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Certificate in Higher Education (CIHE) Food Industry with Management
 

Introduction

This course is designed to deliver the skills and knowledge required for a management career in the food industry. Typical students are currently employed in the food industry and wish to progress within their company and update their technical skills and knowledge.

Successful students often progress rapidly within their organisation and many food companies use this programme to train potential future managers. Alternatively you may be considering a change in career direction.

There is a skills shortage in the food industries and food companies are on the lookout for qualified personnel This is a modular course which can be studied at home, online or at College, leading with further study to Foundation Degree and Honours Degree awards.

You may register for the blended learning mode of study and study at home or in the work place using Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) software and the internet.

You should commit to studying independently and you will be offered formal lectures, practical sessions and assessment events while at college.

Course Structure

The course consists of 10 modules:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

  
     
 
 

At a glance

Length of the course

The distance learning and day release modes of study are typically completed within two years.   The course is modular and completion time may be shorter depending on the rate of individual progress.

Individual modules can be studied for Continuing Professional Development

Entry requirements

Applications from mature students and those with non-standard academic backgrounds, or with appropriate experience are considered on an individual basis.

Course costs 2008/09

  • Self financing students £204 per module

  • Employer funded fees £342 per module

Application

Contact Steve Pearce, tel: 01270 613233 or email: stevep@reaseheath.ac.uk

Further study

  • 1 year ‘top-up’ to Foundation Degree Food Industry with Management

  • 1 year ‘top-up’ to Foundation Degree Food Industry with Management which itself leads to an honours degree.

Career options

There are many different areas of employment in the food sector which offer interesting and challenging opportunities for progression and advancement.  These include team leader, supervisory and management positions in food manufacture, distribution and retailing including new product development, marketing, laboratory testing, food hygiene, nutrition and dietetics, production management, food engineering, and quality assurance.  There is a skills shortage in the food industries and food companies are on the lookout for qualified personnel.  Alternatively teachers and trainers may wish to update their food technology skills.

How to apply

Apply Online

This course is validated by Harper Adams University College

  
     
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