Careers in food-processing and wine industries provide an exciting challenge in the 21st Century. The food and beverage industry includes careers in the meat, seafood, wine, dairy (including cheese making), olive oil production, confectionery, aerated waters, brewing industries and involves, in many instances, being able to cook, bake, operate in a food laboratory completing chemical and microbiological testing. Development of new food and beverages is creative, while technical skills in the production of nutritional, functional and safe foods through quality control are also taught. Careers can encompass wine processing workers, wine tourism, cellar door sales, retail butchering, meat processing, smallgoods or cheese manufacture, brewing and food technology.

Employment Outcomes This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a senior manager in any hospitality functional area. This individual would analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad and they are often accountable for group outcomes. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. The qualification is not suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway. Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.