DiplomaScience & AgricultureHigher National Diploma in Food Technology (HNDFT)
SLIATE — Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education · Colombo
Overview
Introduced in 2012 to produce middle-level food technology professionals. A 2 1/2-year, 85-credit programme of six 15-week semesters: four semesters of coursework followed by two semesters of in-plant training in a food-related organisation under NAITA supervision. Conducted at ATI Gampaha.
Key facts
- Total fee
- State-subsidised
- Duration
- 30 months
- Intake
- Jan, Jun
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Award
- Local award
- UGC
- Not verified
- Location
- Head office: Colombo, Colombo
Entry requirements
Typically G.C.E. A/L passes (any stream), or an approved foundation programme. Some diplomas admit strong G.C.E. O/L results — confirm with the institute.
Highlights
- 85 credits, all contributing to GPA
- Six-month industrial training under NAITA supervision
- Degree pathways with local and foreign universities
- Entry from Mathematics or Bio Science A/L streams
- Preference for candidates below 23 years
Where it can take you
About this qualification
Higher National Diplomas and diplomas are 1–3 year qualifications. HNDs (SLIATE or Pearson BTEC) are widely accepted for degree top-up entry, locally and abroad.
About the institute
State HND body running Advanced Technological Institutes (ATIs) islandwide. HNDs accept A/L qualification without a Z-score cutoff.
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