HNC Food Industry with Macanagement

National Diploma in Land Based Technology (Certificate option)

Introduction
This qualification could open up a wide variety of lucrative career opportunities. The food industry is the biggest employer in the UK and there are jobs for those interested in technology, management, processing, food safety and in promoting innovative ideas in food.
There are huge opportunities for global travel if you work for some of the top food producing companies. This course could prepare you for a management career or act as a sound basis for a top-up degree in an associated subject such as quality management, food marketing or new product development.
Typically our part-time students already work in the food industry. Many food companies use this option to train potential future managers. This qualification is also a good choice for career changers.

Course Structure

The HNC is made up of 10 modules:
Year 1

• Academic and Professional Development
  
• Food Materials
  
• Food Preservation and Packaging
  
• Food Safety and Quality Management
  
• Work Based Learning 1
  

10 week or 1 year work placement

Year 2

• Food Chemistry and Microbiology
  
• Food Production Management
  
• New Food Product Development
  
• Nutrition
  
• Work Based Project
  

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Length of the course

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  HNC part-time:
  
  up to 3 years (fast track options available)
  
  

This course is also available as blended learning
Distance learning module options available

Part-time study:

• Apply directly to Reaseheath (application form at the back of our prospectus) or online
  

Further study

• Honours Degree in related topics, eg. quality management, food marketing, new product development or business
  
• 1 year 'top-up' to Foundation Degree Food Industry with Management which itself leads to an honours degree.
  

Career options

• Food business management
  
• Food retail management
  
• New product development
  
• Food journalist
  
• Supplier auditing
  

Requirement
Applicants to our courses will be considered on merit. Whilst 'A ' Levels and National Diplomas provide good guidelines as to the capabilities of younger entrants, adult candidates will find entry requirements less rigidly applied. Enthusiasm, experience and commitment will be taken into consideration. Applications from mature students and those with non-standard academic backgrounds, or with appropriate experience are considered on an individual basis.