The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), in collaboration with IIT Madras, is now offering a range of online courses through the SWAYAM-NPTEL platform, according to a release from KUFOS. These courses, aimed at enhancing knowledge in food processing and seafood industries, include Food Packaging Technology, Canning Technology, and Value Addition in Seafood.
The Food Packaging Technology course covers crucial topics such as the functions and applications of food packaging, selection of appropriate packaging materials, and adherence to regulatory standards for food safety. The course also offers practical insights into packaging evaluation techniques used in laboratories.
The Canning Technology and Value Addition of Seafood courses provide comprehensive knowledge on canning processes, types of cans, canning machinery, and associated quality control measures. These courses are particularly beneficial for professionals in the food and seafood industries.
The course layout includes modules on:
- Introduction to Food Packaging: Overview of packaging materials such as paper, glass, metals, and plastics.
- Food Packaging Systems: Rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible forms of packaging tailored for various food products.
- Design and Testing of Packaging Materials: Focus on packaging performance and safety standards.
- Advances in Packaging Technology: Active and modified atmosphere packaging, biodegradable plastics, and aseptic packaging.
- Packaging Equipment and Machinery: Overview of vacuum packaging machines, bottling systems, and other advanced packaging tools.
The courses are free to enroll, and learners have the option to receive certification by registering for a proctored exam, which will be held on November 3, 2024, for a fee of ₹1000. The exam will be conducted at designated centers across various cities, with registration details to be announced on the SWAYAM-NPTEL website.
To qualify for a certificate, participants must complete assignments and pass the exam, with the final score comprising 25% assignment marks and 75% exam marks. More details, including exam schedules and cities, will be available once registration opens.
For further information, visit the SWAYAM-NPTEL website.
