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What we do

Food & Pharmaceuticals develops course and resources for:

•	food & beverage manufacture; wine production
•	food laboratory techniques
•	food technology; canning operations
•	pharmaceutical processes

Our courses cater for paraprofessional/technician level training in food technology, pharmaceutical and cosmetic technology and operator level training for food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing workers.

Training is developed for specific sectors of the food industry including general foods (grocery manufacture), milling, dairy, fruit and vegetables, edible fats and oils, aerated waters, confectionary and wine.

Programs developed are provided as short courses, traineeships, certificates and diploma courses.

Development of courses involves consultations with a range of stakeholders from industry, community groups and specialist NSW TAFE units such as the Disabilities Unit, Aboriginal Development Unit and the Multicultural Education Unit. This program area has particular relationships with the National Food Industry Training Council and the NSW Food Industry Training Council.

Graduates of courses from this area find employment in production, supervision and technical (including laboratory) aspects of the food and pharmaceutical industry. Employment opportunities exist in both the public sector and private industry.

Study enquiries

If you require information about courses and careers relating to this program area choose the Courses & Careers link at the top of this page.

If you require information about applying for a course within TAFE NSW go to the TAFE NSW website. You can also contact the TAFE Information Centre on 131 601 (Interstate call: 02 8289 4777) or contact the Course Information Office at your local college.

The Support Services section of the TAFE NSW website or the contact at the Information Centre or local college will provide you with information about things such as:

    • course applications and enrolments
    • advanced standing or exemptions for previous studies or experience
    • TAFE calendar
    • disabilities services
    • childcare services
    • travel concessions
    • financial assistance

If you don't know who to talk to, you can contact your local TAFE Campus (or search the White Pages under TAFE NSW with a Business/Government search type).

The International Students Centre assists and advises international students who would like to study in Australia on a student visa at a TAFE NSW institute, TAFE English language centre or a NSW government high school. International Students can get help at all stages, from initial enquiries through to post course completion.

MEC&T contact

Enquiries about course development, resource projects, flexible delivery and professional development activities for this MEC&T area can be directed to:

• Neil Harper - neil.harper@tafensw.edu.au

TAFE NSW - Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction & Transport Curriculum Centre
Cnr. Showground & Green Roads
Castle Hill NSW 2154
Australia

PO Box 8161
Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153

Phone: 02 9204 4600 (International: 61 2 9204 4600)
Fax: 02 9204 4669 (International: 61 2 9204 4669)
• Location maps (PDF 1312K) - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view/print this file.

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