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FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing

FBP30121 is the nationally recognised Certificate III behind food and drink factory workers nec work. It has been the current version on the national register since 2021, when it replaced FBP30617 and FBP30117. About 106 food and drink factory workers nec jobs were advertised in June 2026, down 4.5% on a year earlier.

Often searched as Cert 3 in Food Processing · Register data synced 18 Sept 2026 from training.gov.au
Online job ads · June 2026
106last month
Food and drink factory workers nec roles advertised across Australia
Holding close to last year's level
Long-term outlook
Weak
Zero structural signals up; enrolments falling
Register status
Current
Replaced FBP30617, FBP30117 in 2021
Enrolments
Falling fast
Down 30.3% in a year
Funding status
Verification pending
Checked against official state program lists
The short answer

The independent signals behind the Certificate III in Food Processing are weak right now. Enrolments are falling. Weigh both sides.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Is the work there?

Job ads for food and drink factory workers necs are holding steady. About 106 food and drink factory workers nec jobs were advertised online in June 2026, down 4.5% on a year earlier. Over the last 12 months there were about 1,500 job ads, while 1,310 people were training in the qualification nationally (2025). Ads show the market. Enrolments show the pipeline. Neither is a job promise.

Jobs and Skills Australia, Internet Vacancy Index · latest month June 2026 · ANZSCO 8311
106
Combined monthly online job ads across Food And Drink Factory Workers Nec, to June 2026

Ten year outlook

Food and drink factory workers nec jobs are projected to stay about flat. Jobs and Skills Australia projections put these occupations at 28,135 workers in May 2025, 27,905 by May 2030 (down 0.8%) and 28,910 by May 2035 (up 2.8%).

28,135
workers, May 2025
27,905
workers, May 2030
28,910
workers, May 2035
Jobs and Skills Australia employment projections · May 2025 to May 2035
Occupation mapping by Get Course, shown with ANZSCO codes so it can be checked.
NCVER Student Outcomes

How graduates do

Certificate III in Food Processing graduates find work less often than is typical at Certificate III level. In the 2025 NCVER Student Outcomes survey, 77.1% were employed or in further study after training. The typical Certificate III result is 88%, across 105 qualifications. Median income after training was $54,000, against $54,000 typical. 87.8% were satisfied with the training, against 90.6% typical. Income here is the survey median about six months after training. It includes part-time work, so it is not the full-time award rate.

77.1%
employed or in further study after training (2025)
typical 88% across 105 Certificate IIIs
$54,000
median income after training (2025)
typical $54,000 across 85 Certificate IIIs
87.8%
satisfied with the training (2025)
typical 90.6% across 105 Certificate IIIs
Level benchmarks are medians computed by Get Course across all Certificate IIIs in the same collection, not official NCVER benchmarks.
NCVER Student Outcomes · 2025 survey
NCVER Total VET Activity

Who is training

Enrolments in the Certificate III in Food Processing are dropping fast. Across Australia, 1,880 people enrolled in 2024. In 2025 it was 1,310, down 30.3% in a year. National data for FBP30121 starts in 2021.

NCVER Total VET Activity · 2025 collection
training.gov.au · Australian Qualifications Framework

What does studying it involve?

The register and the national framework set some of this. Providers set the rest.

How long it takes
A Certificate III is typically 1 to 2 years of full-time study under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Providers set the exact length and pace.
Delivery
Providers set the delivery mode.
Credit for experience
Recognition of prior learning applies to FBP30121 like any qualification on the national register: an approved provider assesses your evidence against each unit.
training.gov.au national register; Australian Qualifications Framework.
State subsidised training lists

What does it cost, and who funds it?

State funding for FBP30121 is being verified against official program lists.

Eligibility and student contributions vary by program and provider. The official state listing is the source of truth. In a subsidised place the government pays most of the tuition and you pay a co-contribution set by the program and provider.

Official state subsidised training program lists, verified per state. Full-fee prices will appear here as partner courses are listed.
training.gov.au · unit packaging

What is in the qualification

The register lists 5 core units for the Certificate III in Food Processing, plus 178 elective options. One unit has prerequisites, marked below.

