Food Processing Technology, Intermediate Technical Certificate
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 130 | Sanitation in Food Processing | 3 Credits |
| FPTC 160 | General Industry Safety - OSHA 30 | 3 Credits |
| AETC 135 | Controls and Instrumentation | 3 credits |
| Total: | 16 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| FPTC 140 | HACCP / Food Safety Management | 4 Credits |
| FPTC 170 | Equipment 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 |
| AETC 165 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 credits |
| Total: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 32