London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Food Processing - Operational Leadership in London Canada | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
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London Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
28,934
(c. USD20,767.26)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
7 months
This intensive one-year program equips graduates with the essential skills for leadership roles in food processing. The Food Processing - Operational Leadership program trains future supervisors to oversee teams operating processing equipment and grading food products. Throughout this postgraduate certificate, students master quality assurance, food safety, and continuous improvement methodologies like lean six sigma to optimize production systems. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience through industry partnerships, covering key areas like employee supervision, human resources, and project management to develop well-rounded industry leaders.
Graduates will be qualified for supervisory positions across various food production facilities including:
Fruit and vegetable processing plants
Dairy processing facilities
Grain milling operations
Commercial bakeries
Sugar production plants
Seafood processing facilities
Meat processing plants
Beverage production facilities
Program Competencies
Implement quality control and process enhancement strategies for food production supply chains;
Assess food processing regulations and their operational impacts to maintain premium product standards;
Apply industry best practices including Lean Six Sigma to boost processing efficiency;
Oversee food safety protocols and traceability systems for optimal production quality;
Analyze equipment performance metrics to identify operational improvements;
Utilize effective leadership techniques to implement new processing procedures;
Generate precise production cost analyses to inform operational financial decisions;
Execute projects within defined parameters to enhance business performance and brand value.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree, Red Seal certification or equivalent preferably in culinary, bake, nutrition, food science or similar agri-business discipline
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above*
Note:
*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above*
Note:
*Applicants may be required to submit a resume and cover letter that includes details of work experience.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.
Tuition
CAD
28,934