Learning
Short courses to boost your career in the food industry
The FaBA Training Centre and UQ Skills are helping people in the F&B manufacturing sector prepare for the industry of the future.
Enquire to see how we can tailor our catalogue to your business needs.
Navigating Leadership in the Modern Workplace
An Accredited Course.
This training covers the leadership skills needed to enhance organisational performance in the F&B sector. Learning objectives include:
- How to build team cohesion and foster collaboration
- Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts & team motivation
- Develop & use emotional intelligence.
Program cost: Fees vary according to delivery mode
Duration: 1 contact per week over 4 weeks
UQ Skills (RTO #1511) offers a range of courses for food industry professionals
Accredited Courses
Food Manufacturing Technology
Learn how to develop new food products from concept to labelling and packaging. Learning objectives include:
- Core product development processes, including innovation, formulation, sensory & product evaluation & regulatory compliance
- Food preservation techniques to develop products with varying shelf-life (including commercially sterile)
- Implementation of process controls from scale-up to commercialisation.
Program cost: Fees vary according to delivery mode
Duration: 1 contact per week over 8 weeks (or equivalent)
Innovation Practice Skill Set
Discover how you can enhance your business and learn to think like an entrepreneur. Learning objectives include:
- Engage in creative processes to develop concepts for products (programs, processes or services)
- Implement continuous improvement systems
- Use advanced level critical thinking skills
Program cost: Fees vary according to delivery mode
Duration: 1 contact per week over 6-8 weeks (or equivalent)
Advanced Food Safety
Gain specialist skills and knowledge to conduct food safety audits and tackle complex problems within a food manufacturing organisation.
- Core product development processes, including innovation, formulation, sensory & product evaluation & regulatory compliance
- Food preservation techniques to develop products with varying shelf-life (including commercially sterile)
- Implementation of process controls from scale-up to commercialisation.
Program cost: Fees vary according to delivery mode
Duration: 1 contact per week over 4 weeks (or equivalent)
Workplace Sustainability
Provides the skills and knowledge to drive sustainability initiatives in your workplace. Learning objectives include:
- Evaluate current work practices & identify areas for improvement & develop sustainability strategies
- Utilise data to measure, adapt & improve strategies
- Incorporate relevant environmental legislation, regulations & standards.
Program cost: Fees vary according to delivery mode
Duration: 2 days
Online Masterclasses
Product Development and Innovation
This masterclass guides you through the key stages of product development, from concept through to commercialisation, while exploring the critical factors that influence feasibility and market success. Content includes:
- Understanding of basic formulation principles and sensory concepts
- Examining common challenges that arise when scaling from kitchen trials to full manufacturing
Program value: $80 (fee paid by FaBA)
Duration: 1 day
Food Safety and HACCP Essentials
Unpack the purpose and structure of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) systems. Content includes:
- How to identify food safety hazards and determine potential Critical Control Points
- Understand monitoring and corrective action requirements.
Program Value: $80 (Fee paid by FaBA)
Duration: 1 day
Leadership and Team Performance in Food Manufacturing
This masterclass explores the vital role leaders play in setting standards, influencing behaviour and building high-performing teams in food manufacturing environments. Content includes:
- Emotional intelligence and awareness
- Communication and conflict resolution techniques
- Supporting operational change
Program Value: $80 (Fee paid by FaBA)
Duration: 1 day
Allergen Labelling and Regulatory Compliance
This practical masterclass explores major food allergens and the risks they pose. Content includes:
- Understand FSANZ’s Allergen Labelling requirements
- Examine the most common causes of labelling error
- Develop clear & concise allergen labelling
- Determine controls to reduce allergen-related risk and support compliance.
Program Value: $80 (Fee paid by FaBA)
Duration: 1 day
