Duration
1 year (52 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply specialist knowledge and skills in food science and technology to food product development and to quality assurance of food manufacturing. They conduct a wide range of specialist tasks to develop, monitor and evaluate food products, including production trials.
Workers contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary. They may also have a role in the planning new work and monitoring resources in their work area.
Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to food safety and are enforced through state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.
Career Outcomes
Food Product Developer / Designer
Food product developers are responsible for developing new food products and improving existing offerings as demanded by the market and trends. Food developers work in a high-spec development kitchen, using cutting edge technology.
Food Technologist
Food technologists apply specialist knowledge and skills in food science and technology to food product development and to quality assurance of food manufacturing. They conduct a wide range of specialist tasks to develop, monitor and evaluate food products, including production trials. This includes processing controls based on HACCP principles and maintenance of HACCP food safety.
Quality Assurance Supervisor / Manager
Quality assurance supervisor/managers develop, maintain and implement a quality management system including HACCP food safety principles and product quality assurance. This may also include coaching of staff, managing customer feedback and reporting to higher management.
Food Safety Manager
Food safety managers apply specialist knowledge and skills in food safety in collaboration with quality assurance and auditors. They have a knowledge of HACCP food safety principles. They work in technical and supervisory roles covering product development, food safety and quality, food production and distribution, environmental functions, and the maintenance and monitoring of food processing systems.
CRICOS Details
Diploma of Food Science and Technology is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by TAFE SA in 030307 - Food Processing Technology.
- CRICOS course code: 107350M
- Provider: TAFE SA
- Course level: Diploma
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 030307 - Food Processing Technology
- National qualification code: FBP50121
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1 year (52 weeks)
- Locations: REGENCY PARK, SA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.