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Imparts the principles, practices, methods and systems of Safe and Assured Food for the Society
This Programme includes
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 PG Diploma has been developed in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. This programme is expected to meet the increasing human resource requirements for food safety and quality management professionals in the agriculture and food sectors.
Food Safety is a fundamental public health concern. The Food Safety and Quality has become an area of priority and necessity for manufacturers, retailers, caterers, regulators and consumers. Changing global patterns of food production, technological developments, international trade, the enforcement of Food Safety and Standards Act and its rules and regulations, public expectations for health protection and many other factors have created a huge demand for food safety and quality auditing professionals.
Eligibility
Graduation/ Post Graduation in Science with Chemistry/ Bio-chemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects.
Degree/ Post Graduation Degree in allied sciences like Agriculture/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ Post Harvest Technology/ Engineering/ Home Science/ Life Science/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Horticulture/ Dairy Technology/ Veterinary/ Fisheries/ Hotel Management and Catering/ Hospitality Management, etc.
Science graduates in disciplines like Geography, Statistics with Physics & Math, Art Subjects and Medical Lab technology and with minimum three years’ experience in food processing and /or quality control. These students should have minimum one year experience in quality control activities.
Art/ Commerce graduates with diploma in food science/ hotel management disciplines viz. fruits and vegetables, dairy technology, meat technology, cereal, pulses and oilseeds etc. with minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Processing/ Food Quality Control/ Hotel Management (food preparation/ food catering) and out of which two years’ experience should be in quality control activities. This shall provide vertical mobility to diploma holders.
B.A./ B.Com Graduates with minimum of 7 years’ experience in Food Processing/ Food Quality Control/ Hotel Management (food preparation/ food catering) or holding senior position in Govt./Semi Govt. Units involved in Food Quality Control.
Programme Fee
Rs. 14000/- for full programme Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable (University may revise the fee time to time. Please see the current prospectus, advertisement or IGNOU website for updated information).
Programme Objectives
To prepare professionals for development, implementation and auditing of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in the country.
Enabling the students to :
Ensure the safety and quality of food products as per mandatory legal requirements and voluntary standards including export regulations, if required;
Design and implement: Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Quality Management Systems (QMS): ISO 9001, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) : ISO 22000, Environmental Management Systems: ISO 14001, Laboratory Management System: ISO 17025 and Retail Standards ;
Be able to effectively plan, conduct, report and audit as per the guidelines of the ISO 19011; and
Undertake standard microbiological and chemical analysis of Food Products.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction of the programme is English.
Duration of the Programme
1 year (minimum) - upto 3 years (maximum)
Programme Structure
For successful completion of the programme, the candidate will have to pass the following eight courses.
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MVP–001 : FOOD FUNDAMENTALS AND CHEMISTRY (4+0: Theory Course)
Block 1: Introduction to Food Science
Block 2: Food Chemistry
Block 3: Food Analysis
Block 4: Food Processing and Preservation
MVPI–001 : FOOD MICROBIOLOGY (2+2: Integrated Course)
Block 1: Fundamentals of Food Microbiology
Block 2: Analytical Techniques in Microbiology
Practical Exercises
MVP–002 : FOOD LAWS and STANDARDS (4+0: Theory Course)
Block 1: Indian Food Regulatory Regime
Block 2: Global Scenario
Block 3: Export & Import Laws and Regulations
Block 4: Other Laws and Standards Related to Food
MVP–003 : PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY MANAGEMENT (4+0: Theory Course)
Block 1: Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
Block 2: Risk Analysis
Block 3: HACCP
Block 4: Other Food Safety Practices
MVP–004 : FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (4+0: Theory Course)
Block 1: Management Systems, Auditing and Accreditation
Block 2: ISO 9001 : 2000
Block 3: ISO 22000: 2005
Block 4: Laboratory Quality Management System
Block 5: Retailer Standards
MVPL–001 : FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY AUDITING (0+4: Practical Course)
MVPL–002 : CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (0+4: Practical Course)
MVPP–001 : PROJECT WORK (0+4: Project work)
List of Learner Support Centres (P) of the PGDFSQM programme Regional Centers wise*
Job Opportunities
Food safety and quality management professional in food and hospitality industry with likelihood of following job opportunities :
Quality Control Officer or Quality Assurance/ Management professionals in food /hospitality/ retail industry and laboratories,
Food Safety Officer in the regulatory bodies,
Food Auditor in Certification and Inspection bodies,
Trainer/ Counsellor in Food Safety & Quality Management Systems, and
Self-Employment as food certifying/auditing professionals for the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
Primary Contacts
Dr Mita Sinhamahapatra
Programme Coordinator (PGDFSQM)
School of Agriculture,
G Block, Zakir Hussain Bhawan,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068.
Phone: +91-011-29572976/ 29534773
E-mail: pgdfsqm@ignou.ac.in
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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