Post-Diploma Certificate in Food Ingredient Application & Innovation (part of Specialist Diploma in Nutrition Science-PCM)
About This Course
Post-Diploma Certificate in Food Ingredient Application & Innovation (PDC1 of Specialist Diploma in Nutrition Science-PCM) included the following modules:
• Nutrition Science Skills & Application (30 hrs)
• Analytical Methods in Nutrition Science (30 hrs)
• Food Ingredient Functionality (30 hrs)
• Food Product Development & Regulations Project (45 hrs)
Total Training Hours: 135
What You'll Learn
1. Demonstrate competency in food ingredients application, food analysis and labelling with reference to Singapore’s food regulations.
2. Apply nutrition science knowledge to reformulate food products and meal solutions that meet current food trends based on Singapore’s food and nutrition policy standards.
Entry Requirements
The admission requirements are:
a. A diploma from a local polytechnic, ITE, or other IHLs, or degree in food science, nutrition science, life science or equivalent
b. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on:
I. Applicant possessing non-science diploma / degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience; OR
II. Applicant possessing alternative qualification in food & nutrition industry with a minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience; OR
III. Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience; OR
IV. Supporting evidence of competency readiness.
Applicants without the minimum pre-requisite qualifications may be admitted based on merits on a case-by-case basis and may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test(s).
The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants