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<p>This course will present a general introduction to quality management and total quality control. It includes a broad overview of the terminology used and importantly the types of initiatives undertaken as part of quality management. It will also cover the recommended methods of analysis (EBC, ASBC & IOB) to determine quality parameters of raw materials, worts, yeast and beer.</p>
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<p>The following material will be normally presented during this course. This unit will describe the function and performance of many analyses used to assess malt and beer quality.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. The philosophies of quality management and definitions of the various terminologies commonly used.</p>
<p>2. Preparation and auditing of quality manuals.</p>
<p>3. Principles of food safety and ethics.</p>
<p>4. The components of a quality control / quality assurance system.</p>
<p>5. Quality planning and appraisal.</p>
<p>6. Preparation of a Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan.</p>
<p>7. Introduction to statistical process control.</p>
<p>8. Introduction to specific quality analyses in beer production.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course will present a general introduction to quality management and total quality control. It includes a broad overview of the terminology used and importantly the types of initiatives undertaken as part of quality management. It will also cover the recommended methods of analysis (EBC, ASBC & IOB) to determine quality parameters of raw materials, worts, yeast and beer.</p>
Unit content
<p>The following material will be normally presented during this course. This unit will describe the function and performance of many analyses used to assess malt and beer quality.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. The philosophies of quality management and definitions of the various terminologies commonly used.</p> <p>2. Preparation and auditing of quality manuals.</p> <p>3. Principles of food safety and ethics.</p> <p>4. The components of a quality control / quality assurance system.</p> <p>5. Quality planning and appraisal.</p> <p>6. Preparation of a Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan.</p> <p>7. Introduction to statistical process control.</p> <p>8. Introduction to specific quality analyses in beer production.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019905 - Food Science and Biotechnology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbrw5084">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
<p> must have completed all of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBRW5081" target="_blank">SCBRW5081</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBRW5083" target="_blank">SCBRW5083</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the principles and processes of quality management.</p>
K2
<p>Define the role of quality control and quality assurance in beer production.</p>
K3
<p>Interpret the legal / regulatory requirements for producing, marketing and selling beer.</p>
K4
<p>Describe fundamental principles of analysis.</p>
K5
<p>Define and describe analyses used in the chemical evaluation of beer.</p>
S1
<p>Perform a food safety audit.</p>
S2
<p>Appraise analyses of barley, malt and beer performed according to relevant industry standards.</p>
S3
<p>Select the appropriate analytical technique for raw materials, wort and beer analysis.</p>
A1
<p>Develop a HACCP Plan for a brewery.</p>
A2
<p>Develop quality specifications for a beer product.</p>
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<p>Case study - based on one or more components of a food safety / food quality plan for beer production in a microbrewery.</p>
<p>Tutorial questions.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A1
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<p>Assignment - addressing methods of analysis and / or data analysis of beer and / or raw materials.</p>
<p>Assignment.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K4, K5, S2, S3, A2
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<p><br></p><p>On-line multiple choice tests.</p>
<p>On-line tests.</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019905 - Food Science and Biotechnology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbrw5084">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: SCBRW5084 - U1.1