Many of the units have practical components and require practical skill assessments by a qualified workplace assessor. If you do not have access to a qualified workplace assessor, Gilbert Chandler staff can make arrangements for the testing to be completed. In addition to the core units, three subjects must be completed from the Optional and Specialist Units. Within this unit, a student can specialise in a particular product such as butter, cheese, cultured products and dairy desserts, frozen milk products, market and flavoured milks, milk powders or UHT products. The primary target groups for these qualifications are new entrants and workers already employed in the industry.
Students can commence the course at any time throughout the year.
There is also scope for recognition of current competency for those with skills derived from experience in the industry or related areas. Companies can arrange for enterprise specific skills and knowledge to be recognised towards the Certificate. In addition to the tuition fee, all students are required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee. Concessions are available for students receiving a number of government benefits paid by Centrelink. Enquiries regarding fees should be directed to the Student Affairs Officer at Gilbert Chandler.