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Sponsors |

The Council's key sponsors are the Western Australian Government and industries involved in food and beverage processing. The Council is funded by the Western Australian Government via the Department of Training and State Training Board to support industry and its members.


Partners |
National Bodies and Government | Industry Partners |

National Bodies and Government

The National Food Industry Training Council (NFITC) is the leading body in Australia and works closely with both industry and Government on setting direction and strategies for training in the food and beverage industry. NFITC's has a companion site to the national Food Processing Training Package review, the site address is
www.tprfp.com.
  For those seeking or interested about traineeships and apprenticeships, the getaccess site provides a wealth of information.

The following links represent key National Bodies and Government partners relating to the food and beverage industry.

National Food Industry Training Council

Western Australian Department of Education and Training

Australian National Training Authority Online Career Information

Industry Partners

The Western Australian Food and Beverage Industry Training Council rely heavily on in-kind support and co-operation from its industry members.   In representing the food and beverage industry, the Council's Committee of Management provides a balance of both employer and employee representation.

The following organisations provide in-kind support to the Council's Committee of Management as Members of the Board.

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Peters and Brownes Group

PB Foods is a global ice cream and dairy company, based in Perth, Western Australia, producing leading consumer brands for Australia and overseas markets. At home in Western Australia the company trades as the Peters and Brownes Group, and is the single largest producer and distributor of frozen and chilled foods for the state.

www.pbfoods.com.au

Coca-Cola Amital

The Coca-Cola Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone who is touched by our business. Founded in 1886, the company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce more than 230 beverage brands. Factory located in Kewdale Western Australia.

www.coca-cola.com

Bakewell Foods

Manufacturers and wholesalers of meat pies, pasties and sausage rolls. Located in Morley Western Australia. The Home of Famous Mrs Mac Pies.

 
Bartter Enterprises Pty LTD

Poultry processing and suppliers. Located in Osborne Park, Western Australia.

Australian Meat Industry Employees' Union (AMIEU)

The AMIEU works for and protects the interests of employees in the meat industry. Types of occupation for AMIEU members include:
- Butchers
- Food Services (Meat)
- Slaughter Person
- Boners and Slicers
- Meat Industry Labourers
- Smallgoods Makers

http://wa.amieu.asn.au

 
The Food Preservers Workers Union of Western Australia

Located in central Perth, Western Australia.

 
Breweries and Bottleyards Employees Unions

Located at Canning Vale, Western Australia.

 
National Meat Association (NMA)

A peak employer association for the Australian red meat industry, the NMA provides services and advice to the Australian meat industry company members. Located in Victoria Park, Western Australia.

Wine Industry Association Western Australia

The Wine Education Centre is the prime provider of wine education in Western Australia for over 30 years. Located in Claremont, Western Australia. The association is the representative organisation for the majority of wine producing companies in Western Australia.

Australian Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union

Located at 61 Thomas Street, Subiaco.


Related Organisations|
Professional Bodies | Regulatory Bodies |

Professional Bodies

The following links provide assess to other associations and professional bodies that have an involvement in the food and beverage industry.

 
Site

Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Inc.
Professional body for food technologists.

Quality Society of Australasia.
Professional body for both member and auditor (including food safety auditors) recognition in quality, safety and environmental management.

www.qsanet.com


Regulatory Bodies

The following sites represent the key Regulatory Bodies involved in food and beverage processing and manufacturing.

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Site

Australian and New Zealand Food Authority.

Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
(Australia)
. Peak body for export compliance. Includes details about AQIS.

www.affa.gov.au


Registered Training Organisations|
Introduction and Role | Registered Training Organisations in WA |

Introduction and Role

Contents currently being updated.

Registered Training Organisations in Western Australia

Information about the current Registered Training Organisation able to deliver accredited training in Western Australia can be found below.

Reference
Site

Australian National Training Authority
A list of Registered Training organisation that can deliver training in Western Australia can be found on this site


Assessment Bodies|

Assessors and Validators

A list of the present approved Validators can be found below.

Reference
Site

Training Accreditation Council.
A list of Validators in Western Australia can be found on this site


Special Interest Groups|
Safety and Health | Others |

Safety and Health

Safety and health are one of the most important facets of the food industry, whether working or learning.

The importance of safety and health is reflected in the core units of all food industry training packages and units of competence. Assessment of competence requires demonstrations or simulations to also clearly demonstrate safe working practices.

 

It is important that all people participating in training, learning and development are able to undergo their learning in a safe and healthy work environment.

The links below provide information to assist people from the food and beverage industry in providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees and learners.

Reference
Site

Safety Regulatory for Western Australia.

Others (VET Curriculum Support, Quality, Management and Training)

The following provides links to organisations that provides information and support for VET, quality, management and training.

VET Curriculum Support

Reference
Site

Australian Flexible Learning Framework

National Centre for Vocational Education Research

www.ncver.edu.au

Education Network Australia

Indigenous Training Information

Western Australian Department of Education


Quality

Reference
Site

Food Quality Assurance

Food Safety/Quality Auditing Organisations

www.qas.com.au

www.sgs.com

Management and Training

Reference
Site

Government of Western Australian - Commerce and Trade

 

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