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Food Processing & Value Addition

Skill development in food processing focuses on preservation, packaging, and value-added product creation for income generation.

Foundation
15 Days
English
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10+ Enrolled

About This Course

This course on Food Processing & Value Addition is designed to provide practical skills in transforming raw agricultural produce into market-ready food products. It focuses on small-scale processing techniques suitable for rural and home-based enterprises.

Learners will gain knowledge of food preservation methods, hygiene practices, and packaging techniques to extend shelf life and improve product quality. The course includes preparation of value-added products such as pickles, snacks, flour-based items, and other locally relevant food products.

Participants will also understand basic food safety standards and quality control measures required for selling products in local and regional markets. Emphasis is given to hands-on training, enabling learners to start production with minimal investment.

The program also introduces business aspects such as costing, pricing, branding, and selling strategies. This helps learners convert skills into income-generating opportunities through self-employment or small business setups.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to produce, package, and market food products effectively, creating sustainable livelihood opportunit

Course Curriculum

Basics of food processing, importance of value addition, and scope for small-scale business.

Methods such as drying, pickling, and storage to extend shelf life of food products.

Hands-on preparation of pickles, snacks, and other processed food items.

Maintaining cleanliness, safety standards, and quality control in food production.

Proper packaging methods and storage techniques to maintain product quality.

Setting up a home-based or small production unit with basic tools and equipment.

Costing, pricing, branding, and selling food products in local markets.

Course Specifications

General Info
  • Provider : ISICO Skill Development Initiative
  • Certification : ISICO Certificate of Completion
  • Mode : Online
  • Assessment : Practical Assessment + Product Evaluation
Program Details
  • Program By : ISICO
  • Initiative Of : Skill India Mission / Rural Development Initiative
  • Domain : Food Technology & Processing
  • Code : ISIFTP02001
  • NSQF Level : Level 2
Available Locations
Chennai
Languages
English

Who Can Apply?

Required Age

18+

Minimum Education

10th Pass

Industry Experience

2 Years

Special Features & Outcomes

Knowledge

Understand food processing and preservation methods

Skills

Prepare and package value-added food products

Practical Ability

Apply hygiene and safe food handling practices

Technical

Use basic tools for processing and storage

Outcome

Start a small-scale food processing business

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