How to Enter the Job Secondary Education Most tertiary courses in food science require students to have studied maths and basic sciences to Year 12 or 13. Tertiary Education Food technologists require a recognised food science and technology qualification.
Courses range from certificate level through to postgraduate level.
There are no other specific entry requirements for food technologists. Useful Experience Food processing or production work, laboratory work and work as a baker or butcher is useful, as is experience in food service preparation or dairy technology. They may be required to travel overseas to complete specialised courses.