Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)

This Programme includes

Self learning course material
Video
Quiz
Discussion Forum
Access on Mobile, Tablet and Laptop/Desktop
Certificate from IGNOU after Successful Completion

The Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables aims to develop competent human resource in the field of post harvest management of fruits and vegetables and production of value added products from them. It intends to inculcate vocational and entrepreneurial skills to widen employment opportunities, particularly among rural youth and the disadvantaged sections of the society as well as self employment. It seeks to address the workforce requirements of the food processing industries and focuses on upgrading the knowledge and skills of existing workers. The programme caters to educational requirements of the horticulture farmers, food processors, skilled workers/technicians in the fruit processing industries, NGO functionaries/trainers, entrepreneurs, staff of Food Processing Training Centre (FPTC)/horticulture/post harvest/food processing departments of the states/central, rural educators, farmers, etc.

Programme Objectives

Develop human resource for post-harvest management and for primary processing of fruits and vegetables produce at the production areas/ clusters;
Impart knowledge & skills for minimizing the post-harvest losses and production of value added food products in the horticulture sector;
Train youth as young entrepreneurs for self-employment through food processing and associated activities; and
Enhance knowledge and technical proficiency in procurement of raw materials, preparation of value added products, prevention of losses in fresh and processed horticulture produce, marketing and economical aspects, managing small and medium enterprises.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction of the programme is English.

Eligibility

10+2 Senior secondary pass outs

Duration of the Programme

1 year (minimum) - up to 3 years (maximum)

Programme Fee

Rs. 14,400/- for full programme plus Registration fee of Rs.300/- (University may revise the fee time to time. Please see the current prospectus, advertisement or IGNOU website for updated information).

The salient features of this programme:

Focus on operational areas of post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables.
Courses designed and prepared by professional expert in the field of post harvest technology.
Student centered multimedia learning materials.
Strong students support services.
Opportunity to interact with leading experts through the teleconferencing.

Programme Structure

In order to be eligible for the award of the Diploma, a student has to complete the following 8 Courses (integrated with practical) equivalent to 32 credits (1 credit is equal to 30 study hours)

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BPVI-001 : FOOD FUNDAMENTALS

Block 1: Introduction to Food science & Technology

Block 2: Characteristics of Edible Agriculture Produce

Block 3: Nutrition

Block 4: Quality aspects

BPVI-002 : PRINCIPLES OF POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Block 1: Need & Importance

Block 2: Post Harvest Treatments

Block 3: Storage and marketing

Block 4: Processing and Preservation

BPVI-003 : FOOD CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Block 1: Introduction

Block 2: Food Constituents

Block 3: Food Physiology

Block 4: Food Fermentation

BPVI-004 : FOOD PROCESSING AND ENGINEERING - I

Block 1: Introduction

Block 2: Unit Operations: Milling, Size Reduction; Material handling & Transportation

Block 3: Value Added Products from Fruits & Vegetables

Block 4: Plant Layout, Equipment and Mechanisation

BPVI-005 : FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Block 1: Introduction

Block 2: Controlling Microorganisms

Block 3: Food Poisoning

Block 4: Safe Chemicals and Microbial Limits for Different Foods

BPVI-006 : FOOD PROCESSING AND ENGINEERING II

Block 1: Food Preservation by Application of Heat

Block 2: Food preservation through Water Removal

Block 3: Food Preservation through Temperature Reduction, Atmospheric Control and Irradiation

Block 4: Product Utilization

Block 5: Food Packaging

BPVI-007 : FOOD QUALITY TESTING AND EVALUATION

Block 1: Quality

Block 2: Testing and Evaluation

Block 3: Laboratory Equipment and Instrumentation

BPVI-008 : ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING

Block 1: Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship

Block 2: Setting up an Enterprise

Block 3: Planning for the Enterprise

Block 4: Marketing Management of the Enterprise

Block 5: Assessing Performance

List of Learner Support Centres (P) of the DVAPFV programme Regional Centers wise*

Job Opportunities

Procurement assistant, fruits and vegetables grader, post-harvest technician, plant operator/production technician/supervisor in fruit and vegetable processing industry, quality control assistant, packaging supervisor, cold storage supervisor, transport supervisor, retail supervisor, marketing assistant, trainer and self-entrepreneur.

Primary Contacts

Dr. Mukesh Kumar

Programme Coordinator

School of Agriculture,

G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,

IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068.

Phone: +91-011-29572976/ 29534773

E-mail: dvapfv@gmail.com

The Director,

School of Agriculture,

G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,

IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

Phone: +91-011-29533167

Tele Fax: +91-011-29533167

E-mail: soa@ignou.ac.in

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