In October 2007 MDS Ltd and Harper Adams University College, Shropshire, launched a Postgraduate Certificate in Food and Fresh Produce Management. This innovative work-based course, which is the first of its kind, has been especially developed with a unique blend of business and academic expertise.
The qualification combines the work experience with work-based projects and 27 days worth of management training and development, including modules in Personal Development Planning, Running a Business and Challenging Existing Practice.
It has been designed to ensure that our future professionals are equipped with a wide level of skill, experience and knowledge so that they provide member companies with managers who have demonstrated their management capability and potential.
MDS Ltd Chairman, Doug Henderson said “The new Postgraduate Certificate is universal recognition of the excellence of the MDS Ltd training programme and we are delighted to be working in partnership with Harper Adams University College whose expertise and reputation is second to none. Our aim is to constantly move forward and to prepare the managers of tomorrow to identify and meet the challenges that face the fresh produce industry.”
Charles Cowap, Life Long Learning Manager at Harper Adams said “It is very satisfying to work with MDS Ltd on this pioneering venture. It is extremely important to bridge the gap between university and work. The work-based Postgraduate Certificate will assist trainees to get ahead in a fast-moving and competitive market.”
