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Food Engineering Level 3 Advanced Diploma
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The Food Engineering Level 3 Advanced Diploma provides a comprehensive introduction to the science and technology behind food processing, quality control, product development, and manufacturing. This course is tailored for learners aiming to build expertise in food engineering principles that ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative production of food products.

Offered online for flexible study, this diploma equips students across the UK with practical and theoretical knowledge essential to excel in the food industry. Covering cutting-edge food engineering techniques, quality assurance standards, and sustainable manufacturing practices, this course is designed for those passionate about contributing to the future of food production.

Key Highlights:

  • Free Final Exam: Test your understanding of core food engineering concepts and applications with a no-cost final assessment.

  • Official Course Completion Certificate: Receive a free digital certificate recognising your proficiency in food engineering.

  • Trusted Provider: Delivered by a CPD-registered, UKRLP-listed, and AHOT-recognised provider, ensuring industry-respected certification.

This diploma provides a solid foundation for careers in food production, quality assurance, research, and development within the food engineering sector.

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

8
sections
35
lectures
1h 37m
total
    • 1: Disclaimer 01:00
    • 2: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Food Engineering 02:00
    • 3: Lesson 2 - Heat Transfer in Food Processing 02:00
    • 4: Lesson 3 - Mass Transfer in Food Processing 02:00
    • 5: Lesson 4 - Food Preservation Techniques 02:00
    • 6: Lesson 5 - Thermal Processing and Pasteurization 02:00
    • 7: Lesson 6 - Refrigeration and Freezing Processes 02:00
    • 8: Lesson 7 - Advanced Techniques in Food Packaging 02:00
    • 9: Lesson 1 - Principles of Quality Assurance in Food Industry 03:00
    • 10: Lesson 2 - Food Safety Standards and Regulations (UK and EU) 02:00
    • 11: Lesson 3 - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) 03:00
    • 12: Lesson 4 - Sensory Evaluation and Quality Assessment 02:00
    • 13: Lesson 5 - Food Microbiology and Hygiene 03:00
    • 14: Lesson 6 - Statistical Process Control in Food Production 02:00
    • 15: Lesson 7 - Food Traceability and Recall Procedures 03:00
    • 16: Lesson 1 - Product Development Lifecycle 03:00
    • 17: Lesson 2 - Formulation and Recipe Development 03:00
    • 18: Lesson 3 - Food Ingredient Functionality 02:00
    • 19: Lesson 4 - Food Product Sensory Analysis 03:00
    • 20: Lesson 5 - Food Product Costing and Pricing 03:00
    • 21: Lesson 6 - Food Labeling and Packaging Design 03:00
    • 22: Lesson 7 - Food Product Commercialization 03:00
    • 23: Lesson 1 - Food Plant Layout and Design 03:00
    • 24: Lesson 2 - Food Process Equipment and Machinery 03:00
    • 25: Lesson 3 - Automation and Control Systems in Food Production 03:00
    • 26: Lesson 4 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Food Equipment 02:00
    • 27: Lesson 5 - Energy Efficiency in Food Manufacturing 02:00
    • 28: Lesson 6 - Waste Management and Sustainability in Food Industry 02:00
    • 29: Lesson 1 - Group Project: Design and Optimization of a Food Process 02:00
    • 30: Lesson 2 - Individual Project: Food Product Development and Commercialization 02:00
    • 31: Lesson 3 - Research and Analysis of Emerging Trends in Food Engineering 03:00
    • 32: Lesson 1 - Practical Training in a Food Engineering Setting 03:00
    • 33: Lesson 2 - Applying Knowledge and Skills in a Real-World Environment 03:00
    • 34: Lesson 3 - Supervision and Evaluation of Work-Based Learning 03:00
    • 35: Final Exam 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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