Module Details

Module Code: FOOD7007
Title: Agri-Food Quality Systems
Long Title: Agri-Food Quality Systems
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5410 - Food Processing
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module outlines the best practice and the legal requirements relating to the Agri-Food sector. This includes examining quality management systems, farm audits, traceability through the food chain, food fraud, good agricultural practices, quality assurance schemes and relevant legislation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss quality management standards, philosophies and frameworks in relation to the Agri-Food sector
LO2 Outline the key regulatory issues that ensure food safety and quality
LO3 Design risk management strategies applying HACCP
LO4 Explain safety, traceability, legislation and quality management systems that ensure integrity through the food chain
LO5 Discuss the practical applications of the Laboratory Information Management Systems in the Agri-Food industry
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Quality Management
Quality management systems in the Agri-Food industry, establishing a management system, documentation (e.g. SOPs), quality standards (ISO 9000, ISO 22000, ISO and Agriculture, GAP (application to soil, water and animals), GMP).
Introduction to Regulatory Authorities
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), International Standards (WHO, Codex Alimentarius).
Food Safety Management Systems
Risk monitory systems, Implementation of HACCP, Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points, Critical Limits, Monitoring and Corrective Action Procedures.
Management through the Food Chain
Integrity through the Agri-Food chain (producers, processing, transport, consumers); farm to fork; Origin Green; Bord Bia Quality Assurance schemes (schemes, audits, procedures, records, benefits). Traceability (AIMS system in Ireland), food fraud. Risk communication and consumer perception.
Laboratory Information Management Systems
Practical use in the Agri-Food industry, hardware and software requirements, processes and benefits.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Preparation of a written report on a farm/agri-food safety management system applying HACCP
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures, workshops & project-based classes Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study & project work Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures, workshops & project-based classes Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study & project work Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hoyle, D.. (2018), ISO Quality Systems Handbook, 7th. Routledge, London, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9781138188648].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SAGBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agri-Biosciences 5 Mandatory
CR_SAGBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agri-Biosciences 5 Mandatory