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Diploma of Food Science and Technology


 National Code: FBP50121
 TAFE SA Code: TP01316


2025 start

Description

Food science and technology studies cover food biochemistry, microbiology, mathematics, quality systems and food safety, and sensory analysis. This Diploma is your pathway to a variety of careers in the dynamic and growing food technology industry. You’ll learn about the science that underpins food development and creating new foods. Gain practical skills as you research and develop your own new food product, participate in industry tours and field trips, and produce a range of value-added food products including cheese, ice cream, confectionery, olive oils, and jams and sauces. Enjoy learning from experienced food industry professionals as you study in our world class facilities.

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12 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Regency Park

852356

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Full & Part Time
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
This course is recommended for those interested in the Food Science industry in areas such as Research and Development and Food Science Technologies.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes are conducted at Regency campus from Monday to Friday 10.00 to 5.00pm.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need basic computer skills and have effective communication, collaboration and teamwork skills.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Laboratory coat $60.00 (approximately).

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Full Fee
$5,405
$10,810

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This Qualification targets those working in technical and management roles covering product development, food safety and quality, food production and distribution, environmental factors and functions, and the management and review of workplace systems. The job role requires technical skills and knowledge in the science and technology that support food processing. Job titles may include food technologist, production manager, food testing manager, quality systems manager, food safety systems manager, product development team leader, processing systems manager, environmental manager (food processing).

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Food Science and Technology (FBP50121)
    During the course you will research and develop your own new food product, participate in industry tours, produce a range of value-added food products including cheese, ice cream, confectionery, olive oils, jams and sauces, experiment with the production of a range of beverages including beer, coffee and soft drinks and you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly qualified industry professionals in world class facilities. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 11 core units and 9 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply food microbiological techniques and analysis 70
    Conduct sensory analysis 40
    Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles 50
    Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan 60
    Develop, manage and maintain quality systems for food processing 60
    Examine the biochemical properties of food 70
    Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation 50
    Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40
    Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 50
    Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry 65
    Supervise and maintain a food safety plan 50

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply an understanding of food additives 50
    Apply principles of food packaging 50
    Conduct a traceability exercise 50
    Implement and review the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils 30
    Implement and review the processing of high and low boil confectionery 30
    Implement and review the production of gums and jellies 30
    Implement and review the production of ice creams and frozen dairy products 60
    Manage and evaluate new product trials 60
    Perform chemical tests and procedures 100

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Diploma of Food Science and Technology
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