This Program provides an initial qualification in food technology for individuals who wish to work in an extensive range of positions including quality assurance, new product development, auditing, food inspection, analysis and testing, production, sales and marketing, management, teaching and training.

The food and beverage processing industry offers excellent employment opportunities as there is a strong demand for highly skilled and trained individuals. Employment prospects in the food and beverage manufacturing has increased in recent years. Employment options are diverse with job security likely for highly skilled graduates who are practical, analytical, methodical and organised. 

Graduates can obtain work as a food manufacturing supervisor or team leader, quality assurance officer or manager and technical sales representative for suppliers of food and beverage ingredients and equipment.

Salaries vary depending on the role however many graduates can earn in the vicinity of $40,000 to $60,000. To pursue a successful career as a food technologist, a person must be methodical, disciplined, flexible, passionate, highly motivated, analytical, a good problem solver, and a team player. They should also be passionate about the physical, chemical and microbiological properties of food.