Lincolnshire Institute of Technology

Our Courses

Developing Talent and Skills

The University of Lincoln offers a range of Institute of Technology courses through our National Centre for Food Manufacturing in the areas of Food and Drink Manufacturing, Operations, Food Science and Technology, and Food Operations Management and Leadership.

We aim to provide the best experience for apprentices through flexible delivery and innovative teaching and learning, and have worked with employers and the Trailblazer Groups to be able to offer a comprehensive range of new standards including the sector’s first Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships.

Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3)

Advanced Apprenticeship: Food Technologist

Food Technologists may be employed by a grower, in a large or small food manufacturer or by a retailer and there may be opportunities to travel extensively as part of their roles.

Advanced Apprenticeship: Supply Chain Practitioner

Supply Chain is at the heart of every business – it is a system of organisations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving products or services from supplier to customer.

Foundation Degrees (Level 5)

FdSc Agri-Produce and Supply Chain Management

The FdSc in Agri-Produce and Supply Chain Management has been developed in order to best prepare students for managing multi-disciplined teams in today's fast-paced food manufacturing environments. Students are introduced to both the theoretical and practical aspects of management within food manufacturing sector including planning, logistics, technical support, and resource management.

FdSc Food and Drink Operations and Manufacturing Management

Shaped by major food industry employers, Lincoln's Food and Drink Operations and Manufacturing Management degree offers a strategic overview of this innovative and fast-moving industry. This course aims to provide students with specialist knowledge of food factory processing and automation, management, quality assurance and new process development.

FdSc Food Operations and Supply Chain Management

The FdSc in Food Operations and Supply Chain Management has been developed in order to best prepare students for managing multi-disciplined teams in today's fast-paced food manufacturing environments. Students are introduced to both the theoretical and practical aspects of management within food manufacturing sector including planning, logistics, technical support, and resource management.

FdSc Food Science and Technology

The FdSc Food Science and Technology foundation degree aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to be a leader in technical and quality management or in new product or process development. Developed in collaboration with employers in the food manufacturing industry, the programme offers students the opportunity to develop expert knowledge in quality assurance, factory processes, product development, and management specific to the food sector.

Higher Apprenticeships (Level 5)

Higher Apprenticeship: Operations/Department Manager

An Operations or departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations' strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner.

Higher Apprenticeship: Food and Drink Engineer

Food and Drink Engineers maintain, manage, and install a diverse range of specialist equipment and technology used in the manufacture of food and drink products. Combining engineering competence with an understanding of the principles of food safety, science, and technology, their focus is on managing, maintaining, and continuously improving existing assets.

Undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6)

BSc (Hons) Agri-Produce and Supply Chain Management

The BSc (Hons) Agri-Produce and Supply Chain Management has been developed in order to prepare students for managing multi-disciplined teams in today's fast-paced food manufacturing environments. Students are introduced to both the theoretical and practical aspects of management within the food manufacturing sector including planning, logistics, technical support and resource management.

BSc (Hons) Food and Drink Operations and Manufacturing Management

Shaped by major food industry employers, this degree offers a strategic overview of this innovative and fast-moving industry. The course aims to provide students with specialist knowledge of food factory processing and automation, management, quality assurance, and new process development.

BSc (Hons) Food Operations and Supply Chain Management

The BSc (Hons) in Food Operations and Supply Chain Management has been developed to prepare students for managing multi-disciplined teams in today's fast-paced food manufacturing environments.

BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology

The BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology programme is tailored to the needs of individuals embarking on a scientific or technical career in food and drink manufacturing or those working in and seeking to advance their careers in quality, technical, hygiene, or product development roles.

Degree Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Managers may work for organisations of all sizes while overseeing an entire manufacturing plant or a specific area of production. This may include producing one or multiple products, products of high or low value, bespoke items, or items produced at scale.

Degree Apprenticeship: Food Industry Technical Professional

Food Industry Technical Professionals ensure the safety and quality of food products. This includes improving existing products and launching new products; working with operational teams to develop good practices and procedures; and developing good relationships with internal and external customers. They may be employed by a grower, a food manufacturer, or by a retailer.

Degree Apprenticeship; Advanced Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Food and Drink Advanced Engineers deliver efficient, effective, and high performance food and drink production processes and systems, many of which are specific to the industry. Combining engineering competence with an understanding of the principles of food safety, science, and technology their focus is on developing and designing improved production systems, which are safe to operate and environmentally sustainable.

Our Partners

The Lincolnshire Institute of Technology brings together the University of Lincoln, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, DN Colleges Group (North Lindsey College), Bishop Burton College (Riseholme College), Boston College, Grantham College and University Centre, Lincoln College, Lincoln UTC, University Campus North Lincolnshire, Bakkavor Plc, and Olympus Automation Limited, with the support of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, Siemens Energy UK, and CATCH.

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A Top 50 Provider

The University of Lincoln is placed in RateMyApprenticeship’s Best 50 Training Providers 2022-2023 and Food Sciences at Lincoln is ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022 (out of 13 ranking institutions).

Hear from Our Students

The National Centre for Food Manufacturing aims to provide the best experience for apprentices through flexible delivery and innovative teaching and learning, and have worked with employers and the Trailblazer Groups to be able to offer a comprehensive range of new standards including the sector’s first Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships. Find out more about the experiences of our apprenticeship students and their career progression since completing their programmes.

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Discover the Food Industry

The University of Lincoln's Professor Sharon Green explores the range of programmes available through the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, talks about why the food industry is such a great place to work, and offers her top tips for getting into the industry.

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