Food Safety and Quality Assurance Food Processing graduate certificate program at Conestoga College is a two-semester, full-time program. Students applying for this course must have previous degree or advanced diploma in science, food or engineering. This program focuses to develop skills in learning the food processing environment with respect to food safety and quality assurance. This is a unique program in Ontario as students gain theoretical knowledge in quality assurance and food safety. You will have an understanding of international food safety regulations, HACCP principles, Project Management and cleaning and sanitation principles, food safety concepts and quality assurance and quality control elements.