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Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products




FBP40621 - Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (Release 2)

This is a nationally accredited qualification designed in collaboration with the Spirits Victoria Association and Australian Distillers Association. It aims to equip distillers with the theory and practical skills to distil and an in-depth knowledge of the Australian distilling industry standards.

ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION:

This qualification reflects the role of those using artisanal methods to produce fermented food and/or beverage products specialising in distilled spirits, In this role, makers analyse materials and products, exercising judgement to guide the fermentation process and the work of others.

Individuals with this qualification apply a broad range of specialised skills and knowledge in varied contexts that involve selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and finding solutions to routine and non-routine problems as they arise. They may also have limited responsibility for the organisation of others.

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Course content:

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 22 units of competency:

9 CORE UNITS

    • FBPFST4009 Label foods according to legislative requirements
    • FBPFST4013 Interpret and respond to food and/or beverage test results
    • FBPFST4014 Apply sensory analysis in food and/or beverage production
    • FBPFSY5001 Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan
    • FBPTEC4003 Control food contamination and spoilage
    • FBPTEC4006 Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production
    • FBPTEC4012 Manage raw materials
    • FBPWHS4002 Maintain work health and safety processes
    • MSL973013 Perform basic tests

13 ELECTIVE UNITS

    • FBPTEC3003 Filter fermented beverages
    • FBPTEC3004 Prepare, fill and store barrels for aging spirits
    • FBPTEC4014 Manage cellar operations
    • FBPTEC4015 Manage and propagate yeast
    • FBPTEC4016 Produce fruit-based wash for distillation
    • FBPTEC4017 Produce grain-based wash for distillation
    • FBPTEC4018 Manage still operations to produce white spirits
    • FBPTEC4019 Manage still operations to produce brown spirits
    • FBPTEC4020 Blend spirits
    • FBPTEC4021 Apply regulatory requirements to the production of alcoholic beverage
    • FBPBPG4001 Manage bottling and packaging processes
    • FBPCEL2009 Carry out transfer operations
    • FBPPPL4003 Schedule and manage production

Delivery & Duration

    • Workplace-Based delivery over a period of 12-18 months
    • Practical hands on application to support learning
    • Qualified Trainer/Assessor onsite
    • Our Trainer/Assessor is in the workplace
    • Students undertake classroom training in theory and practical observation.

Cost

    • will be discussed based on eligibility

Please contact us for course cost and further details on info@nationalfoodinstitute.com.au or phone 03 9850 7546

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Information Sessions

  • Tasmania Information Session - FBP40621—Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (Distilling) Release 2

    • 28 Jul 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Webinar - your desk!
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    Tasmania Information Session - FBP40621—Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (Distilling) Release 2.

    The National Distilling Institute is actively seeking distillers interested in enrolling in the FBP40619—Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (Distilling) Release 2.

    This is the first nationally accredited course for distillers in Australia, and we are assembling our next Tasmanian cohort of students to start late September, early October 2025.

    This session will provide you with full details of the course, its content and you can meet the lead trainer and assessor in Tasmania, Dean Jackson.

    If you are interested to learn more, please click the booking link, enter your details and join us on this webinar to learn more about the Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products (Distilling).

    Note we are running two courses, Thursday 17th July and Monday 28th July and hope you can make one of them.

    For more information on the course, please visit the link below:

    Certificate-IV-in-Artisan-Fermented-Products


    National Distilling Institute is a trailblazer in distilling education, established in 2023 under the auspices of the Victorian Government's Distillery Door program. As a dedicated partner to distillers across Victoria and Australia, we offer an unparalleled vocational training experience, designed in collaboration with the Spirits Victoria Association and the Australian Distillers Association. Our mission is to provide both aspiring and experienced distillers with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel and innovate within the dynamic spirits industry.

    By integrating traditional techniques with cutting-edge innovation, and covering everything from safety practices to sensory analysis, we ensure our curriculum not only meets but exceeds the needs of our diverse student body. Our commitment to excellence in distilling education aims to nurture your skills in a real-world context, fostering innovation and mastery in the art and science of spirit production. Join us at the National Distilling Institute to shape your legacy in the distilling world, where we're not just teaching distillation; we're crafting the next generation of industry leaders.

    Please note that this course is a traineeship. Therefore, Owners or Directors of a company will not be able to access funding; however, Employees will be able to do so.

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