Course Description

The food and beverage industry is a dynamic sector which requires a number of highly skilled technical people to cope with constantly changing customers’ demands and new innovative production technologies. Food technologists monitor day-to-day manufacturing activities; ensure that safety and quality standards are met; improve existing products and design innovative foods and drinks. This is a multidisciplinary programme offered across four Institutes and includes topics on food analysis, product manufacturing, food safety, cost accounting and product design. The programme provides learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge of the industry and insights into the relevant tools and skills through work-based elements. This programme prepares learners for employment within SMEs as well as medium to large organizations which produce a range of food and drink products.

Career Prospects

Food Analyst,
Food Technologist,
Food Product Development Technologist,
Food Production Supervisor,
Food Processing Technician,
Food Quality Control/Quality Assurance Technician

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression route….
MCAST Diploma in Applied Science
or
MCAST Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
or
MCAST Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
orAny MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

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