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Course Overview
Combining chemistry, food safety, confectionery, sensory analysis and microbiology, food science opens up a variety of rewarding careers in the food industry. Learn how to make food healthier, tastier and safer for consumers with the help of our expert teachers, guest lecturers and field trips. Our teachers have extensive current food manufacturing industry experience and provide expert insights into all aspects of the food industry, its challenges and opportunities. Take advantage of a varied and detailed learning experience. Your food science studies will include field trips and experiential learning, special guest lectures, networking opportunities and a major product development project where you can showcase your concept to an expert judging panel. The Experience
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
555 La Trobe St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
VRQA / ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Supervise and maintain a food safety plan
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Apply sensory analysis in food and/or beverage production
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Implement and review manufacturing of cereal products
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Implement and review processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Perform food tests
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Implement and review the processing of confectionery products
1 Year Full-time - Stage 1
Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing
Stage 2
Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan
Stage 2
Examine the biochemical properties of food
Stage 2
Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis
Stage 2
Develop a new food product
Stage 2
Conduct sensory analysis
Stage 2
Implement and review the production of fermented dairy products and dairy desserts
Stage 2
Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils
Stage 2
Specify and monitor the nutritional value of processed foods
Stage 2
Common Questions
The Diploma of Food Science and Technology incorporates studies in chemistry, biology and microbiology, preparing students to work in a myriad of roles across the food industry.
You'll develop a new food product to showcase to industry guests and an expert judging panel in an annual competition, learn from food industry specialists across a range of disciplines, and participate in guest lectures and field trips.
Graduates could be developing next-generation food products, working for a global food company, or running a small business in the food science and technology sector.
The course is delivered at William Angliss Institute's Melbourne campus, located at 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000.
The course code for the Diploma of Food Science and Technology at William Angliss Institute is FBP50121.
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