Advanced Diploma in Food Inspection
School of Workforce Enhancement and Development
Upskilling Academy
Programme Description
This programme prepares the Public Health Inspector for his/her role in monitoring food safety practices in the food industry; educating food vendors, food producers/manufacturers, restaurants and groceries on food safety and hygiene practices; granting of licenses to food sellers to operate; and enforcing legislation related to food sale and distribution.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
An Associate in Applied Science in Environmental Health degree or a NIHERST Diploma in Public Health.
Mature Entry: Applicants 25 years of age and over, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience are also be considered for admission. Such candidates must submit a detailed curriculum vita with an application for admission. Candidates who possess extensive work experience and have not met these academic pre-requisites will be interviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis. The academic department may also conduct interviews to determine the candidate’s readiness to pursue this programme.
Experience as a Public Health Inspector/Public Health Officer will be an asset.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in Major | ENVH 330 | Food Inspection I | 4 |
| Course in Major | ENVH 334 | Food Inspection II | 3 |
| Course in Major | ENVH 322 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| Course in Major | ENVH 312 | Food Packaging and Labelling | 2 |
| Course in Major | ENVH 342 | Meat Inspection | 2 |
| Course in Major | ENVH 307 | Noise and Air Pollution in the Food Industry | 1 |
| Course in Major | ENVH 310 | Food Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ENVH 347 | Food Borne Disease Investigations | 3 | |
| Total Credits Major Courses | 21 | ||
| Support Course | LAWW 123 | Professional Ethics | 2 |
| Support Course | COMM 100 | Technical Report Writing | 1 |
| Support Course | SOBE 103 | Conflict Management - Workshop for PHI | 1 |
| MGMT 105 | Introduction to Supervisory Management | 3 | |
| Total Credits Support Courses | 7 |
Additional Information
Semester
September & January Semesters
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
No
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
Chaguanas Campus
Email:
professionaled@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 2601, 2640, 2641, 2642, 2643, 2644
