Food Engineering Level 3 Advanced Diploma
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Overview
Certificates
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.
Assessment details
Final Exam
Included in course price
Curriculum
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Disclaimer 01:00
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Lecture 1: Food Processing Techniques 14:00
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Lecture 2: Food Quality Control and Assurance 18:00
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Lecture 3: Food Product Development 20:00
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Lecture 4: Food Manufacturing and Equipment 15:00
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Lecture 5: Food Engineering Projects 07:00
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Lecture 6: Work-Based Learning (Internship/Placement) 09:00
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Assessment 13:00
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Description
The Food Engineering Level 3 Advanced Diploma offers a detailed curriculum designed to develop technical skills and scientific understanding critical to the food engineering industry. The course covers essential processes, quality control measures, product development strategies, manufacturing equipment, and real-world applications.
The course includes six extensive lectures:
Food Processing Techniques: Introduction to food engineering fundamentals, heat and mass transfer processes, food preservation methods including thermal processing and refrigeration, and advanced packaging technologies.
Food Quality Control and Assurance: Principles of quality assurance, UK and EU food safety standards, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), sensory evaluation, food microbiology, statistical process control, and traceability systems.
Food Product Development: Understanding product lifecycle management, formulation and recipe creation, ingredient functionality, sensory analysis, costing and pricing, labelling, packaging design, and commercialization.
Food Manufacturing and Equipment: Layout and design of food plants, food processing machinery, automation and control systems, maintenance practices, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives in food manufacturing.
Food Engineering Projects: Collaborative and individual projects focusing on process design, product development, and emerging trends analysis in food engineering.
Work-Based Learning: Practical internship or placement in a food engineering setting, applying learned skills under supervision, and gaining valuable industry experience.
This course combines scientific theory with hands-on practice, preparing learners for successful careers in food engineering and manufacturing industries.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the Award in Education and Training (AET) Level 3 Advanced Diploma course, learners will receive a free digital certificate. Course Line, an award-winning educational brand, ensures this qualification is recognised by employers and industry professionals.
Who is this course for?
The Food Engineering Level 3 Advanced Diploma is ideal for individuals interested in food science, production, and engineering roles within the food manufacturing sector. It suits school leavers, career changers, and adult learners seeking to develop or formalise their knowledge of food engineering principles.
This course benefits aspiring food technologists, quality assurance officers, product developers, and manufacturing supervisors aiming to advance their careers with industry-relevant skills.
If you have a passion for innovation, food safety, and sustainable production, this diploma provides the technical expertise to support your career ambitions.
Requirements
Learners should have basic written English skills to fully engage with course materials and complete assessments. A reliable internet connection and access to a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone are essential. Prior interest or experience in food science or engineering is advantageous but not mandatory.
Career path
Graduates can pursue roles as food engineers, quality control specialists, product development technologists, manufacturing supervisors, or research assistants within the food industry. This diploma opens pathways to advanced study and professional growth in food engineering and technology.
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