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UCC MicroCreds courses

Thermal Processing (FS6210)

Course Fact File
CodeFS6210
Duration2 days in person
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 Date25/10/2024
Venue

In person

Credits5
Start Date04/11/2024

Outline

Module Goal

This 5 credits, level 9 micro-credential was developed to provide participants with knowledge of the principles of thermal processing in the food and agri-food sectors. 

Module Content

The micro-credential is delivered in person in UCC over 2 days with some online materials available to the participants. This course is delivered by field experts including Dr Mike Lewis from University of Reading, UK.
  • Raw Milk Quality and Fitness for Heat Treatment; Thermal Processes Overview; UHT Processing Technologies; UHT Plant Engineering & Process Conditions; UHT Product Stability; Changes in UHT Products during Storage; Alternative / Non-Thermal Unit Processing Operations; Nutrient Stability during Thermal Processing

Additional Teaching Mode Information

  • 24 x 1hr(s) lectures

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

  • Quiz - 1 - multiple choice questions - 20 marks.
  • Learning Log - 1 reflective log - 20 marks.
  • Assignment - online open book long question exam - 60 marks. 

Why Choose

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

  1. Describe the science underpinning the heat treatment of milk.

  2. Explain the chemistry, microbiology, enzymology and physical processes taking place when dairy-based products are heated and stored.

  3. Summarise the latest developments in nutritional product formulation.

  4. Describe strategies for obtaining more consistent quality and more reliable long-term storage.

Requirements

Industry personnel working in dairy processing and related dairy activities who would like to upskill or who wish to enter this industry.  

People working in R&D or PhD students who wish to learn about the principles of thermal processing of the dairy sector.

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

To apply for this module click the Apply Now button.  Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:

  • Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
  • The full module fee will be payable on submission of your application.

In the application level tab select the options below and then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for

 

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