| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Packaging |
| Unit ID: | SCBRW5087 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCBRW5081 or SF480) (SCBRW5082 or SF481) (SCBRW5083 or SF482) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 019905 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
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. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | |  | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the manufacture and filling processes of a number of packaging containers. |
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| K2. | Describe the process for assessing and maintaining the quality of packaging raw materials. |
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| K3. | Compare and contrast the advantages of a range of packaging materials. |
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| K4. | Define the legal requirements for labelling and regulatory requirements for producing, marketing and selling beer. |
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| K5. | Describe the major secondary packaging materials. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Assess key quality parameters in the packaging of beer. |
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| S2. | Develop processes to measure and report on packaging line efficiencies. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Design a label for a beer / beer-related product that complies with required legislation. |
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| Unit Content: |
The following material will be normally presented during this course. Topics may include: 1. Kegs and Kegging. 2. Cans and Canning. 3. Bottles and Filling. 4. Labelling and Packing. 5. Packaging Quality. 6. Packaging Line Performance and Layout. 7. Labelling Legislation. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K5, S1-S2 | Tutorial questions - short answers to technical questions covering all aspects of packaging of carbonated beverages. | Tutorial questions. | 30-50% | | 2. | S1-S2, A1, K3-K5 | Case study - an assignment addressing the legal requirements of packaging / labelling. | Assignment. | 20-40% | | 3. | K1-K5 | On-line multiple choice tests. | On-line tests. | 20-30% |
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