UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus
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  1. University School/Centre
/ Forensic and Applied Sciences
  1. External Accreditation
/ Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
  1. Title of Final Award
/ Certificate in Food Industry Waste and Resources Solutions
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Part time
  1. UCAS Code

  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies 2007
  1. Other external influences
/ Chartered Institution of Waste Management
Food and Drink Federation
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ October 2010 (PCR Jan 2015)
  1. Aims of the Programme

At the end of the module the student will be able to:
  • This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to develop a supervised programme of study in a field of inquiry pertinent to the main themes of the module.

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1.Exercise individual initiative in selecting and researching a topic of relevance to their programme of study
A2 Apply advanced concepts and skills to a specific theme within their chosen study area
Teaching and Learning Methods
Information provided by directed reading, case studies and research will be augmented with regular one to one meetings with a personal tutor. Students will be responsible for non directed reading, locating and discriminating between a wide variety of different types of published material and other sources of information (including the internet).
Assessment methods
Portfolio of a work basedproject for the University Certificate.
B.Subject-specific skills
B1. Identify and explain the origin and nature of different types of waste.
B2. Explain and evaluate theproblems they pose in waste management for the food industry.
B3. Relate key legislative, planning and licensing requirements for individual food processes.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Information provided by directed reading, case studies and research will be augmented with regular one to one meetings with a personal tutor. Students will be responsible for non directed reading, locating and discriminating between a wide variety of different types of published material and other sources of information (including the internet).
Assessment methods
Portfolio of a work basedproject for the University Certificate.
C.Thinking Skills
C1.Analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically from a range of sources.
C2 Collect and integrate evidence to develop coherent arguments to express them clearly and concisely.
C3 Apply a combination of technical, policy and business knowledge to problem solving.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Information provided by directed reading, case studies and research will be augmented with regular one to one meetings with a personal tutor. Students will be responsible for non directed reading, locating and discriminating between a wide variety of different types of published material and other sources of information (including the internet).
Assessment methods
Portfolio of a work basedproject for the University Certificate.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Demonstrate planning and management of both resources and time.
D2. Demonstrate ability to interpret and disseminate information.
D3. Demonstrate competency inIT Skills.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Information provided by directed reading, case studies and research will be augmented with regular one to one meetings with a personal tutor. Students will be responsible for non directed reading, locating and discriminating between a wide variety of different types of published material and other sources of information (including the internet). There will be opportunities to develop IT and writing skills through the development of the work based project.
Assessment methods
Portfolio of a work basedproject for the University Certificate.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 4 / NT1038(L4) / Food Industry Waste and Resources Solutions / 20 Credits / Certificate in Food Industry Waste and Resources Solutions
Requires 20 credits at Level 4 or above
*Delete rows not applicable to this Programme Specification
15.Personal Development Planning
Work based mentors and personal tutors will be assigned to the students to assist them in developing their own personal development plan
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
The minimum entry requirements for the course are:
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate;
Or
A minimum of one A’level or equivalent, an Advanced GNVQ, a pass A2 level, Pass ND or NC;
Or
Relevant industrial experience;
Equivalent qualifications are welcome including UCLan’s access and foundation course
Applicants who do not satisfy the standard minimum entry requirement can be admitted on the basis of equivalent prior experience or learning details of which can be found at:
17.Key sources of information about the programme
  • Fact sheet –available on the CWM and UCLan website

  • University Prospectus

  • CIWM Website

  • Food and Drink Federation Website

  • NWUA website

APPENDIX 21 - CDG

18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / B1 / B2 / B3 / C1 / C2 / C3 / D1 / D2 / D3
4 / NT1038
(L4) / Food Industry Waste and Resources Solutions / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √ / √