Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 3 in Food Processing and Packaging (Technician)

Date:

2019-05-24

NVQF Level:

3

Version:

1

Total Credits:

76

Purpose of the Qualification:

In this training program trainee will learn and acquire specialized knowledge and particle skills required to function as a Food Processing and Packaging Technician in food industry. Technician will be responsible to follow the process and procedures involved in the food processing, preservation, control food hazards, ensure safety and hygiene as well as safe food packaging of finished products as per industry SOPs. Food processing Technicians are involved to maintain personal safety, maintenance of equipment and also ensure quality work

Details of the Qualification:

Code	Comptency Standards	Level	Credits
072100983	Perform Packaging as per Manufacturing Order	3	12
072100984	Ensure Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) & Food Safety Management Systems	3	4
072100985	Perform Food processing	3	60

Credit Range:

Compulsory	Elective
76	0

Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites:

There are no equivalences and cross credits.Entry for assessment for this qualification is open. However, entry into formal training institute for this qualification is person having National Vocational Certificate level 2, in “ Food Processing and Packaging” or Middle with Hands on Experience

Requirements for accumulation of credits:

NA

Requirement for the award of the Qualification:

NA

Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc:

NA

Standard Setting Body:

Remarks:

Prepare and train students through skill training and enable them to earn their living either through employment in industry or to be self-employed.

ISCED Classfication:

0721