Diploma of Food Science and Technology

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Course Description

Food science and technology involves the study of food chemistry, food safety, quality assurance, sensory analysis and microbiology – opening the door to a wide range of exciting careers in the food industry. This Diploma is your pathway to a variety of careers in the dynamic and growing food technology industry.

You’ll learn from food industry specialists across multiple disciplines who bring real-world experience into the classroom. Through field trips, experiential learning, a major product development project and networking opportunities, you’ll gain insight into the science behind food manufacturing and successful food businesses.

Career Opportunities

Food Technologist – specialising in Product Development
Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager
Laboratory Technician (Product Testing)
Food Safety Auditor
Food Safety Program Supervisor/Manager
Packaging Technologist
Technical Sales Representative (Food Ingredients)

Pathways

Progress through further study and into employment with more skills in your pocket. Explore more pathway options from this course.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code

FBP50121

Study Area

Foods

Course Level

Diploma

Course Intake

February, July

Duration

1 year full-time

Campus

Melbourne

Course Mode

Full-time

Part-time

Course Hours

Full-time: 20-25 per week

Part-time: 6-12 per week

Classes for the Diploma of Food Science and Technology are usually delivered between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday on campus; this includes classes for students undertaking the course part-time. If you choose to study part-time, you are required to select one or more days of the week from the full-time timetable.

Part-time students take longer than one year to complete this course. With many food specialists working in industry, we're offering the Diploma of Food Science and Technology course in a part-time format to make it easier for full-time workers to upskill.

Course Structure

Stage 1 – Full-time

FBPFST4004 Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry

FBPFSY4001Supervise and maintain a food safety plan

FBPFST5002Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation

FBPTEC4007Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles

FBPFST4014Apply sensory analysis in food and/or beverage production

FBPFST5030Implement and review manufacturing of cereal products

FBPFST5021Implement and review processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices

MSL974033Perform food tests

BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

FBPFST5017Implement and review the processing of confectionery products

Stage 2 – Full-time

FBPFST6001Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing

FBPFSY5001Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan

FBPFST5005 Examine the biochemical properties of food

FBPFST5006 Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis

FBPFST5008 Develop a new food product

MSL975038 Conduct sensory analysis

FBPFST5024Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts

FBPFST5028 Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils

FBPFST5004 Specify and monitor the nutritional value of processed foods

Timetables

Want to get a handle on your schedule? Find timetables for food courses at the Melbourne campus for our next intake. Please note this is a sample of group timetables that are subject to change. Some courses may have multiple groups, which may have classes timetabled on different days.

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

Study what you love with a little help from us. William Angliss Institute awards merit and equity scholarships to recognise academic excellence and support students in financial need.

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What our Graduates think

A Practical, Job-Focused Course

"It was really beneficial to create a product from start to finish to learn about the entire process from concept design and creating timelines to food safety requirements and labelling laws... Learning from teachers with industry experience was incredibly valuable as they shared useful tools (many of which I have used in my role) as well as relatable real life scenarios and stories."

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