Modular Certificate in Food Safety & Quality Management (part of Diploma in Applied Science (Food Technology))
About This Course
The Modular Certificate in Food Safety & Quality Management (MC2) comprises 180 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Fundamentals of Food Microbiology (30 hrs)
• Techniques in Food Microbiology (30 hrs)
• Quality Management System (30 hrs)
• Food Safety Management Systems (30 hrs)
• Food Regulations & Labelling (30 hrs)
• HACCP Project (30 hrs)
What You'll Learn
• identify and cultivate foodborne microorganisms.
• apply quality and food safety systems including HACCP and ISO.
• interpret food laws and labelling requirements.
• design a HACCP plan for a real food production scenario.
Entry Requirements
The admission requirements are:
• GCE 'O' level with minimum of 3 relevant passes and at least 1 yr of relevant working experience; or
• Nitec with GPA ≥ 3.5; or
• Nitec GPA ≥ 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Higher Nitec with GPA ≥ 2.0, or
• Higher Nitec GPA ≥ 1.5 and at least with 1 yr of relevant work experience; or
• Nitec in Technology/Services* with GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 yr of relevant working experience; or
• Higher Nitec in Technology/Services* with GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience; or
• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher), and at least 1 yr of relevant working experience and Workplace Literary & Numeracy (WPLN) at Level ≥ 6; or
• At least 2 yrs relevant working experience (subject to interview/assessment).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
• Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness.