Microbrewery Development

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Unit Title: Microbrewery Development
Unit ID: SCBRW5088
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): (SCBRW5081 and SF480) (SCBRW5082 and SF481) (SCBRW5083 and SF482)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): (SF489)
ASCED: 019905
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This course will present a broad overview of the steps involved in developing a microbrewery. It will cover aspects of the planning stages to the operational phase including regulatory issues, equipment selection and design and product development.

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 CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                        
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Describe the regulatory environment in which breweries operate.

K2.

Describe the principles of effective design of a brewery.

K3.

Describe the steps in successful product development.

K4.

Define the principles of occupational health and safety.

Skills:
S1.

Develop a beer product.

S2.

Design the layout of a microbrewery.

S3.

Design and implement an OHS strategy in a brewery.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Plan a brewery development project.

Unit Content:

The following material will be normally presented during this course.

Topics may include:

1.The Planning Phase (location, format).

2.Business plan / Market research.

3.Regulatory issues.

4.Brewery equipment (types, layout, capacity).

5.Human resource implications including training.

6.Product Development (Styles/types, serving, packaging)

7.Occupational Health & Safety.8.Waste control.

Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.

K1-K3, S1, S2, A1

Design project - the project will be based on one or more aspects of designing a brewery, planning the requirements of a brewery, product development, and / or preparation of a marketing plan.

Design project.

50-60%

2.

S3, K1, K4

OH&S Plan - undergoing a hazard analysis and developing a risk minimisation plan for a microbrewery.

Assignment.

20-30%

3.

K1-K4

On-line multiple choice tests.

On-line tests.

10-20%

Adopted Reference Style:
Australian Harvard  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency