Course Title: Apply principles of food packaging
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4172 Certificate IV in Food Science & Technology
Course Title: Apply principles of food packaging
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS5218C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2009 |
Course Contact: Sam Cutri
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4876
Course Contact Email: sam.cutri@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers the knowledge required to oversee packaging operations and assess the nature and likely causes of packaging problems. It covers a range of packaging technologies and is appropriate for a senior operator or manager responsible for overseeing packaging processes. The unit includes a basic understanding of the principles of modified atmosphere packaging processes.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
FDFTECPAK4A Apply principles of food packaging |
Elements: |
1. Identify characteristics of packaging suitable for use with food products 2. Apply packaging knowledge in a production environment Apply packaging knowledge in a production environment Identify characteristics of packaging suitable for use with food products |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam