HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Food Technology is a specialized program that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the dynamic field of food science and technology. This comprehensive course focuses on the application of scientific principles to the development, production, and quality control of food products. Throughout the HND in Food Technology, students will explore a wide range of topics, including food chemistry, food processing, food microbiology, sensory evaluation, and food safety regulations. Practical training plays a crucial role in the curriculum, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in food production techniques, laboratory analysis, and product development. With a strong emphasis on industry relevance, the program prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the food and beverage industry
Entry Qualifications
G.C.E A/L Qualification
Pass in Science( Bio) or Technology(BST) Stream or Agriculture or Art with credit pass for Soft Technology (Food Technology, Agro Technology)
OR
NVQ Qualification
NVQ Level 4 Certificate in Baker, Cook, Fruit &Vegetable Processor
Course Durations & Course Structure
| Level | Duration |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 02 Months (Effect from Academic Year 2022/2023) |
| NVQ Level 5 | 12 Months |
| On the Job Training in Industry (after NVQ Level 5) | 6 Months |
| NVQ Level 6 | 12 Months |
Modules Details
- Characteristics of food raw materials and Ingredients
- Storage of food raw materials and Ingredients
- Preparation of food raw materials and Ingredients
- Food Processing Technology I
- Manage Workplace Information
- Manage Workplace Communication
- Resource planning for food processing
- Food manufacturing process control I
- Food processing plant and machinery cleaning and sanitization
- Management of manual packaging materials
- Basic technologies in food packaging
- Storage of finished products
- Food quality management systems
- Graphical techniques to perform simple statistical computations
- Plan work to be performed at work place
- Resource planning for food processing- II
- Food process technology-II
- Food manufacturing process control –II
- Management of food quality and safety systems
- Implementation food quality and food quality and food safety systems
- Advanced technologies in food packaging
- Implement food packaging
- Problem solving and decision making
- Team work and leadership
- Transport and distribution of finished goods
- In factory final product improvement
- In factory process line and equipment improvement
- Product development and utilization
- Creation & Maintenance of a Learning Culture