NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 1 of 8 National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) (Level 3) with strands in Processing, and Supply Chain, and with optional strands in Performance Improvement, and Product Safety Level 3 Credits 43 This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2019. Version 5 of this qualification has been republished to extend the last date of enrolment on programmes leading to it from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2017 and extend the last date of assessment from 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2019. Transition Arrangements This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Dairy Processing (Level 3) [Ref: 2562]. The last date for entry into programmes leading to the qualification is 31 December 2017. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 October 2003 December 2006 Review 2 November 2004 December 2009 Review 3 September 2007 December 2010 Revision 4 October 2009 December 2017 Review 5 October 2014 December 2017 Republication 5 December 2015 December 2019 Standard Setting Body PO Box 10383 The Terrace Wellington 6143 Telephone 04 801 9616 Facsimile 04 801 9626 Email standards@primaryito.ac.nz Website www.primaryito.ac.nz
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 2 of 8 National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) (Level 3) with strands in Processing, and Supply Chain, and with optional strands in Performance Improvement, and Product Safety Level 3 Credits 43 Purpose This qualification is intended for experienced employees working under general supervision and applies to process operations and supply chain staff in all branches of the dairy manufacturing. It recognises the ability to apply on-job skills while working with a degree of autonomy within defined areas of responsibility. The qualification is structured with a generic compulsory section, an occupationally-based elective section, and strands for key occupational groups to provide flexibility in subject choice relative to occupational specialisation. The two optional strands in product safety and performance improvement are intended to provide added career development options. This qualification is in part modelled on the Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate II in Food Processing. Mutual recognition arrangements have been made between the New Zealand Industry Training Organisation and the National Food Industry Training Council (Australia). Candidates completing this qualification may progress to the National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) (Level 4) with optional strands in Product Safety, and People Skills [Ref: 1044]. Special Notes Recommended for entry: National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1042]. Credit Range Compulsory Elective Processing Strand Level 3 or above credits 15 8 20 Minimum totals 15 8 20 Supply Chain Strand Performance Improvement Optional Strand Level 2 credits - 0-24 - Level 3 or above credits 20 0-24 24 Minimum totals 20 24 24 Product Safety Optional Strand
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 3 of 8 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NQF Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html. Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (Id). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the Id and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Summary of Requirements Compulsory standards Elective A minimum of 8 credits as specified One of the following strands is required Processing Strand Supply Chain Strand The following strands are optional Performance Improvement Optional Strand Product Safety Optional Strand Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Product Safety and Risk Management 19988 Implement a product safety plan for a work area in the dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Quality and Process Improvement 19986 Implement a quality system for a work area in the dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Workplace Health and Safety 19989 Implement occupational safety and health principles and procedures in the dairy
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 4 of 8 Elective A minimum of 8 credits Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy - Generic 19993 Measure and calculate routine workplace data in the dairy 20015 Plan to meet work requirements in the dairy 20016 Use information technology devices in a dairy workplace 3 4 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Environmental Management 19987 Implement environmental procedures in the dairy 20012 Operate pumping equipment in the dairy 20014 Carry out a waste treatment process in the dairy 3 8 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Laboratory Methodology 19977 Apply sampling techniques in the dairy 3 4 19984 Conduct routine tests in the dairy 3 4 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy People Skills 20170 Participate in teams in the dairy 3 4 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Supply Chain 20019 Use manual handling equipment in the dairy 3 4 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Technology 19983 Conduct routine maintenance to plant and equipment in the dairy 20013 Carry out a steam generation process in the dairy
