DAIRY PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Dairy Processing Technicians assist Dairy Technologists in developing food products, establishing standards for the production, packaging and marketing of foods and monitoring product quality.

Dairy Processing Technicians may perform the following tasks:

• Carry out routine testing to ensure maintenance of safety and health standards
• Monitor microbial content, nutritional value, flavour and appearance
• Check handling, processing and storage of raw materials

SCOPE:

In the Dairy Industry, Dairy Processing Technicians generally commence work as assistants and advance to higher positions dependant on their level of skill and experience. Demand for Dairy Processing Technicians depends on the level of milk production and individual company needs.

COURSES AND TRAINING:

The minimum educational requirements that apply for entry into this occupation are the completion of Year 12 or equivalent, industry experience, or mature age entry. Qualifications may help you to gain a job in this field. Contact relevant institutions for more information.

CONTACT:

• National Food Industry
  Training Council
  www.nfitc.com.au
  
  
• Your local TAFE Institute
  
  
• Local Milk Manufacturing Company
  
  
• Gilbert Chandler Campus
  The University of Melbourne
  Ph: (03) 9217 5200