Making Sense Using Sensory Techniques

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Making Sense Using Sensory Techniques

Overview

Course Date:
10 May 2022 to 11 May 2022
Registration Period:
20 Feb 2022 to 03 May 2022
Time:
08:30 AM to 05:30 PM,
2 days
Mode of Training:
-
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
-

The process of eating makes use of all the five senses at once. The sensory quality of a food product is an important factor influencing its success in the marketplace. You can increase the chances of a product's success by understanding and measuring the sensory quality of foods.

Course Objective

In this course, sensory techniques will be explained with a strong emphasis on the practicality of sensory evaluation in a fast moving industrial setting. Training and screening of panel members, and statistical interpretation of data will also be covered. The course will include practical activities to help participants in delivering the best sensory practice in their work environment.

Course Outline

Day 1
• Introduction to Sensory
• Best practices in Sensory Evaluation
• Application of Sensory in Research & Development (1)
• Statistics for Affective Test Analysis
• Application of Sensory in Research & Development (2)

Day 2
• Statistics for Discrimination Test Analysis
• Recruitment and training of panellists (with hands-on)
• Application of Sensory in Quality Control (1)
• Application of Sensory in Quality Control (2)
• Statistics for Descriptive Test Analysis
• Assessment
• Question & Answer Session

Minimum Requirements

There are no minimum requirements for this course.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

This course is suitable for those without prior knowledge of sensory science and also for prospective entrepreneurs who is interested to venture into the food manufacturing businesses.

Course Fees

Full Course Fees (before GST): $500.00

Applicants/Eligibility	GST*	Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, LTVP+ Holders and Others	$40.00	$540.00

*As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023.

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
One-Stop Service Centre

c) For payment via PayNow, please enter the UEN No. T08GB0056ACET and indicate the invoice/registration number.

*With effect from 1 August 2021, cheque payment will not be available.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.