Food Technology
This Diploma in Food Technology focuses on Food Science and Food Processing Technology as well as an integration of the two disciplines. These are the areas of major concern to the consumer, government, Non-Governmental Organizations and the food industry.
This Food Technology Diploma program is designed to meet the increasing demand for food processing technologists who have a thorough knowledge of Food Science.
This diploma programme is aimed at producing graduates with thorough knowledge in all aspects of Food Science and Technology including food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, food quality assurance, food processing and preservation, food analysis, food biotechnology, food product development and marketing, food industry management, food and nutrition security, and research techniques in food science and food processing technology.
The Diploma in Food Technology programme has an emphasis on practical
training and students will carry out an elaborate special project on any
food commodity.
The goal of this course is to equip/provide appropriate in depth of knowledge and skills in subjects related to the food industry for the graduates of diploma in Food Science and processing Technology.
Course Careers
- Food Product or Ingredient Development Scientist
- Sensory Scientist
- Food Microbiologist or Food Safety Expert
- Food Process and Packaging Design Engineer
Expected Working Field
- Hospitals
- Food Industries
- Non-government organizations
- Self-employment: open a nutrition clinic
- Research institutions
- Academic institutions
- Sports as a nutritionist consultant
- Quality Control Supervisor
- Non-government organizations
- Self-employment: Open a nutrition clinic
Colleges offering Food Technology Diploma
Eldoret Technical Training Institute was established in 2009 with a vision to build a world-class prestigious institution offering innovative and high-quality education, a unique learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities,... ...read more
Advent College of Technology is a Middle-level college registered by the Ministry of Education and accredited by TVETA to offer vocational training in the republic of Kenya. Advent... ...read more
Imperial College of Medical and Health Sciences is a registered private tertiary medical training institution regulated by TVETA. The college is committed to training health and medical courses... ...read more
Sot Technical Training Institute believes quality and efficiency are inexorably linked. In order to provide those we serve with unmatched programs, products, and services, it is imperative that... ...read more
KIPS TECHNICAL COLLEGE is a premier Tertiary Institution established and mandated to operate as an Educational Training Institute by the TIVET Authority under the Ministry of Higher Education,... ...read more
African Institute of Research and Development Studies AIRADS College is the best College that provides a holistic training, innovation, and research environment to equip trainees with the best... ...read more
The Nyeri National Polytechnic is one of the TVET institutions charged with the mandate of training middle-level technical and vocational labor force. In the global arena, Science, Technology... ...read more
The Kabete National Polytechnic is a Government Institution of higher learning which was founded in 1924. The Institute has trained many graduates who are currently well placed in... ...read more
The Eldoret National Polytechnic has recorded tremendous growth in the development of middle-level training as an institution since its inception. It has continually fulfilled its mandate in training... ...read more
North Horr Technical Training Institute is a TVETA registered Public Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County. ...read more
Mawego Technical Training Institute is a middle-level Public Institution located in Mawego Kadongo road, Homabay county, Kenya. It is situated 15km from Oyugis town and 18km from Kendu... ...read more
Friends College Kaimosi is a public college located in Vihiga County, Western Region of Kenya within the Kaimosi Mission Complex along the Kisumu – Chavakali – Kapsabet –... ...read more
Paramount Chief Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PCKTTI) is a public institution of higher learning under the Ministry of Education State Department for Vocational and Technical Training. PCKTTI is... ...read more
Nairobi Technical Training Institute is a middle-level college that offers Training Courses up to the Diploma level. The college offers Technical Training in Engineering Information Technology that are... ...read more
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), formerly Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI), is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution. KCNP was established in 1950 as... ...read more
Keroka Technical Training Institute is one of the institutions of higher learning in the Western Nyanza Region in Kenya. It is also one of the fastest-growing institutions in... ...read more