Develop and Launch a Food Product Prototype
Learn to develop, test and launch a food product with this NZQA Level 5 micro-credential. Study online and gain skills in market research, recipe development, packaging, promotion, and sales.
NZ$699
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Manage commercial kitchen operations
Ability to manage operating procedures and compliance requirements for operational roles in a commercial kitchen.
Plan and produce advanced dishes
Plan and produce a broad range of dishes using advanced preparation, cookery and presentation techniques.
About This Course
This micro-credential is designed to help students develop business and practical skills in creating and launching a food product. Covering all aspects from researching food trends, markets and competitors through developing recipes and prototypes, costing, packaging design, promotion, and commercial launch, the course is suitable for prospective food business owners or those seeking supervisor roles in hospitality. Delivered fully online, it is open to domestic and international students and leads to 14 NZQA Level 5 credits and a professional certificate.
Course Content
- Food product development, ideas, and market research
- Developing prototypes
- Testing your product
- Market readiness
- Taking your product to market and assessment
Entry Requirements
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to read, write, and speak English; if English is a second language: IELTS (Academic) level 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0
Build towards these roles
Roles in commercial kitchen operationsSupervisor in hospitality or cateringOwner of a food businessFood product development roles
Build skills in these industries
Food and BeverageHospitalityBusiness
