Professionally-accredited food and drink short courses
Upskill and gain qualifications with our Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) accredited short courses.
Level 2 Food Safety for Food Manufacturing
Are you directly involved in handling, manufacturing or processing food and drink? Learn the basics of food hygiene, food hazards and food safety best practice on this Level 2 course, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).
Level 3 Food Safety for Food Manufacturing
Explore food safety in depth with this Level 3 course, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). Discover compliance and legislation, best hygiene practices and actions to take in light of food safety hazards.
Level 3 Understanding How to Develop a HACCP Plan
Gain the knowledge and skills required to become an integral part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) team and implement HACCP-based systems with this Level 3 Royal Society for Public Health-accredited course.
Hire our facilities and equipment
Nottingham Trent University has fully-equipped food manufacturing labs with the capacity to produce a wide range of products from cheese and ice cream to sausages and beer. These feature industry-standard manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment; all of which are available to hire.
Sustainability courses
Get your business fit for the future and learn about sustainable practices that are specific to food and drink manufacturing.
Sustainable Practices for Food Businesses
Explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and develop your skills to recognise how your employer can upgrade their practices, reduce waste and identify and communicate the benefits of sustainable food production.
Food and Drink Industry: Spotlight on Sustainability
Shine a spotlight on sustainability in the food and drink industry. This short course provides all you’ll need to explore ways to improve sustainability performance and maximise the financial benefits of being a sustainable food business.
Sustainable Practices for the Food and Drink Industry
Discover what sustainability means within the food and drink industry and equip yourself with the skills to identify and integrate sustainable practices into your business and confidently communicate this to your customers.
Access NTU Expertise
We work with businesses of all sizes to offer advice, consultancy and knowledge to help them boost profitability, efficiency and innovation. Access unparalleled learning, facilities and support and transform your food and drink business with us today.
Degrees and apprenticeships in food and drink
Discover your next steps with a degree or apprenticeship at NTU, spanning Level 3 through to Level 6.
Level 3 Food Technologist Apprenticeship
Study a range of disciplines in food science and technology, including biochemistry, product development and manufacturing processes; which you’ll put into practice in your workplace as part of this Level 3 apprenticeship.
Level 4 Hygiene Specialist Apprenticeship
Specialise with this Level 4 apprenticeship, where you’ll explore topics such as design of hygiene facilities, managing hygiene operations and systems, as well as potential environmental risks; all while implementing what you learn into real-world work.
Level 6 Food Industry Technical Professional Degree Apprenticeship
Delve into the food industry and study topics spanning chemistry, product manufacture, microbiology, sustainability and product innovation with this Level 6 apprenticeship, which will have you industry-ready by the time you graduate.
FdSc Artisan Food Production
Explore the unique world of artisan food and gain the skills and knowledge to succeed within it. Based at NTU and the School of Artisan Food, you’ll study high-end food ingredients and practical skills such as breadmaking, patisserie, butchery and cheesemaking.
BSc Food Science and Technology
Enhance your knowledge and technical skills with this course accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology. Explore the science that underpin food manufacturing, as well as nutrition, diet, product innovation, regulation and practical skill sessions.
Get in touch
If you work for or own a food and drink business and are interested in any of the courses or support that we offer, please get in touch with a member of the team.