Certificate in Agri Food Processing

Description

Course Name: Certificate in Agri Food Processing

Course Id: CAFP/Q1001.
Eligibility: 10th Grade(High School) or Equivalent.

Duration: One Month.

Objective: The objective of this course is to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the processing, preservation, packaging, and marketing of agricultural food products. The course covers raw material handling, food safety standards, value addition techniques, and entrepreneurship to enable participants to develop or manage agri-food processing ventures.

 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:

 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.

 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.

 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.

 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.

 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.

 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.

 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.

 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.

 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions			Marks Each Question		Total Marks
1	10			5		50
2	5			4		20
3	5			3		15
4	5			2		10
5	5			1		5
	30					100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.		Marks	Grade
1		91-100	O (Outstanding)
2		81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3		71-80	A (Very Good)
4		61-70	B (Good)
5		51-60	C (Average)
6		40-50	P (Pass)
7		0-40	F (Fail)

 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:

 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.

 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.

 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.

 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.

 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.

 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.

Syllabus

Introduction to Agri Food Processing: Plantation crops, fruit crops, sugarcane, cereals, pulses, millets & grams, spices & condiments, vegetables, dry fruits.

Food Safety and Hygiene: Introduction to food safety, material handling,  pre production processing, production, holding, serving/ catering/ dining & transportation, personal hygiene, support services.

Fruit and Vegetable Processing: Supply chain of fruits and vegetables, primary processing of fruits and vegetables, minimal processing of fruits and vegetables, preservation by chemicals, special packaging systems, storage of fruits and vegetables, need for testing of food.

Agriculture and Raw Materials for Food Processing: General conditions for cultivation of crops, soil and plant nutrition, plant protection, categories of pesticides and precaution, farm management, occupational health and safety.

Food Quality Control and Assurance: Introduction, scope of food quality and food safety, food quality, food safety, food laws and regulations, food safety and hazards in foods, chemical hazards in foods, sanitation and cleaning program, equipment cleaning and sanitizing, effectiveness of cleaning and sanitizing.

Food Processing Plant Operations: Introduction, scope of food processing, principles of food preservation and food processing, preservatives, minimal processing of fruits and vegetables, drying, canning, fermentation, food spoilage, important properties of enzymes in fruits and vegetables, factors affecting microbial growth,  utilize the equipments for jam, jelly and ketchup preparation, maintain processing machineries and tools.

Career Options After Certificate in Agri Food Processing Program

1. Food Processing Technician

• Role: Operate and maintain machinery used in food processing such as cleaning, sorting, milling, and packaging.

• Industries: Food processing plants, agro-based industries.

• Salary Range: ₹1.8 – ₹3.5 lakh per annum

2. Quality Control/Assurance Technician

• Role: Inspect raw materials and finished food products for quality, hygiene, and safety standards compliance.

• Industries: Food manufacturing units, laboratories.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹4.5 lakh per annum

3. Production Supervisor / Operator

• Role: Oversee production lines, manage workforce, ensure smooth processing and packaging of agri-food products.

• Industries: Food processing companies.

• Salary Range: ₹2.5 – ₹5 lakh per annum

4. Packaging Technician / Supervisor

• Role: Handle packaging operations ensuring proper sealing, labeling, and preservation of processed food products.

• Industries: Food and beverage companies.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹4 lakh per annum

5. Food Safety Officer

• Role: Ensure compliance with food safety laws (FSSAI), conduct audits and training on hygiene practices.

• Industries: Food processing units, regulatory bodies.

• Salary Range: ₹2.5 – ₹5 lakh per annum

6. Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator

• Role: Manage storage, transportation, and distribution of processed agricultural products ensuring quality retention.

• Industries: Food supply chains, agro-processing firms.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹4.5 lakh per annum

7. Sales & Marketing Executive (Agri Food Products)

• Role: Market and sell processed food products, develop client base and distribution networks.

• Industries: Food processing companies, retail chains.

• Salary Range: ₹2.5 – ₹6 lakh per annum (including incentives)

8. Food Processing Equipment Maintenance Technician

• Role: Maintain and repair food processing machinery to minimize downtime.

• Industries: Food manufacturing plants.

• Salary Range: ₹2 – ₹4 lakh per annum

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Factors Affecting Salary

• Location: Food processing hubs like Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka offer better opportunities.

• Industry: Larger FMCG companies and multinational corporations tend to offer higher salaries.

• Experience & Skills: Certifications in food safety (FSSAI), machinery operation, and management increase salary prospects.

• Role: Supervisory and technical roles generally have better pay than entry-level jobs.

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Summary Table of Salary Range