Programme Brief

This course is designed for small & medium scale businesses and persons in the cottage industry involved or considering fruit preservation. Fruit preservation when done correctly, would aid with the extension of shelf life, maintain original texture, fruit flavour and ensure food safety.

Tropical fruits both seasonal and every bearing are usually underutilized and have not been exploited to its fullest economic potential. Fruit Preservation is one of many methods that can generate extra revenue, reduce wastage, and make these unique tropical flavours available year-round without refrigeration or limited shelf-life gap.

 

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Manufacture any Red Fruit Preserve Product using a scientific approach and guidance
  • Understand Food Safety & Quality
  • Understand Food Preservation and Preservatives
  • Introduction to Slow and Fast Syrup Preservation

The duration of this course is 18 contact hours.

Course Outline

Please click here to view the full course outline.

Schedule and cost:

Blended - Online Classes plus Practical Session @ Champs Fleurs Campus

Start DateEnd DateDaysTimeCash Price
14-May-2426-May-24T/T/Sun5:30pm - 8:30pm (T/T - Online)
1:00pm - 4:00pm (Sun - CF)		 US$200/ TT$1,350
 
Requirements for Online Course
  • Windows OS: Windows 10 Professional (Windows 10 Home is also acceptable)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Please note: All information provided is subject to change without prior notice. 

  • 3 weeks
  • Champs Fleurs

  • Administration fee: US$23 / TT$150
  • Registration deadline: One week before the scheduled start date of the class.
  • Payment Plan: 50% down payment of the tuition to start the class and the balance to be paid by the end of the course. However, should you require a payment plan more tailored to you, feel free to let us know so we can discuss further.

Online Registration

To register for the online course, please follow the instructions below:

1. Please complete the Online Programme Registration Form and click submit.

 

Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via the following options below:

2. PayPal – Please click the ” Add to Cart” button below:

 

All relevant information about accessing online sessions will be sent via email within 3-5 working days.

 

3. WI Pay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to cite-it@sbcs.edu.tt indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access any of our payment plan options. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.

 

*If you do not have a PayPal account, or a credit card, you can utilize any of the following payment options:

4. Payment of TT$1,350.00 can be made via direct deposit to the following SBCS Republic Bank Account (3501 3848 7501).

Once you have deposited the required payment, please email and attach a copy of the stamped deposit slip to Centre for Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) cite-it@sbcs.edu.tt informing of such.

Once CITE verifies the deposit, final registration details will be forwarded to the student.

 

For further information, please send an email to entre for Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) cite-it@sbcs.edu.tt  or call 663-7227 extensions 1092/3/4/5

 

Technical Requirements?

Please check that your laptop / tablet meets the minimum requirements for Adobe Connect web conferencing online platform services before registering by clicking here

For further details please email cite-it@sbcs.edu.tt or call the numbers below:

  • Champs Fleurs – (868) 663-7227 extensions 1092/3//4/5