About the course

The food industry finds itself responding to consumer demands for more refined, sophisticated, and convenient products with an increased responsibility for processors in terms of food safety and quality assurance standards. To help support the ever increasing demand to attract highly-skilled workers to the growing food and beverage processing industry in Ontario, the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Management, Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides extensive, hands-on training for careers in food and beverage processing, safety and quality assurance. This four term, full-time program is designed for students with previous degrees or diplomas in related sciences, engineering or food safety, and will add to previous education and skills that directly apply to the food processing environment. Curriculum focuses on principles of food safety and quality assurance standards applicable to the Canadian food and beverage processing industries. Food Chemistry and Microbiology, Food Safety Management Systems, Sanitation along with an in-depth review of Canadian and International Food Laws and Regulations are the core elements of this program. The program offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical knowledge including a co-op/project term to allow students to integrate in the Quality Assurance management team. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Sarnia
Spring (May), 2024	Sarnia
Fall (September), 2024	Sarnia
Winter (January), 2025	Sarnia
Spring (May), 2025	Sarnia
Fall (September), 2025	Sarnia
Winter (January), 2026	Sarnia
Spring (May), 2026	Sarnia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lambton College

Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, or equivalent in Science, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental, Pharmacy, Engineering, Instrumentation, Mathematics or related fields of study.

　　English Language Requirements

　　Applicants must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:

　　IELTS of 6.5

　　- or -

　　IELTS of 6.0 + Completion of EAP-3106 (English for Academic Purposes) during first term of study.

　　TOEFL iBT 79

　　-or-

　　TOEFL 70 + Completion of EAP-3106 (English for Academic Purposes) during first term of study.

　　Passed Lambton Institute of English placement test

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Lambton College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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