Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, Red Seal certification or equivalent preferably in culinary, bake, nutrition, food science or similar agri-business discipline
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above*
Note:
*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Professional Attire-Uniform Required
High level of customer service
Ability to work successfully in both an independent and team environment
Keen interest in cultural diversity
Aptitude for language study
Professionalism
Prepare for a supervisory career in the food-processing industry with Food Processing - Operational Leadership. Supervisors in food and beverage processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food and beverage products.
During this one-year postgraduate certificate, students will apply concepts that lead to excellence in food processing and business processes with a focus on quality assurance, food safety and continuous improvement including lean six sigma to design systems. This program also offers hands-on learning experiences with local food processing industry partners. Courses such as Supervision, Mentorship and Employee Engagement, Human Resource Management and Project Management provide foundational business operations knowledge to help you become a leader in the industry.
Take your career further in the food and beverage processing industry
Upon graduation, you will be prepared for careers in the food and beverage processing establishments such as:
Fruit and vegetable processing plants
Dairies
Flour mills
Bakeries
Sugar refineries
Fish plants
Meat plants
Breweries
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Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
SFTY-6012, Food Safety, Traceability & QA, 4, ,
FDMG-6018, Foundations of Food Processing, 4, ,
SANI-6001, Cleaning & Sanitation, 3, ,
MGMT-6175, Supervision & Employee Engagement, 3, ,
MGMT-7007, Human Resources Management, 3, ,
FDMG-6019, Food Production-Operational Management, 3, ,
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
SFTY-6010, Quality Assurance Systems, 4, ,
MTNC-6002, Total Food Production Maintenance, 2, ,
MGMT-6176, Continuous Quality in FP Operations, 4, ,
MGMT-6173, Supply Chain Functionality, 2, ,
SFTY-6011, Occupational Health & Safety, 2, ,
MGMT-3011, Project Management, 3, ,
MGMT-6174, Lean Management/Capstone, 4, ,
This one-year full-time program is designed to prepare graduates for a supervisory career in the food-processing industry. Learners will apply concepts that lead to excellence in food processing and business processes with a focus on quality assurance, food safety, and continuous improvement including lean six sigma to design systems.
Supervisors in food and beverage processing supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who operate processing and packaging machines, and workers who grade food and beverage products. They are employed in fruit and vegetable processing plants, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, sugar refineries, fish plants, meat plants, breweries and other food and beverage processing establishments.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
