IUFoST is developing a series of 10 distance education modules directed to the need expressed by Sub-Saharan Africa food industry for enhanced training of mid-level employees already in the food sector who do not have the necessary formal education in the field or access to it. Each module has one to three levels of courses (introductory, intermediate and advanced) depending on the subject matter. The modules will be availbale throughout the world.
- Food Safety
- Quality Assurance (including HACCP)
- Food Laws and Regulations
- Shelf-Life of Foods (including food losses)
- Thermal Processing
- Dehydration and Drying
- Food Freezing
- Food Packaging
- Practical Human Nutrition
- Minimal Food Processing
“Food Dehydration and Drying†has been selected as a pilot module for IUFoST Distance Education programme. It will be used for assessing methods of course delivery; developing the course infra-structure and evaluation process; and establishing the suitability of the material for our intended target audience of food industry workers both in Sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere. The test module is also open to those interested but located outside of the SSA area. Contact Daryl Lund, DETF Chair at secretariat@iufost.org, Subject line: Distance Education Test.
The second offering of the test module on Food Dehydration and Drying is about to begin. This is being offered at both the introductory and intermediate levels.
Students, Mentors and Distance Education Task Force Members may log in at the top right login button, and enter the e-learning resources here.
