234212 : Food Technologist


234212: Food Technologist

Skill Level  1  Assessing Authority  VETASSESS
ANZSCO VERSION 1.3, CAT. NO. 1220.0 
Major Group:2 - Professionals
Sub-Major Group:23 - Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Minor Group:234 - Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Unit Group:2342 - Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists

Description

Develops new and improves existing food products, and sets standards for producing, packaging and marketing food.

Unit Group 2342: Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists

Description

Study the chemical and physical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.

Indicative Skill Level  1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Wine Makers, at least five years of experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/1220.0