Diploma of Laboratory Technology Food Msl50122

TAFE NSW offers the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food) for students who want skills in food science linked to laboratory operations. Students learn to handle and analyse food samples using testing equipment, then report results. The course covers WHS procedures, including creating a food safety plan, and sustainability practices around food production, energy reduction, and food packaging.

Students work through a mixture of theory and practical course work. Learning outcomes include nutritional, allergen, and sensory analysis tests on food samples, plus monitoring and analysing the quality of test results and data. The qualification requires completion of 18 units of competency, including 5 core and 13 specialty units, with packaged specialty units tailored to customise the qualification.

Modules

• Process and interpret dataMSL924005
• Use laboratory application softwareMSL924006
• Maintain instruments and equipmentMSL934008
• Apply quality system and continuous improvement processesMSL934009
• Monitor the quality of test results and dataMSL935008
• Label foods according to legislative requirementsFBPFST4009
• Apply principles of food packagingFBPTEC4002
• Apply basic process engineering principles to food processingFBPTEC4004
• Apply an understanding of food additivesFBPTEC4005
• Examine the biochemical properties of foodFBPFST5005
• Provide input to production trialsMSL975032
• Conduct sensory analysisMSL975038

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

• Completion of the Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or
• Completion of the Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or
• Completion of a Certificate IV or higher in a relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline, as evidenced by your transcript or certificate, or
• You have technical laboratory skills, knowledge and employment experience as evidenced by a resume highlighting your experience in the area.

• food technologist
• production line manager
• quality systems coordinator
• food safety systems officer
• product development team member
• processing systems coordinator
• environmental systems officer (food processing)
• technical sales
• sensory testing technician
• product development technician