Agroindustry

The course has as general objectives enable for the planning and execution of activities of processing, preparation, handling and distribution of agri-food products.

Prepare for the implementation of quality, hygiene and food safety programs, as well as for the preparation and interpretation of laboratory analyses.

Prepare to manage companies in the agri-food sector.

Those who meet the following conditions may apply to this CTeSP:

a) holders of a high school diploma or legal equivalent and have had approval in disciplines of the areas of Chemistry or Biology;

b) applicants aged over 23 who have approved the special exams for assessing their capability to attend higher education, with written exam in Chemistry or Biology and Geology;

c) holders of a diploma of technological specialization, of CTeSP or a University/Polytechnic degree, with approval in disciplines of the areas of Chemistry or Biology;

d) holders of a high school diploma or legal equivalent, or holders of a diploma of technological specialization, or CTeSP, or a University/Polytechnic degree, whose educational plans do not include curricular units of the disciplinary areas of Chemistry or Biology, who have approved in a specific exam on Chemistry or Biology.

Companies and entities producing, processing, distributing and marketing agri-food products; Quality control and food safety assurance systems.

(a) plan and carry out food processing, preparation and handling activities, as well as product distribution and marketing;

(b) implement quality control and safety assurance systems, including performing analytical tasks, interpreting the obtained results, implementing and maintaining record systems;

c) act in systems to reduce the environmental impact of production processes in the agri-food industries;

d) run its own food business.

Full-time attendance, presence required in daytime schedule