Description

This course is designed for existing brewery owners and workers, and those looking for entry into this exciting and rapidly expanding industry. The course is delivered in the Regency Campus Brewery in three intensive blocks, each two weeks long.
It is a nationally recognised certificate III in Food Processing, contextualized specifically for breweries.
Practical skills and technical knowledge are delivered in parallel.
The course content includes:
•Boots-on experience producing commercial beers from ingredients to finished bottles;
•A comprehensive lecture series covering all ingredients, equipment process and product aspects in depth;
•Guest presenters from suppliers, scientists and allied technical experts; •Practical laboratory experience and advice
•Tours and site visits to maltings, breweries and the trade.

Duration

Up to 3 months 
Full Time

Employment Outcomes

Possible job roles include: Brewer, Brewhouse Operator, Cellars Operator, Packaging Operator, Brewery Technician, Brewery team leader, Brewery Leading Hand, Craft Brewer, Brewpub operator.
Previous graduates have found employment in the booming craft brewery sector and gone on to found their own breweries and beer brands.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III Program in Food Processing (Brewing)
This practical and informative course covers all the necessary skills and knowledge to run a brewery and includes topics relevant to current industry trends and provides a solid grounding for a career in the delete micro brewing industry. You will gain a fundamental knowledge of food safety guidelines and procedures, including how to monitor food quality programs and contribute to Work Health and Safety practices. Assessment includes quizzes, practical participation, and assignments to be completed after course attendance time. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 12 elective units.

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

Apprenticeships and Traineeships (Contracts of Training) You will receive a Trade based qualification and a parchment from TAFE SA.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

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