UCC MicroCreds courses

Ice Cream Science & Technology (FS6209)

Course Fact File
CodeFS6209
Duration12 weeks
Teaching ModePart-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ LevelLevel 9
Fees€1,200 - HCI Subsidy Initiative See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date10/12/2024
Credits5
Start DateProposed Date: 13/01/2025

Outline

Module Goal

To provide participants with knowledge of science and technology of all frozen desserts, both dairy and non-dairy, including ingredients, processing and quality aspects

Module Content

Frozen dessert formulations and mix composition, mix ingredients, mix formulation calculations, mix processing, the freezing process, flavouring ingredients, product grading and defects, dairy microbiology and food safety.
 
This micro-credential was developed in conjunction with Teagasc – Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority to ensure industry ready skills, with guest lectures from Professor Douglas Goff – University of Guelph, Canada. 

Additional Teaching Mode Information

  • 4 x 1hr(s) online asynchronous (any time learning) activities
  • 21 x  1hr(s) lectures

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

  • 1 x online multiple choice questions - 20 marks
  • 1 x submission of essay online - 60 marks
  • 1 x reflective log - 20 marks

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Develop ice cream and frozen dessert formulations and make appropriate ingredient selection

  2. Describe mix processing and freezing equipment requirements and apply knowledge to the manufacturing of ice cream and frozen desserts

  3. Describe food safety requirements and apply appropriate sanitation and hygiene measures to the production of ice cream and frozen desserts

  4. Describe the root causes of ice cream quality defects and apply appropriate remedies for the production of high-quality ice cream and frozen desserts

Requirements

Personnel working in dairy processing and related dairy activities or who wish to enter this industry.

Fees and Costs

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.

The fee for this micro-credential is €1,200 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €600.

Check your eligibility on the HEA Website

How To Apply

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