Food Safety, Quality and Security
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,400 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
Understanding how to prevent food poisoning and food spoilage is essential for people working in food and nutrition. In this course you’ll learn about the growth of microorganisms, causes of food poisoning and food spoilage and how we can prevent microorganism growth. Explore the Australian Food Standards Code and quality assurance programs which are critical for food businesses to implement to reduce the risk of food poisoning/spoilage. Develop your understanding of food allergens including labelling requirements, food fortification, biofortification, and genetically modified foods. Explore the Australian food regulation system with a focus on regulation of organic foods, public health nutrition policy, and food bioterrorism. Adelaide University's 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from Adelaide University's Bachelor of Health Science degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
Food Safety, Quality and Security is a standalone subject at Adelaide University in SA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Adelaide University before enrolling.
Adelaide University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 10 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Adelaide University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- ADU-NUTR3005
- Field of education
- Health
- Provider
- Adelaide University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible