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Dairy Processing 3
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Products Food Processing (Level 3) with strands in Product Quality Implementation
SX1708
Course details
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Jan 2021
- Part-time
- $2,453*
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free Policy or MPTT
- Level 3
- Hamilton City Campus
This programme will not be offered in 2019.
Summary
The programme aims to give students the basic knowledge and skills they need to enrol in Year 1 of the two-year New Zealand Diploma in Dairy Processing (Level 6), which is also delivered at Wintec.
This programme is designed for current employees of the New Zealand dairy manufacturing industry. Students will develop skills and knowledge to work in a product quality role in a primary products food processing operation.Delivery
The Dairy Processing 3 programme will be delivered as one 3-week block course and two 2-week blocks at the Wintec Hamilton City Campus, which is located in the centre of Hamilton City. View block course dates.
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Online student learning
Approximately three hours per week. Online teaching and learning support will be provided between teaching blocks and there will be online tasks and activities to complete in a sequential manner.To complete this programme of study, all students will need access to a computer with internet access (either at home or at work) for the entirety of the programme.
Induction session
There will be an introductory induction session on the first day of class.
During the first teaching block students will receive:
- Information about the structure and format of the programme
- Instruction in the use of Moodle (online teaching and learning platform) to access class notes, quizzes, activities and other teaching and learning resources between teaching blocks
- Information about Wintec laboratory health and safety requirements
Career/further opportunities
Graduates of the programme will have the skills and knowledge to work as junior environmental officers or product quality checkers in a primary products food processing operation, such as dairy processing. Graduates may also apply to study the New Zealand Diploma in Dairy Processing (Level 6)
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 20 credits at NCEA Level 1; including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.0 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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Pathways
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Year 1 students starting January 2020
Date: To be confirmed
Time: 9 - 10am
Venue: D Block, City Campus - D2.01
Introduction to Moodle
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: A Block, City Campus - A2.04b
Your classes will commence at 1pm on your first day.
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