New Zealand Certificate in Dairy Processing
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Developed with industry input, the Dairy Processing Level 3 programme is suitable for relatively new staff with three to six months of experience in a processing plant. The programme has eight compulsory topics that cover essential knowledge, along with 6 optional topics that your business can pick and choose to suit your operation. Optional topics include environmental processes, food safety using Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, carrying out routine maintenance and process improvements. There are two optional strands available Automated Cleaning and Heat Treatment which will develop knowledge of automated cleaning in place and basic heat treatment requirements. This programme takes 14 - 16 months to complete and employees can start anytime.
Entry requirements
Learners must be employed in the sector and must engage in training via their employer.
About the provider
Primary ITO aims to help New Zealand’s primary sector flourish by growing people’s skills. We lead work-based education and training across the many industries in the primary sector.
We firmly believe that on-the-job training is the future of learning
That can be supported by online and in-person learning where those are the best options. People earn while they learn, and businesses get value from their staff from day one. Better skills enable people to be more productive and lead more fulfilling and rewarding work lives.
We support people throughout the country
In 2023, we had around 14,000 learners at around 4500 different workplaces around the country. At Primary ITO, we pride ourselves on being up driveways, at the end of dirt roads, on the factory floor, online or in the classroom. Whatever it takes to support our learners.
We support learners from start to finish
We support learners all the way from introductory programmes and our schools-based Trades Academy, through to apprenticeships and management diplomas.
We design training and assessment for the workplace, so employees can learn on the job while gaining real-world industry experience.
Our team of experts do several things
- They help businesses and their staff choose the right programme to equip learners with the right skills, knowledge and experience.
- They support learners and external training providers as learners complete their qualifications.
- They help assess learners and ensure they complete all the required training.
Interested in finding out more or, ready to enquire? Please visit: www.primaryito.ac.nz, email: [email protected] or, call us on: 0800 208020.