Program Overview

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing program at Conestoga College is a two-semester graduate certificate designed for individuals with a science, food, or engineering background. The program enhances students' skills in food safety and quality assurance, providing practical experience in Conestoga's pilot plant facility. Graduates are prepared for careers in the food processing industry, including roles as food safety specialists, quality assurance technicians, and HACCP coordinators. The program is unique in Ontario due to its emphasis on practical application in the industrial processing environment.