Food Processing Technology Technical Certificate

The attached documents outline the Technical Certificate (Intermediate Technical Certificate) requirements, totaling 30 hours of coursework, as approved by the College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State Professional Technical Association. The documents provide website information, as well as a brief description of each course. Upon completion of the Technical Certificate in Food Processing Technology students will: Recognize scientific and technological concepts related to food processing. Develop a thorough understanding of the principles of sanitation, food safety, quality and control in the food processing industry. Understand the importance of personal safety practices. Identify career opportunities in the food processing industries. Describe how controls, instrumentation and automation are used in food processing. Demonstrate critical-thinking/problem solving skills. Possess foundational skills for additional learning and advancement in the food industry.
Microsoft Word This document is the general outline of the approved technical certificate program. (15 KB)
Microsoft Word This document is a visual representation of the Food Processing Technology program website. (241 KB)
Adobe PDF This file is the program course checklist for students to track progress within the program. (114 KB)
Microsoft Word This is the Agriculture 280, Food System Science Syllabus (57 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 101, Overview of Food Industry, Syllabus (41 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 130, Sanitation in Food Processing, Syllabus (53 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 140, Intro to Food Technology and Processing, Syllabus (64 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 165, Lean Manufacturing, Syllabus (53 KB)
Microsoft Word This file is the FPTC 170, Intro to Equipmet in Food Processing, Syllabus (54 KB)

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Date:
2014-05
Primary Material Type:
Program
Other Material Types:
Program Planning Resources
Institution:
College of Southern Idaho
Subjects:
Food Processing, Automation and Controls, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Milk, Cheese, Fish, Yogurt

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Chobhani, Clif Bar, Glanbia, Idaho Milk Products, Clear Springs, McCain Foods, Falls Brand, Jerome Cheese
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Food Manufacturing -- Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences (01)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
  • Other
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Number of weeks per course:
15
Number of courses in the program:
7 Program Specific, 3 General Education
Program Delivery Format:
Hybrid/blended

Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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