Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) – (Part of Package)
Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) – (Part of Package)
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests. The Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) will strengthen your laboratory skills and prepare you for roles as a laboratory officer or technician in the food manufacturing industry. At TAFE NSW, you will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests. The Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) will strengthen your laboratory skills and prepare you for roles as a laboratory officer or technician in the food manufacturing industry.
At TAFE NSW, you will study the very latest techniques for the widest range of analysis in our chemical and biological labs. These have been built to strict OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development) Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines to simulate real working laboratories. There is a strong focus on practical skills, as well as supervisory and safety skills which will make you a highly sought after graduate.
Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
Process and interpret data
Analyse data and report results
Monitor the quality of test results
Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry
Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plans
Perform food tests, chemical tests and procedures
Provide input to production trials
Conduct sensory analysis and perform food analysis
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical skills in laboratory techniques including:
Sampling techniques
Calibration techniques
Analysis of food and related materials
Stand out in a global job market with a range of key professional skills that equip you with:
Effective communication
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail with a strong focus on quality
An honest and reliable nature
Key drivers of this growth include the increasing need for laboratory automation, development of integrated lab informatics solutions, increasing need to comply with regulatory standards, and the growing demand in biobanks/biorepositories.
REQUIREMENTS
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
- Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
