WITH a thriving food and drink industry in Northamptonshire combining some of the country’s most recognisable brands, through to smaller, independent businesses and successful pop-up micro businesses, Moulton College’s state-of-the-art new Food and Drink courses and Innovation Centre opens at the perfect time to maximise this.
From September, students will learn from experienced and enthusiastic lecturers, and have access to high-quality facilities equipped with a food technology suite, sensory rooms and micro-brewery. This investment demonstrates how Moulton College is committed to developing students ready for employment within the food and drink industry at the completion of their courses.
The college is keen to engage and work with local businesses in the area that are open to providing work experience, tours, speeches and other opportunities to students in the upcoming months. Contact for more information.
Identifying the need for skilled professionals in a variety of roles in the industry is key to the philosophy of these courses at Moulton College, with students potentially progressing on to careers such as food technologists, food engineers, food scientists, professional bakers and nutritionists.
Interest in the courses at Moulton is high, and there is still time for prospective students to apply before September in the following areas:
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Bakery
An introduction to the bakery industry that develops students’ bread, patisserie and cake-making skills, whilst instilling standards for hygiene and large-scale equipment use.
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery
This course builds on the principles of baking, and teaches students a range of skills and methodology around areas such as large-scale production of chocolate, bread and advanced patisserie making.
Level 3 Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health
This course is designed to develop a deep knowledge and recognition of the links between food, nutrition and health, with topics including food microbiology, product development and operational management.
Level 3 Diploma in Food Technology and Management
Covering a range of topics such as food sciences, practical production and technology, there is also the chance for students to gain additional certificates in health and safety and food hygiene to boost their career options.
For more information and application details for food and drink courses at Moulton College, visit www.moulton.ac.uk