Module Overview

Brew & Distilling Work Practice

Module Aims

To expose the student to the organisation and management of an industrial brewery or distillery

To provide the student with an opportunity to apply in an industrial setting the skills, understanding and concepts studied in the course curriculum 

To develop in students the ability to integrate different subject areas in production

To allow students to benefit from the skills/expertise of industry professionals related to brewing and distilling

To allow students to enhance their professional development and graduate attributes To develop employability skills, including initially seeking employment

To identify opportunities to improve sustainability within a brewing and distilling company

 

This module is aligned with the following Sustainable Goals: SDG4, SDG8, SDG9, SDG11, SDG17

Module Code

FOOD  8001

ECTS Credits

10

*Curricular information is subject to change

Guidelines for industrial placement.

Workshop for reflective assessment

Preparation of learning agreement for work placement

Industrial placement/work experience review or training agreement with external supervisor

Oral presentation of industrial experience and learning

CV Preparation, digital footprint audit, LinkedIn, job searching careers workshop

Interviewing skills careers workshop

The module will include workshops, tutorials and presentations to prepare students for an approved placement. The student will engage in self-directed learning and experiential on-the-job learning.

Module Content & Assessment
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