Advanced Diploma in Food Technology & Operations (Trent Global College)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
Food technology is the application of science and technology integrated with hospitality business management and marketing to develop and provide products and processes for the industry. This course aims to equip learners with advanced knowledge of food production and innovation, as well as understanding nutrition and food science. This course will also focus heavily on the business aspect of food technology including the legislation that governs over the industry. The course will include practical elements and core competencies that will imbue students with knowledge in food and beverage operations, food product development as well as advertising and marketing while understanding the scientific components and the technology behind the production of each product. This course will be vital to students who wish to enter the industry with a deeper understanding of what it entails to safely and effectively deliver good products to the consumers.
Entry Requirements
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Minimum age 18
- Academic Level: At least PASS in any two GCE ‘A’ level subject or Minimum Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Language Proficiency: C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level English or equivalent qualification, or a pass in the English placement test by the college
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENT
- A minimum of 90% attendance is required for international students and 75% attendance is required for local students
- Minimum mark of 50% is required to pass each module
Career Opportunities
- Hotel Servers/Kitchen Staff
- Restauranteur
- Host/Hostess
- Food Production Staff
- Food Technologist
- Consumer Product Manufacturing Assistant
- Food Retail Associate
Modules
- English for Professional Communications 2
- Food Processing Technology
- Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition
- Product Development and Marketing
- Food Packaging and Legislation 2
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Internship