Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Food Production (Vets)
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 31211
Module Lead	Iain Ferris
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Available to VS’s wishing to complete an accredited route to the Higher Certificate in Food Control
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Description	In this module the principles of food manufacturing technology will be applied in case study format, highlighting core processing unit operations used by the industry and the equipment used to deliver such processes. There will also be a strong focus on those generic aspects of food processing that directly impact on consumer safety. These include food safety management systems, hygienic equipment and process design, process operation, control and cleaning.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand the principles underpinning Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), describing, in detail, how it can be applied to different foodstuffs, at different points in their production and for different purposes, before exploring the means of communicating the responsibility of food business operators to undertake the analysis of hazards and assessment of risk. Establish what is meant by a ‘food safety management system’ and how this forms a critical focus for food control. Explain the methods used to control against the proliferation of pathogenic and spoilage organisms associated with food, including different types of bulk storage and food packaging used in conjunction with other forms of food preservation, demonstrating their effectiveness to safeguard health and extend ‘shelf-life’.
Assessment	31211-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 100% coursework Reassessment:
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