Certificate in Food Manufacturing Operations

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Certificate
Programme Code CR_EFDMO_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 50
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/08/2019
Department PROCESS, ENERGY & TRANSPORT ENGINEERING
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Demonstrate general knowledge of scientific principles, in the fields of biology, chemistry, measurement science, basic mathematics and technology, whilst working in a structured and managed environment.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Use and apply specific knowledge of Science, Food processing and Good Manufacturing Practice in operations of a food manufacturing industrty.
PO3 Skill - Range Write standard operating procedures, follow approved validation and quality procedures, assist at quality audits and accurately gather, record and process technical information using standard computer application systems.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Formulate responses to routine day to day manufacturing problems in the work place.
PO5 Competence - Context Use technical knowledge to monitor and assess trends so as to minimize non conformances.
PO6 Competence - Role Exercise personal responsibility, contribute constructively in a team across core scientific disciplines and communicate effectively.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Evaluate and identify his and her learning and development needs in a structured and managed environment.
PO8 Competence - Insight Demonstrate an awareness of relevant social and ethical issues.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
MATH6000 Essential Mathematical Skills David Goulding 2 5
PHYS6027 Measurement Science NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MGMT6021 cGMP 1 & Quality Assurance NIALL MORRIS 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FOOD6003 Food Processing Michael J. O Mahony 1 5
PLAC8001 Herbal Science Placement Brigid Lucey 2 10
CHEP6001 Process Engineering Labs 1 Michael J. O Mahony 4 5
FOOD6002 QA in Food Manufacturing NIALL MORRIS 1 5
MECH6007 Thermofluids NIALL MORRIS 3 5