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Skills for Work - Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry

This introductory qualification will enable you to experience, develop, and reflect on the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed for work in the food and drink manufacturing industry. This course will be delivered on campus over 12 weeks, approx. 15 hours per week

Location: Elmwood
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Start date: January 2023
Duration: .25 years
Agency code: FDO5,;

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Course overview

This 12-week course is designed to provide an introductory qualification for the food and drink manufacturing industry. The Course will enable learners to experience, develop and reflect on general and specific practical skills, knowledge and understanding together with employability skills and attitudes needed for work in the food and drink manufacturing industry.

Entry requirements

Gained 2 qualifications at SCQF level 4

What you'll learn

modules

: The general aim of this Unit is to provide learners with an overview of the food and drink manufacturing industry and become effective job seekers and employees. Learners will be introduced to the various stages within the manufacturing process. They will gain an understanding of the routes that food and drink products take from field to table. They will investigate the different roles played by employees and how they relate to one another. They will identify the skills required for initial employment, progression and promotion.
: The general aim of this Unit is to give learners an insight into the safety requirements that govern the food and drink manufacturing industry. Learners will develop an appreciation of the need for compliance with legislation with particular reference to food safety, and health and safety when manufacturing food and drink. They will gain an understanding that this is essential for employment in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
: The general aim of this Unit is to allow learners to develop the practical skills used in the food and drink manufacturing industry to assure that products conform to quality and safety specifications. They will also develop their knowledge of different methods used to extend shelf life and the effects of food spoilage. They will investigate ways to reduce the cost of production related to recycling and waste.
: The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to understand the various factors that influence the development and consumer acceptance of a new product. They will become aware of the drivers for change and the processes involved from concept to launch. They will establish an understanding of the factors which affect economic viability and hence the ongoing success of the industry.

Student experience

Students will have the opportunity to work with and visit local industries to gain experience and knowledge of food production and manufacturing processes.