About Food Safety And Quality Assurance - Food Processing in Conestoga College
About the Program
The Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing program is a two-semester, full-time graduate certificate program designed for students having a previous degree or advanced diploma in science, food or engineering, and who want to be prepared for a career in the food processing industry in the area of food safety and quality assurance. The program offers a suite of courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge gained in previous education stages for direct applicability in the food processing environment with respect to food safety and quality assurance. The Food Safety and Quality Assurance program is unique in Ontario because students apply their learning in Conestoga's pilot plant facility, enabling learners to incorporate theoretical knowledge in quality assurance and food safety to the practical environment of food manufacturing. Upon completion, graduates will have practical experience in food safety applications in the industrial processing environment, a strong understanding of Canadian and international food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and knowledge of the inter-dependence between cleaning and sanitation principles, food safety concepts and quality assurance and quality control elements typical of the food processing sector.
Academic qualification equivalents
Requirements for Certificate/Diploma and Degree Programs
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate / Pre-University Certificate Statement of Marks / Transcript of Study
Requirements for Graduate Certificate Program
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets / Transcript of Study
English language requirements (one of the below):
Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE: Minimum score 60
Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- PTE: Minimum score 55
Conestoga College Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Number of Students |
16,500 |
| DLI Number |
019376158572 |
| Tuition Fee Range |
$6,900 - $33,630 |
| Application Cost |
CAD 100 |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
CAD 14,962 per year |
| Tests Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, CAEL, CanTEST |
| Minimum Test Scores Required |
IELTS – 6.5 bands
TOEFL (IBT) – 88 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio |
127:1 |
| Scholarships for International students |
Available |
Conestoga College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
Tuition Fee for different Conestoga College Programs
| Programs |
Domestic Candidates |
International Candidates |
| Degress (4-year program) |
8297- 10121 |
15726- 17156 |
| Advanced Diplomas (3-year program) |
4357- 6375 |
13998 - 21491 |
| Diplomas (2-year program) |
2151- 7541 |
13998- 21491 |
| Graduate Certificate (1-year and 2-year programs) |
3203- 20974 |
7481- 22584 |
| Certificate Programs (8 week to 1 Year) |
1626- 17246 |
5497- 17731 |
