HND in Food Technology (2 Years)

This industry-driven diploma equips students with scientific and technical skills to transform raw agricultural produce into safe, nutritious, and marketable food products across Africa’s growing food industry.

Program Focus:

1. Core Food Science & Technology:

  • Food chemistry & microbiology

  • Thermal processing (pasteurization, canning)

  • Dairy, meat, grains, and tropical fruit processing

  • Food preservation & packaging technologies

2. Quality & Safety Systems:

  • HACCP & ISO 22000 standards

  • Food labeling & regulatory compliance

  • Sensory evaluation & shelf-life testing

3. Entrepreneurship & Innovation:

  • Value-added product development

  • Small-scale food business management

  • Food product marketing & branding

Hands-On Training:

✔️ 600+ hours in food processing labs
✔️ Industry visits to breweries, mills & packaging plants
✔️ Business pitch competition for student-developed products
✔️ 400-hour industry internship

Career Pathways:

  • Food Processing Technician

  • Quality Control Analyst

  • Product Development Assistant

  • Food Safety Officer

  • Agri-Food Entrepreneur

African Context Specialization:

🔹 Indigenous food modernization (e.g., plantain flour, hibiscus drinks)
🔹 Street food safety upgrades
🔹 Fortified foods for malnutrition prevention

Progression Options:

→ BSc Food Science/Technology (Direct Entry Year 3)
→ Certified Food Scientist (IFST, NIFST)

Ideal For:

Students passionate about reducing post-harvest losses and creating innovative African food products.

Accredited by [National Food Safety Agencies] and aligned with WHO food standards.

Key Equipment Mastered:

  • Spray dryers & extruders

  • pH meters & water activity analyzers

  • Vacuum packaging machines