221)
Leads to: Biosecurity Officer, Environmental Health Officer, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer, Safety Inspector, Work Health and Safety Adviser, Meat Inspector
Diploma of Food Science and Technology (FBP50121)
Leads to: Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician, Biotechnologist, Food Technologist, Life Science Technician, Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer, Grain Mill Worker
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.