Why study Food Safety and Processing at CCC 

Food Processing is a great career for anyone who enjoys science and performing experiments. Since the products harvested from farms are being used to feed the general population, it is important that the food is continually tested for nutrition and packaged safely.

A career in Food Safety and Processing requires analytical and critical-thinking skills. You must be able to analyze data with precision and reach conclusions with good judgment and accuracy.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify chemical and biological threats and control prevention measures to food safety in agricultural, professional, and occupational settings and learn how to control them
2. Interpret state and federal regulations as it applies to food safety
3. Asses risk of contamination in various food processing environments with relation to employee safety
4. Assess risk of food processing environments with relation to employee safety
5. Implement and evaluate food safety, hygiene, and occupational health programs

The certificate program in food safety will provide students with the ability to: identify chemical and biological threats to food safety in agricultural, professional, and occupational settings; interpret state, and federal regulations as it applies to food safety; assess the risk of contamination in various food processing environments; assess the risk of food processing environments; assess the risk of food processing environments with relation to employee safety; implement and evaluate food safety, hygiene, and occupational health programs; learn about control of microorganisms that pose a threat to food safety.

These classes are designed for employees that are either currently working for food processing organizations or people interested in entering a career in food processing.