  • FBPFSY3003Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
  • FBPFSY3004Participate in traceability activities
  • FBPOPR3019Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system
  • FBPOPR3021Apply good manufacturing practice requirements in food processing
  • FBPWHS3001Contribute to work health and safety processes
View the 178 elective options
  • AHCBIO303Apply biosecurity measures
  • AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
  • AHCWRK310Provide on-job training support
  • BSBESB301Investigate business opportunities
  • BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  • BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  • BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  • FBPBEV3001Operate and monitor a wort production process
  • FBPBEV3002Prepare and monitor beer yeast propagation processes
  • FBPBEV3003Operate and monitor a brewery fermentation process
  • FBPBEV3004Operate and monitor a beer filtration process
  • FBPBEV3005Operate and monitor juice processing
  • FBPBEV3006Control and monitor fruit and/or vegetable washing and milling
  • FBPBEV3007Operate and monitor a beer maturation process
  • FBPBEV3008Manufacture roast and ground coffee
  • FBPBPG2001Operate the bottle supply process
  • FBPBPG2002Operate the carton erection process
  • FBPBPG2003Operate the carton packing process
  • FBPBPG2005Operate the electronic coding process
  • FBPBPG2009Operate a beverage packaging process
  • FBPBPG2010Operate a case packing process
  • FBPBPG2011Operate a fill and seal process
  • FBPBPG2012Operate a packaging process
  • FBPBPG3001Operate the bottle filling process
  • FBPBPG3002Operate the labelling process
  • FBPBPG3003Operate the softpack filling process
  • FBPBPG3004Operate the bottle sealing process
  • FBPBPG3007Perform packaging equipment changeover
  • FBPBPG3010Operate and monitor a carbonated beverage filling process
  • FBPBPG3011Operate and monitor a high speed wrapping process
  • FBPBPG3012Operate and monitor a form, fill and seal process
  • FBPBPG4001Manage bottling and packaging processes
  • FBPBPG4002Manage filling and packaging of fermented beverages
  • FBPCEL3004Operate an earth filtration process
  • FBPCEL3013Perform rectification (continuous still) operations
  • FBPCEL3017Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations
  • FBPCEL3018Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations
  • FBPCHE3003Conduct cheese making operations
  • FBPCHE3004Carry out processing for a range of artisan cheeses
  • FBPCHE3005Operate and monitor a cheese pressing and moulding process
  • FBPCON2010Operate an enrobing process
  • FBPCON2011Operate a chocolate tempering process
  • FBPCON3001Operate a complex chocolate depositing process
  • FBPCON3002Operate and monitor a boiled confectionery process
  • FBPCON3003Operate and monitor a chocolate conching process
  • FBPCON3004Operate and monitor a confectionery depositing process
  • FBPCON3005Operate and monitor a granulation and compression process
  • FBPCON3006Operate and monitor a panning process
  • FBPCON3007Operate and monitor a chocolate refining process
  • FBPCON3008Operate and monitor a starch moulding process
  • FBPDPR3001Operate and monitor a curd production and cutting process
  • FBPDPR3002Operate and monitor a fermentation process
  • FBPDPR3003Control batch processing for powdered milk products
  • FBPDPR3004Operate and monitor a butter churning process
  • FBPDPR3005Operate and monitor a butter oil process
  • FBPFAV3003Conduct chemical wash for fresh produce
  • FBPFAV3004Program fresh produce grading equipment
  • FBPFST4002Carry out sampling and testing of milk at receival
  • FBPFST4003Apply digital technology in food processing
  • FBPFSY3002Participate in a HACCP team
  • FBPFSY3005Control contaminants and allergens in food processing
  • FBPFSY4003Perform an allergen risk review
  • FBPFSY4004Provide accurate food allergen information to consumers (has prerequisites)
  • FBPFSY4005Conduct a traceability exercise
  • FBPGPS3001Operate and monitor a creamed honey manufacture process
  • FBPGRA3017Operate and monitor a liquid, mash or block stock feed process
  • FBPGRA3018Operate and monitor a pelleting process
  • FBPGRA3019Prepare malted grain
  • FBPGRA3020Blend and dispatch malt
  • FBPGRA3021Control batch processing for micronutrients or additives in stock feed
  • FBPGRA3022Confirm feed product meets animal nutrition requirements
  • FBPGRA3023Operate and monitor grain conditioning
  • FBPGRA3024Operate and monitor grain cleaning
  • FBPGRA3025Receive and handle grain in a storage area
  • FBPGRA3026Operate and monitor sifting and grading
  • FBPGRA3027Monitor a purification system
  • FBPGRA3028Monitor scratch and sizing
  • FBPGRA3029Monitor a break roll
  • FBPGRA3030Operate and monitor a reduction system
  • FBPHVB3001Operate and monitor a cooling and wrapping process
  • FBPHVB3002Operate and monitor a laminated pastry production process
  • FBPHVB3003Operate and monitor a pastry forming and filling process
  • FBPHVB3004Manufacture wafer products
  • FBPHVB3005Operate and monitor a doughnut making process
  • FBPOIL3001Operate a degumming and neutralisation process
  • FBPOIL3002Operate and monitor a bleaching process
  • FBPOIL3003Operate and monitor a deodorising process
  • FBPOIL3004Operate and monitor a flake preparation process
  • FBPOIL3005Operate and monitor a complecting process
  • FBPOIL3006Operate and monitor a soap splitting process
  • FBPOIL3007Operate and monitor an interesterification process
  • FBPOIL3008Operate and monitor a hydrogenation process
  • FBPOIL3009Clean and mill olives
  • FBPOIL3010Operate and monitor a malaxer
  • FBPOIL3011Operate and monitor an olive oil separation process
  • FBPOIL3012Operate and monitor storage of virgin olive oil
  • FBPOPR2068Operate a process control interface
  • FBPOPR2069Use numerical applications in the workplace
