HND in Food production technology - NVQ 6

Entry - A/ Level (3 passes) any stream or O/ Level with certificate level

Duration - 2 Years / Four semesters (Full time)

Description -

Combining chemistry, food safety, confectionery, sensory analysis and microbiology, food science opens up a variety of rewarding careers in the food industry. Learn how to make food healthier, tastier and safer for consumers with the help of our expert teachers, guest lecturers and field trips.

Our teachers have extensive current food manufacturing industry experience and provide expert insights into all aspects of the food industry, its challenges and opportunities.

Take advantage of a varied and detailed learning experience. Your food science studies will include field trips and experiential learning, special guest lectures, networking opportunities and a major product development project where you can showcase your concept to an expert judging panel.


1st Semester Modules -

  1. Agro Environmental Science

  2. Plant Nursery Management

  3. Principles of Agricultural Engineering

  4. Principles of Plant Protection

  5. Vegetable Production - I

  6. Fruit Production - I

  7. Other Field Crop production

  8. Non-Ruminant Production

  9. Agricultural Extension and Training

2nd Semester Modules -

  1. Home Gardening

  2. Vegetable Production - II

  3. Fruit production - II

  4. Floriculture and Landscaping

  5. Cereal Crops Production

  6. Plantation & Export Agricultural Crop Production

  7. Operation & Maintenance of Agricultural Machinery

  8. Ruminant Production

  9. Fundamentals of Plant Breeding

3rd Semester Modules -

  1. Fundamentals of Laboratory and Field Research

  2. Agricultural Land Development

  3. Horticultural Crop Production and Management - I

  4. Other Field Crop Production and Management

  5. Plantation Crop production and Management

  6. Applied Plant Protection - I

  7. Agricultural Extension and Education

  8. Farm Management

  9. Agricultural Economics

4th Semester Modules -

  1. Food Science and Technology

  2. Irrigation and Water management

  3. Farming Systems

  4. Horticultural Crop Production and Management - II

  5. Export Agricultural Crop Production and Management

  6. Applied Plant Protection - II

  7. Livestock Production Management

  8. Agricultural Business Management

  9. Agricultural Sales and Marketing Management

Course Fee - 45,000 Rs / Semester or 180,000 Rs for entire program