Manufacturing and processing of Edible fats and oils

This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude required to coordinate the manufacturing and processing of edible fats and oils. It is intended for learners who have successfully completed the TVET Certificate V in food processing or its equivalent and pursuing TVET diploma in food science and technology. At the end of this module, learners will be able to review preparation of plant and animal products for oil extraction and processing, monitor processing techniques and technologies to produce fat or oil product, assess the quality, safety and shelf life of fats and oil products and review production processes. Qualified learners deemed competent to this competency may work alone or with others on routine tasks food manufacturing industries dealing with processing of different products, performing a range of tasks related to food processing he can take some managerial responsibility for the work of others within a defined and supervised structure work as he can take also supervision in less familiar areas of work.