  • FBPOPR2070Apply quality systems and procedures
  • FBPOPR2071Provide and apply workplace information
  • FBPOPR2074Carry out manual handling tasks
  • FBPOPR2077Operate a bulk dry goods transfer process
  • FBPOPR2078Work in a freezer storage area
  • FBPOPR2079Work with temperature controlled stock
  • FBPOPR2080Operate a blending, sieving and bagging process
  • FBPOPR2081Measure non-bulk ingredients
  • FBPOPR2082Operate a mixing or blending process
  • FBPOPR2085Operate a grinding process
  • FBPOPR2088Operate pumping equipment
  • FBPOPR2089Operate a production process
  • FBPOPR2091Operate a holding and storage process
  • FBPOPR2093Operate an automated cutting process
  • FBPOPR2094Clean equipment in place
  • FBPOPR2095Clean and sanitise equipment
  • FBPOPR2097Operate a depositing process
  • FBPOPR3004Set up a production or packaging line for operation
  • FBPOPR3007Operate a bulk liquid transfer process
  • FBPOPR3008Load and unload tankers
  • FBPOPR3009Participate in sensory analyses
  • FBPOPR3010Operate and monitor a filtration process
  • FBPOPR3011Operate and monitor a heat treatment process
  • FBPOPR3012Operate and monitor a drying process
  • FBPOPR3013Operate and monitor an homogenising process
  • FBPOPR3014Operate and monitor a retort process
  • FBPOPR3015Pre-process raw materials
  • FBPOPR3016Operate and monitor a separation process
  • FBPOPR3017Prepare food products using basic cooking methods
  • FBPOPR3018Identify dietary, cultural and religious considerations for food production
  • FBPOPR3020Plan, conduct and monitor equipment maintenance
  • FBPOPR3022Receive and store raw materials for food processing
  • FBPOPR3023Operate and monitor an evaporation process
  • FBPOPR3024Operate and monitor an extrusion process
  • FBPOPR4001Apply principles of statistical process control
  • FBPPPL2001Participate in work teams and groups
  • FBPPPL2002Work in a socially diverse environment
  • FBPPPL3003Participate in improvement processes
  • FBPPPL3004Lead work teams and groups
  • FBPPPL3005Participate in an audit process
  • FBPPPL3006Report on workplace performance
  • FBPPPL3007Support and mentor individuals and groups
  • FBPPPL3008Establish compliance requirements for work area
  • FBPSUG2024Perform standard tests on cane samples
  • FBPSUG3007Perform factory control tests
  • FBPTEC3001Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems
  • FBPTEC3002Implement the pest prevention program
  • FBPTEC3003Filter fermented beverages
  • FBPTEC3004Prepare, fill and store barrels for aging spirits
  • FBPTEC4008Participate in product recalls
  • FSKDIG003Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
  • FSKLRG009Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
  • FSKNUM015Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work
  • FSKNUM019Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work
  • FSKOCM004Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
  • FSKRDG008Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts
  • FSKRDG009Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures
  • FSKWTG008Complete routine workplace formatted texts
  • HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
  • MSL933006Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
  • MSL934004Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
  • MSL973013Perform basic tests
  • MSL973016Perform aseptic techniques
  • MSL974017Prepare, standardise and use solutions
  • MSL974019Perform chemical tests and procedures
  • MSMSUP310Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
  • MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
  • MSS402051Apply quality standards
  • MSS402080Undertake root cause analysis
  • MSS403010Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
  • MSS403021Facilitate a Just in Time system
  • MSS403040Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
  • MSS403085Ensure process improvements are sustained
  • SIRRMER005Implement visual merchandising concepts
  • SIRWSLS002Analyse and achieve sales targets
  • SIRXCEG006Provide online customer service
  • SIRXSLS003Achieve sales results
  • TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction
  • TLIA0015Organise receival and despatch operations
  • TLIX0013XMaintain stock control and receivals
training.gov.au national register, FBP30121 release 1
Same training package

What skill sets come from the FBP training package?

Bread baking for pastry cooks skill set
FBPSS00002 · skill set guide
Food Safety Auditor Skill Set
FBPSS00004 · skill set guide
Pasteuriser and Homogeniser Operator Skill Set
FBPSS00006 · skill set guide
Cake and pastry baking for bread bakers skill set
FBPSS00003 · skill set guide
Where to study

Where can I study FBP30121?

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How we calculate these figures

Get Course maps FBP30121 to its occupations using the register’s own outcome wording, shown with ANZSCO codes (here, 8311) so the mapping can be checked. Job advertisement counts come from the Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index and count online ads, not vacancies filled. Enrolment counts come from NCVER Total VET Activity and count people in training, not completions. Outcome benchmarks marked “typical” are medians computed by Get Course across all Certificate IIIs in the same NCVER collection; they are derived figures, not official NCVER benchmarks. Funding rows appear only after verification against the official state program list. Source vintages: NCVER Total VET Activity 2025 collection; register training.gov.au, synced 15 September 2026; NCVER Student Outcomes survey 2025 survey; Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index latest month June 2026; employment projections May 2025 to May 2035 release; register synced 18 Sept 2026. Page last updated 19 Sept 2026.

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