Food Manufacturing Technology
Short course
Build the technical skills to improve food manufacturing processes, develop new products and support safe, efficient and consistent production.
This course is designed for professionals working across food manufacturing, processing and product development who want to strengthen their technical capability and apply contemporary approaches in the workplace.
Through a combination of online learning, on-campus training and practical learning at industry sites, you’ll explore the technologies and processes that underpin modern food manufacturing.
You’ll learn how to:
- apply food preservation technologies to support product safety, quality and shelf life
- take new food products from concept through development and evaluation
- identify and implement process controls for food processing operations.
With a strong focus on practical, industry-based learning, the course will equip you with skills you can apply directly in the workplace to improve processes, support innovation and contribute to better manufacturing outcomes.
How you'll learn
This 8-week program includes 5 weeks of face-to-face delivery, through a combination of interactive online learning modules, in-person workshops and industry-based training (2 days).
At the completion of the 5 weeks of learning, students will be given time to complete the required assessments.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written assessments, skills portfolios and practical demonstrations.
Start date
18 February 2027
You must:
- be aged 18 years or over
- work in the food manufacturing sector
- have the support of your supervisor or employer
- hold a minimum of a Higher School Certificate (or equivalent).
The following groups are highly encouraged to apply as this training was designed with them in mind:
- junior technical staff or graduates developing skills and knowledge in product development and process control
- SME owners looking to develop skills and knowledge in commercialisation of a product from idea/small scale to commercial production/retail
- primary producers looking to value add or develop a new food product for market.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2026 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 681.9 KB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
Full fee: $1,600
Australia's Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) offers funded places in this course for people working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. You will need to contribute to the cost of your training through an upfront, non-refundable co-contribution fee of $150.
This program is free for UQ Alumni and FaBA delegates. Contact us for details.
To achieve this qualification you must complete 3 units of competency:
| Course name | Course code |
|---|---|
| Apply food preservation technologies | FBPFST4006 |
| Develop a new food product | FBPFST5008 |
| Identify and implement required process control for a food processing operation | FBPFST5002 |
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