Modular Certificate in Principles of Food Processing (part of Diploma in Applied Science (Food Technology))
About This Course
The Modular Certificate in Principles of Food Processing (MC3) comprises 180 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Fundamentals of Food Ingredients (30 hrs)
• Food ingredients Applications (30 hrs)
• Food Processing (30 hrs)
• Application of Food Processing (30 hrs)
• Food Preservation (30 hrs)
• Food Packaging Improvement Project (30 hrs)
What You'll Learn
• describe food ingredient functionality and applications.
• apply preservation and processing techniques to food products.
• design or improve food packaging through workplace projects.
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.