Your Future in Food: Food Processing Pathways Info Session

Curious about a career in food processing? This industry offers diverse roles where workers turn raw ingredients into the products sold by grocers, wholesalers, restaurants, and institutional food services. Learn about food processing job pathways and meet reps from local industry superstars like Careme, Relish of the Barossa, Wiech's Barossa Valley Egg Noodles, Maggie Beer, and Barossa Valley Cheese Company on Wednesday, 9 October, at the Barossa Regional University Campus.

About the info sesson

Planning is underway to deliver the Certificate III in Food Processing in 2025 at the Barossa Regional University Campus, and this info session is your opportunity to learn about exciting career pathways in the local food industry. Backed by the Australian Food Training Centre and Food South Australia, this nationally accredited qualification is recognised throughout Australia’s food industry, offering the skills needed for a long-term career or further studies.

During this session, you’ll hear directly from the Australian Food Training Centre and local businesses committed to supporting local talent. These industry leaders will share how they’re offering on-the-job training and local job opportunities to help launch your career in food processing.

About the course

The Certificate III delivered by the Australian Food Training Centre would be designed to offer hands-on training and career pathways in food processing, addressing a critical gap in local training that was previously only available by commute to Regency TAFE.

• The course is delivered under the oversight of FoodSA, South Australia's peak body for food producers.
• You'd gain hands-on experience through a 12-month traineeship with local businesses
• No prior experience is required—just a passion to learn.
• You’ll be assessed through assignments throughout the year with no exams and will have access to learner supports, both from the businesses you work with and externally.

Meet the Employers

The info session will feature insights from some of the most respected local food businesses, including:

• Careme
• Relish of the Barossa
• Wiech's Barossa Valley Egg Noodles
• Maggie Beer
• Barossa Valley Cheese Company

These companies will discuss the career pathways they are creating for local students and the support they provide through the program.

Save your seat

Seats for this free information session are limited. Register to secure your spot and take the first step towards a rewarding career in food processing!

An example of the various products produced by local employers coming to this info session.