Diploma in Food / Dairy Technology

Diploma in Food & Dairy Technology at SKIPI, Ghorahi-17, Dang

If you’re a science student who enjoys laboratory work and food quality tasks, the CTEVT Diploma in Food and Dairy Technology at SKIPI provides hands-on training for processing, quality control, and safety roles across Nepal’s food sector.

Overview

Shahid Krishnasen Ichchhuk Polytechnic Institute (SKIPI) conducts the three-year Diploma in Food & Dairy Technology under the CTEVT framework.

Teaching combines core science, processing operations, and hygiene management with practical sessions in institute labs and partner facilities.

Highlights

• Core modules on food chemistry, microbiology, and unit operations.

• Practical focus on milk handling, dairy products, cereals, fruits/vegetables, and bakery items.

• Quality systems: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) concepts at the technician level.

• Seat capacity: 40.

Curriculum Details

Here’s what you’ll study over three years.

• Science Base: food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition, analytical methods.

• Processing: milk collection, pasteurization, fermented products, cheese/butter, ice cream; cereal milling and baking; fruits/vegetables preservation.

• Engineering and Utilities: heat transfer basics, pumps, refrigeration, boiler safety, water and steam systems.

• Quality and Safety: hygiene, sanitation, sampling, basic statistics, documentation, labeling rules.

• Business Context: costing basics, record keeping, supply-chain awareness.

• Industrial Exposure: plant visits and an internship/practicum.

Objectives

• Prepare mid-level technicians for processing lines and quality labs.

• Promote safe handling, sanitation, and standard documentation.

• Build capacity for small-scale processing in local enterprises.

Scope

Graduates support dairy plants, food processors, quality control labs, and small enterprises producing bakery, pickles, and preserved foods. Further study is possible at bachelor level in food technology after meeting university entry criteria.

Learning Outcomes

Students learn to:

• Operate basic processing equipment and follow SOPs.

• Conduct routine lab tests for moisture, acidity, microbial load, and fat content.

• Keep batch records, trace deviations, and assist audits.

• Apply sanitation schedules and workplace safety.

Skill Development Modules

• Milk testing, standardization, and fermentation control.

• Bakery formula calculations and quality checks.

• Fruit/vegetable processing and packaging methods.

• Calibration of basic lab instruments.

Teaching Methodology

Classroom lessons connect with practicals, demonstrations, and guided plant visits. Visiting technologists share case examples from Nepali processors. Evaluation follows CTEVT internal and board examinations.

Admission Requirements

• CTEVT eligibility and entrance for diploma level.

• Selection on merit with reservation categories as per policy.

• Submission of required documents during admission.

Not sure where this degree can lead you? Think quality labs, processing lines, and supervisory roles in small and medium plants across Nepal.

Career Opportunities

• Quality Control Technician, Dairy Plant Assistant, Production Assistant.

• Lab roles in private processors and public testing units where eligible.

• Support staff for bakery units and small food enterprises.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship and reservation seats apply under the sanctioned intake and current CTEVT rules.

Why Choose This Course?

Learners gain practical exposure in food safety and processing suited to Nepal’s growing agro-food sector. The course supports confident entry into plant operations and quality roles.

Conclusion

The Diploma in Food & Dairy Technology at SKIPI equips students for hands-on responsibilities in processing and quality control within the CTEVT system. Follow official notices for intake timelines and fee details.