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Course Overview

Build hands‑on skills for safe, efficient work in food and beverage production. In FBP20122 you’ll learn food safety and hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), basic production operations, quality checks, packing and labelling, workplace communication, and WHS. Practice setting up equipment, following recipes/production specs, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas.

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Who it's for:
  • Year 10–12 students interested in bakery, dairy, meat, beverage, confectionery, or general food manufacturing
  • School‑based trainees or entry‑level workers wanting factory/production skills
  • Anyone who enjoys practical, fast‑paced, safety‑focused work
Careers
  • Production/Process Operator (entry‑level)
  • Packing Line Operator
  • Quality Assistant (entry‑level)
  • Sanitation/Cleaning Operator
  • Warehouse/Stores (Food)
  • Machine Operator (entry‑level)
    • Course Outcome

    A nationally recognised FBP20122 Certificate II in Food Processing

    Study Options:

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    QLD

    Lowood SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - LOWOOD
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Lowood SHS
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Wednesday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    QLD

    Redbank SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - REDBANK SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Redbank SHS
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Friday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    Runcorn SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - RUNCORN SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Runcorn SHS
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Monday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    MacGregor SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - MACGREGOR SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    MacGregor SHS
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Monday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    Park Ridge SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - PARK RIDGE SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Park Ridge SHS
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Wednesday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    Springwood SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - SPRINGWOOD SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Springwood SHS
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Tuesday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    At School
    Campus
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    QLD

    Sunnybank SHS

    Certificate II

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - SUNNYBANK - SQW
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    10 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    At School
    Location:
    Sunnybank SHS
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    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    10 Weeks
    Attendance:
    2 Days / Week
    Delivery Method
    At School
    Expected Schedule:
    Upon Request
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    This course is eligible for Skilling Queensland Workers funding. For more information, please access Skilling Queenslanders for Work | Education and training | Queensland Government

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    QLD

    Brisbane Bayside SC

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - BRISBANE BAYSIDE SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Brisbane Bayside SC
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Wednesday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    Wellington Point SHS

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - WELLINGTON POINT SHS
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Wellington Point SHS
    Next Intakes
    Show More
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Wednesday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    BUSY Brisbane

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - BUSY SCHOOLS BRISBANE
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    BUSY Brisbane
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Thursday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    Rosedale

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - ROSEDALE STATE SCHOOL
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    Rosedale
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Friday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    at School
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    QLD

    BUSY Salisbury

    Certificate II in Food Processing

    FBP20122
    FBP20122 - BUSY SCHOOLS SALISBURY
    Next enrolment:
    Next Intake Date
    Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Delivery Method
    Not Available
    at School
    Location:
    BUSY Salisbury
    Next Intakes
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    Upcoming Intakes

    Text Link
    https://enrol.strategix.edu.au

    Intake Overview

    Details
    Qualification:
    Certificate II
    Nominal Duration:
    20 Weeks
    Attendance:
    Wednesday
    Delivery Method
    at School
    Expected Schedule:
    February Intake
    Fees
    Full Fee
    $
    Non Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Concession
    $
    Fee Free
    Onshore
    $
    Fee Free
    Pre-requisites / Entry Conditions

    Additional Information

    Funding & Payment Support

    You may be eligable for funding:
    Funding options may apply to this course. To learn more about funding please explore our funding page.
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    What you will study

    Learn to work safely and hygienically in a food plant—arrive prepared, follow gowning and handwashing procedures, and keep allergen and contamination risks under control. Practise measuring ingredients, setting up for a production run, monitoring temperatures and quality points, and completing batch/label records. Use teamwork and communication to keep the line moving and finish with thorough cleaning and shutdown.

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    Enrolment Info

    Necessary Documents

    Provide valid photo ID (driver’s licence or passport) and any prior education/qualification documents. If applying for funding or concessions, additional evidence may be required—our team will guide you step‑by‑step.

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    You will need to demonstrate:
  • Language, literacy and numeracy suitable for SOPs, batch records, and quality checks
  • Ability to meet site requirements (e.g., medical/fit‑for‑duty, PPE compliance, shift work availability)
  • Understanding of hygiene standards; ability to follow instructions and work in team‑based environments

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    Work placement:

    A supervised placement or workplace‑based training (where applicable) lets you apply food safety, equipment operation, sanitation, and quality assurance procedures while building real industry experience. Specific hours and tasks vary by host site and product category.

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