Food Processing Technology, Intermediate Technical Certificate
Program Outcomes:
Identify career opportunities in the local food processing and support industries through tours and guest speakers.
Develop a thorough understanding of how the different pieces of food processing equipment functions and how to troubleshoot.
Understand the importance of safety and the many elements of safety in a manufacturing plant.
Understand the different elements of sanitation in a food processing plant
Understand the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and how to develop and manage the HACCP plans for the food processing facility
Major Code: 4121T
**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor
Fall Semester Freshman Year
MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
SCIG GE | Any Gen. Ed. Science Course | 4 Credits |
FPTC 101 | Career Exploration in Manufacturing | 1 Credit |
FPTC 130 | Sanitation in Food Processing | 3 Credits |
FPTC 160 | General Industry Safety | 3 Credits |
Total: | 14 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
FPTC 140 | Intro to Food Tech and Processing | 4 Credits |
FPTC 165 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 Credits |
FPTC 170 | Intro to Equip in Food Processing | 3 Credits |
SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
Total: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 30