Agricultural and fish products inspectors

Dietary technicians

FOODSAFE Level 1 is required for food service establishment operators and front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. FOODSAFE Level 2 is required for foodservice owners, managers, kitchen managers, and executive chefs who have taken Level 1. You can earn these certifications through successful completions of the courses.

Food service supervisors

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies and processes for food products. These programs include courses in food engineering, food preservation and handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance.

Food technology and processing

This instructional program class comprises any scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. These programs include courses in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences.

Nutrition sciences

Food Related Diplomas

Agricultural and fish products inspectors inspect agricultural and fish products for conformity to prescribed production, storage and transportation standards. They are employed by government departments and agencies and by private sector food processing companies. Supervisors of agricultural and fish products inspectors are also included in this unit group.

Food service supervisors supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food. They are employed by hospitals and other health care establishments and by cafeterias, catering companies and other food service establishments.

The BCIT Food Processing, Safety, and Quality Diploma program trains students to work in the dynamic food processing industry. Our industry-leading instructors train you in food analysis, quality control, food preservation, product development, food microbiology and food safety. Graduate with all the practical skills you need to start your career.

Food Processing, Safety, and Quality Diploma

The Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations is a two-year diploma where students study the science, production and business of brewing craft beer. The program combines building a solid foundation in brewing science with hands-on practical learning in our state-of-the-art 2 hectoliter pilot brewery located on the Langley campus. The curriculum was developed in consultation with the BC Craft Brewers Guild and an Advisory Committee consisting on local brewmasters, brewery owners and industry experts.

Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma

The Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health Transfer program is a second year entry program; students must complete all required courses before receiving an offer of admission. Current high school students and interested applicants can apply to Associate of Science: Food and Nutrition to complete the courses required for entry.  
 
The Diploma in Food, Nutrition, and Health Transfer is a limited enrolment program, developed in collaboration with UBC. Graduates of this program with a 3.0 CGPA will receive acceptance to the Land and Food Systems Faculty and be eligible to apply to the 3rd year of the dietetics degree program. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/food-nutrition-and-health-transfer/program-curriculum.html).


Food, Nutrition, and Health Transfer Diploma

The Nutrition and Food Service Management Diploma provides educational opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue a career in food service management and attain membership with the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM). The focus of this accredited diploma program is on the health care sector. The curriculum incorporates core food service courses in food service management, operations, and nutrition combined with academic studies in related disciplines. You'll apply the concepts of food service management through a variety of practicum and fieldwork experiences. 

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