Course Title: Apply an understanding of the food processing industry

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4172 Certificate IV in Food Science & Technology

Course Title: Apply an understanding of the food processing industry

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 15

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Course Contact: Sam Cutri

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4876

Course Contact Email: sam.cutri@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit provides an introduction to the operational environment of the food processing industry. It includes basic skills and knowledge about the structure of the food processing industry; food preservation and processing techniques; hygiene and sanitation; and quality management principles.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP043 Apply an understanding of the food processing industry

Elements:

Apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the food processing plant.

Determine the role of hygiene and sanitation in the food processing plant.

Determine the role of quality management principles in the food processing plant.

Identify structures in the food processing industry.

Recognise methods of food preservation and processing used in the food industry.

Learning Outcomes

Apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the food processing plant.
Determine the role of hygiene and sanitation in the food processing plant.
Determine the role of quality management principles in the food processing plant.
Determine the role of quality management principles in the food processing plant.
Identify structures in the food processing industry.
Recognise methods of food preservation and processing used in the food industry.


Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam