Course Title: Conduct sensory analysis
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: ONPS5239C
Course Title: Conduct sensory analysis
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5184 - Diploma of Food Science & Technology
Course Contact: Sam Cutri
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4876
Course Contact Email: sam.cutri@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VBP051 - Identify sensory analysis fundamentals
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to set up and co-ordinate test panels and assess the results obtained from a sensory analysis.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PMLTEST505B Conduct sensory analysis |
Element: |
1. Select panelists for sensory analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop and use a questionnaire for initial screening of potential panellists based on testing brief |
Element: |
2. Prepare panelists for sensory analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Prepare panellists for sensory analysis |
Element: |
3. Prepare samples for sensory analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prepare reference samples to be used for the sensory analysis specification |
Element: |
4. Conduct routine sensory analysis |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select appropriate test materials for the information required |
Element: |
5. Evaluate and report findings |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Assess the possible effects of group attributes |
Element: |
6. Maintain a safe work environment |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Use established work practices to ensure personal safety and that of other personnel |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities for this course may include:
• Teacher directed face-to face delivery of lessons
• Whole class Discussion
• Pair/group discussion
• Small group workshops
• Revision quizzes
• Worksheets
• Laboratory experiments
• Record keeping of experiments
• Presentations
• Research activities
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 Sensory Panels
Week 2 Sensory Panels
Week 3 Triangle test
Week 4 Triangle test
Week 5 quantitative response scales
Week 6 Analysis of data
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
AS 2542.2.2-2005 Sensory analysis Method 2.2: Specific methods—Triangle test |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exam
Assessment Tasks
Assignments 100 % Due: 22/10/12
Assessment Matrix
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