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<p>This course will present a broad overview of packaging and packaging quality control in the brewing industry. It covers the different processes required for filling beer in a variety of containers including kegs, cans and bottles. It will also address the legal requirements of labelling, secondary packaging of products and packaging management.</p>
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<p>The following material will be normally presented during this course.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Kegs and Kegging.</p>
<p>2. Cans and Canning.</p>
<p>3. Bottles and Filling.</p>
<p>4. Labelling and Packing.</p>
<p>5. Packaging Quality.</p>
<p>6. Packaging Line Performance and Layout.</p>
<p>7. Labelling Legislation.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course will present a broad overview of packaging and packaging quality control in the brewing industry. It covers the different processes required for filling beer in a variety of containers including kegs, cans and bottles. It will also address the legal requirements of labelling, secondary packaging of products and packaging management.</p>
Unit content
<p>The following material will be normally presented during this course.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Kegs and Kegging.</p> <p>2. Cans and Canning.</p> <p>3. Bottles and Filling.</p> <p>4. Labelling and Packing.</p> <p>5. Packaging Quality.</p> <p>6. Packaging Line Performance and Layout.</p> <p>7. Labelling Legislation.</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/scbrw5087">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
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>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
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 manufacture and filling processes of a number of packaging containers.</p>
K2
<p>Describe the process for assessing and maintaining the quality of packaging raw materials.</p>
K3
<p>Compare and contrast the advantages of a range of packaging materials.</p>
K4
<p>Define the legal requirements for labelling and regulatory requirements for producing, marketing and selling beer.</p>
K5
<p>Describe the major secondary packaging materials.</p>
S1
<p>Assess key quality parameters in the packaging of beer.</p>
S2
<p>Develop processes to measure and report on packaging line efficiencies.</p>
A1
<p>Design a label for a beer / beer-related product that complies with required legislation.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Tutorial questions - short answers to technical questions covering all aspects of packaging of carbonated beverages.</p>
<p>Tutorial questions.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2
2
<p>Case study - an assignment addressing the legal requirements of packaging / labelling.</p>
<p>Assignment.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, A1
3
<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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<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/scbrw5087">View unit fees</a>
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