Food and Edible Technology, Safety and Quality Diploma

Earn Your Certifications – Today!

The Food and Edible Technology, Safety and Quality Diploma Program is designed to help students develop a hands-on approach to food safety and quality, while allowing them the opportunity to earn food safety certification. Learners in our program additionally benefit from a specialized education which emphasizes GMPs, HACCP, BRC and PCP to ensure that products comply with safety and quality standards.

The program incorporates the specialized knowledge and skills required to implement the fundamental principles of quality assurance. Additionally, the program is designed to be equally useful for entry level or ongoing career development in the food and beverage industry. This program is equally beneficial to those who want to complement their pre-existing skills and knowledge by upgrading. AAPS’ integrated approach affords students with the foundation and knowledge to develop, implement, and maintain the food safety program using tools such as GMPs and HACCP to ensure that products comply with national and international safety and quality standards. Diploma in Food and Edible Technology, Safety and Quality Courses Include:

Food Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Food Plant Sanitation
Introduction to Food Chemistry
Introduction to Food Processing
Food Product Development
Food Microbiology
Introduction to Food Science
Food Safety (GMPs, HACCP, PCP, BRC, and SQF)
Analytical Laboratory Instrumentation or FTSQ Project (only for online student)

AAPS Online Learning – Integrated Approach

Take your career farther at your own convenience

AAPS believes in a bright future for our students, and we don’t want to limit their career development opportunities simply because they are unable to attend classes in person. Our online learning option offers learners a flexible, integrated learning experience which will allow you to access your courses at your own pace.

Food Safety Certifications

Food safety certifications are necessary to work in many food and beverage related environments, including for food and beverage servers, people who work in food preparation and people who work in an institutional setting, as well as large scale food manufacturing. Many employers also have a preference for candidates who can meet a high caliber of skills and standards for food safety and quality. Additionally, possession of the right qualifications can also help a person with industry experience advance their career, including training others. Students who are registered in the Food and Edible Technology, Safety and Quality Diploma Program are eligible to attend the training session “Food Handling Certificate” free of charge ($70 Value) and obtain the Food Handler certificate issued by the City of Toronto. This Certificate is valid for five years.