Sylva Institute of Technology delivers TEVETA-aligned, competency-based technical and vocational education at Showgrounds, Republic of Zambia.
Food Processing and Value Addition
Sylvia Institute of Technology
Food Processing and Value Addition
The FPV-09 Food Processing and Value Addition programme equips students and farmers with practical skills to transform raw agricultural products into marketable, shelf-stable goods. Rooted in Zambian agricultural realities — from cassava and moringa to kapenta and sorghum — the programme covers the full journey from post-harvest handling through processing, packaging, quality control, product development, costing, and enterprise setup.
Programme Objectives
- Understand food processing and value chain concepts
- Process indigenous and underutilised Zambian crops
- Apply post-harvest handling and loss reduction methods
- Use drying, milling, fermentation, and preservation techniques
- Develop products, package, label, and brand food items
- Set up small food processing enterprises complying with regulations
Career Outcomes
- Food Processor
- Agro-Entrepreneur
- Value Chain Specialist
- Small Business Owner
Key Skills
- Value Chain Analysis
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Product Development
- Agro-Enterprise Setup
Certification: Sylva Institute Certificate
Entry Requirements: Basic literacy recommended
Programme Structure — 11 Modules
Duration: 3 Months (12 weeks). Tuition: K4,500 + K100 application fee. Award: Sylva Institute Certificate.
Module 1: Introduction to Food Processing & Value Chain ConceptsWeek 1
Phase: Foundation | Duration: Week 1
Module 2: Indigenous & Underutilised Crops: Moringa, Tubers & GrainsWeek 2
Module 3: Post-Harvest Handling & Loss ReductionWeek 3
Module 4: Processing Methods: Drying, Milling, Fermentation & PreservationWeek 4-5
Module 5: Food Packaging, Labelling & BrandingWeek 6
Module 6: Quality Control & Food Safety StandardsWeek 7
Module 7: Product Development & Recipe FormulationWeek 8
Module 8: Marketing Processed Food Products in ZambiaWeek 9
Module 9: Costing & Pricing Value-Added ProductsWeek 10
Module 10: Setting Up a Small Food Processing EnterpriseWeek 11
Module 11: Regulatory Requirements for Food Products in ZambiaWeek 12
References & Resources
- Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI)
- YouTube: Introduction to Food Value Chains — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HrRQh5PTUY
- YouTube: Moringa Processing — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3wHn3BN0wQ
Sylvia Institute of Technology
FPV-09 ProgrammeThe FPV-09 Food Processing and Value Addition programme equips students and farmers with practical skills to transform raw agricultural products into marketable, shelf-stable goods. Rooted in Zambian agricultural realities — from cassava and moringa to kapenta and sorghum — the programme covers the full journey from post-harvest handling through processing, packaging, quality control, product development, costing, and enterprise setup.
Assessment & Certification
Sylva Institute Certificate
This FPV-09 programme follows TEVETA competency-based training (CBT) standards. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, workplace tasks, and module evaluations across 11 modules over 3 Months (12 weeks).
Alignment: TEVETA-Aligned