FULL DESCRIPTION
This 16-month program runs four consecutive semesters, providing training for those interested in a career as a food processing technician in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. It includes courses on industrial maintenance, drawings and schematics, machine technology, pumps, valves, motor controls and PLCs, as well as an introduction to food science, food processing methods, food safety and an overview of the principles of food manufacturing. All theoretical training is supported by hands-on experience in mechanical shops, food processing experience at a semi-industrial (pilot plant) level, and co-op work in the industry.
