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Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation

  • Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation is an industry-focused program that provides a great foundation for those wishing to enter the industry, or a stepping stone for those currently working in fermentation who are seeking to progress in their career.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Course Code
Z0P
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation is an industry-focused program that provides a great foundation for those wishing to enter the industry, or a stepping stone for those currently working in fermentation who are seeking to progress in their career.

Your studies will prepare you to become creative, ethical, adaptable and industry-aware, providing practical skills and knowledge sought after by the fermentation industry. These skills also provide a foundation for establishing home-based fermentation activities such as brewing beer, making cheese, and creating a fine wine. The course content has been developed in consultation with industry experts, and they are actively involved in its delivery.

Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation will enable you to:

  • apply scientific theory in contemporary industry practice
  • commence employment or enhance career opportunities
  • transition into further study, with full credit into an Associate Degree in Applied Science

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course, see Fees & scholarships for more information.

Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
  • Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Cradle Coast

Launceston

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Describe scientific principles, processes and knowledge relating to fermentation science
  • 2 Apply scientific and design-based approaches to formulate problems and solutions in the fermentation industry
  • 3 Critically reflect on knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes to stimulate, enhance and develop personal and professional growth in fermentation industries
  • Career pathways

    The Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation will give you the opportunity to learn in a practical environment, by offering you authentic learning experiences to practice your new skills and knowledge. As a result, you will be developing skills, knowledge and behaviours that employers are looking for in the workforce.

    Opportunities for students include brewing, wine making, fermented food and drink product manufacture, distillation, alkaloids, biodiesel, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, forensics, essential oils and water treatment.

    By completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation you can transition into further study, with credit towards an Associate Degree in Applied Science, where you will learn how to use science to build a career in the food and beverage industry with our Fermentation and Separation stream.

    Course structure

    Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation requires 50 credit points.

    Credit for prior study or work

    Passes in units in other incomplete courses in this University or another approved tertiary institution may be credited towards the undergraduate certificate and a course plan developed to detail the units required by the student to qualify for the undergraduate certificate. The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits stated in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Tasmania.
    80.9%
    Overall satisfaction
    87.8%
    Skill scale
    74.3%
    Teaching scale
    58.4%
    Employed full-time
    $60k
    Average salary