The document provides information about food science and technology programs at RMIT University. It discusses the Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications which develop skills in food product manufacture, food science, food safety and production efficiency. The programs include courses covering topics like chemistry, food analysis, nutrition, microbiology and food processing. Students gain practical experience through work placements at food companies and labs.

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18. It takes a lot of work and resources to make a food product!

19. How do you become a food scientist? School Certificate in Food Processing I,II,III Certificate IV & Diploma in Food Science and Technology Bachelor of Science (Food Science )(Honours) Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) Master of Applied Science (Food Technology) PhD in Food Science Workforce Pathways in Food Science & Food Technology at RMIT

22. Year 1 SUBJECTS 20 Manufacture meat & meat products 20 Process & handle poultry & egg prd 20 Manufacture fish & seafood prod 30 Operate Spreadsheet application 30 Operate Database application 50 Apply principles food packaging 20 Apply fundamentals of nutrition 20 Identify nutrition fundamental 10 Fermentation process food prdc 40 Water & waste management principles 20 Process fruit and vegetables 20 Manufacture diary products 80 Perform microbiological techn 20 Plan career in food technology 30 Communicate in the workplace 20 Dev & update food ind knowledge 10 Concentration & drying food prd 15 High Temperature preservation 15 Low temperature preservation 15 Identify unit operations 15 Principles food spoilage/cntrl 15 Understanding food processing 40 Principles OH&S food industry 15 Principles of hazard analysis 15 Apply hygiene & sanitation pract 15 Sensory analysis fundamentals 30 Demonstrate quality management 60 Apply chemical knowledge 70 Process & interprt physical data Contact Hours Course Name

23. Year 2 SUBJECTS 80 Analyse nutritional issues 45 Understand nutritional biochemistry 25 Plan and conduct research project 100 Perform food tests 40 Conduct sensory analysis 40 Critical control point requirements 20 Statistical process control 20 Use structured problem solving 20 Apply understanding food additives 20 Manufacture cereal products 20 Manufacture beverages products 20 Manufacture edible fats and oils 50 Work within lab/field workplace 60 Biochemical properties of food 40 Understanding canning process 50 Effective workplace relationships 50 Participate in product recalls 20 Interpret Sampling Plans 40 Apply workplace statistics 60 Perform basic tests 50 Perform microbiological tests Contact Hours Course Name

25. RMIT Students at Parmalat

26. RMIT Students at SPC Ardmona

27. RMIT Students at the Supply Chain Knowledge Centre

28. RMIT Students visit Food Science Australia

29. RMIT Students visit Salad Fresh

30. RMIT Students visit Donnybrook farmhouse cheese

31. RMIT students completing Food Chemistry

32. RMIT students making beer

33. RMIT students making cheese

34. RMIT students making Ice Cream

35. RMIT students making sausages