Ontario College Diploma in Food Processing Technician (Optional Co-op)
Food Processing Technician (Optional Co-op) from Conestoga College provides training for those interested in a career as a food processing technician in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Duration
16 months
Starting Date
January, September
Tuition Fee
CAD 14,163
Location
Cambridge – Fountain Street
About the program
Food Processing Technician (Optional Co-op) from Conestoga College includes courses on industrial maintenance, drawings and schematics, machine technology, pumps, valves, motor controls and PLCs, as well as an introduction to food science, food processing methods, food safety and an overview of the principles of food manufacturing.
Careers
Graduates of this program will have strong knowledge of predictive/preventative/corrective maintenance procedures, equipment sanitation practices, health and safety practices, food safety practices, as well as good communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. They can expect to find employment in highly skilled positions such as machine operator, maintenance mechanic or millwright apprentice.
Courses Included
- Computer Applications
- Food Safety
- Food Processing
- Applied Technical Mathematics
- Machine Technology
- Technical Communications
- Electrical Theory, Motor Controls and HRAC
- Mechanical Systems and Repair