Modular Certificate in Applied Food Technology (part of Diploma in Applied Science (Food Technology))
About This Course
The Modular Certificate in Applied Food Technology (MC5) comprises 180 hours of training, covering the following modules:
• Mass and Energy Balance (30 hrs)
• Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Food Processing (30 hrs)
• Food Packaging (30 hrs)
• Food Packaging Application and Safety (30 hrs)
• Product Design (30 hrs)
• Product Development) (30 hrs)
What You'll Learn
• solve mass and energy balances in food processing operations.
• apply fluid mechanics and heat transfer in equipment operations.
• design food packaging for shelf life and safety.
• conduct product development using market research and technical formulation.
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.