HND food quality and manufacture ‐ a new course in Worcester Available to Purchase

A new HND course has been launched in Worcester, through the co‐operation of local colleges, capitalising on their strengths and experience and new facilities. The course is aimed at producing technical staff for the food and drinks industry to fill a gap in the market. Graduates will gain a good overview of the industry but have a particular focus on quality control and assurance aspects. The course is of two years’ duration full‐time study and includes a 20‐week work placement between the two years. There is scope for part‐time study and Accreditation of Prior Learning for suitable candidates. It is envisaged that the course will attract a good range of candidates from school leavers to more mature and experienced applicants, all of whom are interested in furthering their knowledge of the food industry, relevant technical skills and their employability.