Short Course
One-day Course
Certificate of Completion
£300
7 May 2024
This one-day short course, aimed at food industry professionals, is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of good sensory practice, including the importance of being objective, selection and training of taste panellists, and a review of sensory methodologies, to aid them in selecting the most appropriate method to use in the workplace.
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) accredited short course
On-site delivery at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing or at your own business premises
One-day short course with same day assessment
Regular dates available each year
This programme is a one-day short course which is usually delivered on site, in person at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, Holbeach, but can also be delivered on business premises where requested.
The course is divided into two parts:
Part one provides an introduction to how we perceive foods through the five human senses and an exploration of key physiological and psychological factors involved in perception.
Part two offers a focus on methodology in sensory science and its application. Learners are also introduced to the taste panel, including recruitment and training of assessors, and practical considerations for sensory testing, including the importance of best practice and design of facilities.
Knowledge and experience of sensory is mandatory to attend this level 4 course with end examination. For those who are new to sensory, please refer to our half day course Introduction to Sensory Assessment.
This programme has been accredited as part of the IFST's Sensory Science Group's accreditation scheme. The IFST are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. They are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.
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This course is assessed on the same day as it is delivered. This is through a 45 minute examination, which upon successful completion, leads to a certificate accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
*This programme can be partly funded as part of our Skills Boot Camp in Food Safety and Compliance. Please contact NCFM for more details before making a payment if you would like to consider other funding options.
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