Certificate Course in Food Technology

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Certificate

Type

Certificate

Eligibility

Graduation

Certificate Course in Food Technology is a postgraduate Food Technology course. It is only Food Technology which can reduce the gap between harvested food and available food by changing the mode of finished product, i.e., processing, packaging and storage conditions, etc. The focus is on healthy food, diets, calories, nutrition status, etc.  The course helps for planning and managing a production process from raw materials to finished product taking food safety and quality into account. The course is beneficial in many fields; after passing it candidates have many career scopes.

Certificate Course in Food Technology Eligibility

  • Aspiring candidates should have passed B.E./B.Tech. in relevant subject with 60% or equivalent CGPA
  • Some of the very reputed universities and colleges conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Certificate Course in Food Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Food Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

A

Basic Supporting Courses

1         

Computer Programming

2         

Advanced Engg. Statistics

3         

Optimization Techniques in Food Technology

4         

Advanced Food Chemistry

B

Core Courses

1         

International Food Legislations & Standards

2         

Food Quality Control

3         

Meat & Marine Technology

4         

Modern Fruits & Vegetables Processing Techniques

5         

Advanced Food Packaging

6         

Advanced Beverage Technology

7         

Modern Baking & Confectionary Technology

8         

Processing of Milk & Milk Products

9         

Food Microbiology

C

Specialized Courses

1         

Advanced Food Process Equipment Design

2         

Food Plant Design

3         

Food Process Modelling

4         

Rheology & Texture Analysis

5         

Food Production Technology

6         

Transport Phenomenon in Food Processing

7         

Food Process Management & Control

8         

Simulation of flow patterns in Food Process Equipment

 

Certificate Course in Food Technology Colleges

Certificate Course in Food Technology Course Suitability

  • Students who wish to continue as a researcher, there is the option to go on to studies at doctoral level also can go for the course.
  • Students selecting this field must be able to delve into problems involving chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences as well as in the more applied problems concerned with food production, stability, or toxicology.
  • They should have average intelligence, scientific bent of mind, powers of observation, interest in scientific and technological developments, interest in health and nutrition, powers of concentration (especially in research and development), Sense of responsibility, ability to work well on one's own as well as a part of a team, ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of intellect, and a discerning approach to food items are useful traits for aspiring food technologists.

How is Certificate Course in Food Technology Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates can find jobs in a small or large multinational company, a government authority, a university or another organisation. Individuals whose baccalaureate degree is in other fields of science often enter this graduate program because of the important challenges of supplying food to mankind and the opportunities that this field provides to those with advanced degrees.
  • This programme is aimed at students who want to learn more about food and who want to work with innovative future foods, for instance as a part of the solution to major health issues such as malnutrition and obesity.

Certificate Course in Food Technology Employment Areas

  • FMCG Manufacturing Industry
  • Academic Institutes
  • Food Research Organisations
  • Food Processing Industry
  • Environmental Health Departments
  • Food Retailing Outlets

Certificate Course in Food Technology Job Types

  • Quality Control Executive
  • Beverage Application Technologist
  • Information/Processing/Food Technologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Production Manager
  • Regulatory Specialist
  • Quality Technician
  • Food Technologist
  • Research Associate