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 5 of 8 Processing Strand A minimum of 20 credits Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy - Generic 20011 Operate palletising equipment in the dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Processing 19974 Operate a dairy processing system 4 8 19994 Carry out a forming and filling process in the dairy 19995 Carry out a butter churning process in the dairy 19997 Carry out a cheese curd production and cutting process 19998 Carry out a cheese pressing and moulding process 19999 Carry out a dairy product cooling and hardening process 20000 Carry out a dairy product fermentation process 20001 Carry out a dairy product filling process 20002 Carry out a dairy product holding and storage process 20006 Carry out a homogenising process in the dairy 3 4 20007 Carry out an ice cream or related product batch or continuous freezing process 20008 Carry out a membrane separation process to separate milk components 20009 Carry out a mixing and/or blending process in the dairy 21118 Carry out clean-in-place processes for a dairy 3 4 processing operation 21121 Carry out a bulk liquid transfer process for a dairy 3 4 processing operation 21123 Operate a butter oil process 21124 Carry out a fractionation process in a dairy processing operation 21136 Operate a process control interface in a dairy 4 5 processing operation 21137 Monitor ancillary plant operations in a dairy operation 3 4 21799 Operate a lactose milling process in the dairy 21800 Operate a lactose evaporation, crystallisation and decanting process in the dairy 3 9
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 6 of 8 23830 Operate a distillation process in a dairy processing operation 23831 Operate automated multi-head scale equipment in a dairy processing operation 23832 Operate an individual quick frozen (IQF) cheese freezing process in a dairy processing operation 23833 Operate an automated cheese cutting and shredding process in a dairy processing operation 23834 Operate a processed cheese making plant in a dairy processing operation 3 8 3 3 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Product Safety and Risk Management 17613 Clean and sanitise equipment manually in the dairy 18407 Explain the workplace application of HACCP in the 4 8 dairy 19979 Clean and sanitise equipment in the dairy 3 4 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Supply Chain 20017 Shift materials in the dairy 3 4 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing > Dairy Technology 17614 Carry out a dairy product colouring and/or flavouring process 19996 Carry out a centrifugal separation process to separate milk components 20003 Carry out a drying process in the dairy 3 6 20004 Carry out an evaporation process in the dairy 20005 Carry out a heat treatment process in the dairy 20010 Carry out a packaging process in the dairy Supply Chain Strand A minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above Field Subfield Domain Manufacturing Dairy Manufacturing Dairy Quality and Process Improvement Dairy Supply Chain Service Sector Retail, Distribution, and Distribution
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 7 of 8 Field Subfield Domain Sales Retail and Distribution Core Skills Stock Control Performance Improvement Optional Strand A minimum of 24 credits at Level 2 or above Field Subfield Domain Business Business Operations and Quality Management Development Education Adult Education and Training Delivery of Adult Education and Training Generic Education and Assessment of Learning Training Manufacturing Dairy Manufacturing Dairy People Skills Manufacturing Skills Competitive Manufacturing Product Safety Optional Strand A minimum of 24 credits at Level 3 or above Field Subfield Domain Manufacturing Dairy Manufacturing Dairy Product Safety and Risk Management Transition Arrangements Version 4 Version 4 was issued following revision. Change to structure and content Standards 17613 and 19974 have been added to the Processing strand. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. People part way through version 3 of this qualification may choose to complete that version or transfer to version 4. Anyone who feels disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact the New Zealand Industry Training Organisation at the address below. Previous versions of the qualification Version 3 of this qualification was issued as a result of review to provide for the incorporation of the National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Storage and Supply Chain) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Product Safety [Ref: 0747] into the renamed National Certificate in Dairy Manufacturing (Process Skills) (Level 3) with strands in
NZQF NQ Ref 1043 Version 5 Page 8 of 8 Processing, and Supply Chain, and optional strands in Performance Improvement, and Product Safety [Ref: 1043]. Additional strands were added to recognise the processing and supply chain functions. Version 2 of this qualification was issued as a result of review to provide for an additional optional strand to recognise performance improvement knowledge and skills and to remove the People Skills optional strand as candidates could undertake separate management qualifications. Version 1 of this qualification was issued in October 2003. Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the New Zealand Industry Training Organisation and the accredited organisation. Classification This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. NQF Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 245 Manufacturing > Dairy Manufacturing 030307 Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Food (excluding Seafood) Processing Technology Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.