Course Title: Apply principles of low temperature preservation methods

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5184 Diploma of Food Science & Technology

Course Title: Apply principles of low temperature preservation methods

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 15

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Course Contact: Judi McCann

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258366

Course Contact Email: judith.mccann@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit provides the basic principles of low temperature preservation, and it’s application in the food industry.
It covers the skills and knowledge required to identify the effects of chilling and freezing on food stuffs, the current methods of chilling and freezing foods and the different processes used in industry.
This unit provides the basic principles of high temperature of food preservation, and their application in the food industry

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

VBP043 Apply an understanding of the food processing industry

VBP044 Principles of food spoilage and control



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBP046 Apply principles of low temperature preservation methods

Elements:

1. Identify the effects of low temperature preservation on foods.

2. Assess current freezing methods used in the food industry.

3. Identify the various high temperature methods used in the food industry.


Learning Outcomes

This is a competency based course


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include work sheets, tests and case studies