Diploma in Food Technology & Catering (Trent Global College)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
Food technology is a branch of food science that deals with the production processes that make foods and catering is part of the Hospitality Industry. Early scientific research into food technology concentrated on food preservation.
This course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of Food Technology and operations in Catering.
The course comprises of practical career-based elements and several core competencies that will instil knowledge in food safety, preparation and preservation as well as handling in students. This will be useful in the individual’s career prospects in the industry.
Students may use it as a pathway into further learning about Food Technology and Catering in the advanced levels which will impart knowledge on the business aspect of the industry.
Entry Requirements
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Minimum Age 17
- Academic Level: At least C6 in 3 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects or equivalent qualifications
- Language Proficiency: C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level English or equivalent qualifications 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
- Central Kitchen Staff
Modules
- English for Professional Communications 1
- Central Kitchen and Catering Operations
- Food Preservation
- Food Safety Management
- Food Packaging Technology 1
- Career Readiness and Professional Development
- Internship
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12 months
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Part-time
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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Part-time
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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Part-time
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12 months
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Full-time