FdSc Food Manufacture (Operations Management)

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The Foundation Degree in Food Manufacture aims to provide development opportunities for those employed or aspiring to key roles in the food manufacturing sector, and to help the industry meet the growing need for skilled technologists and managers. The Operations Management route will provide students with a broad knowledge of food manufacturing management and has been designed specifically for Manufacturing and Processing Managers who require expert knowledge of food factory processing, automation and manufacturing management techniques. Successful completion of this programme and the bridging course will provide access to the BSc (Hons) Food Manufacture (Process and Business Improvement) at Level 3.

Course information

Name: FdSc Food Manufacture (Operations Management) Qualification title: Foundation Degree in Food manufacture (Operations Management) Qualification type: Foundation degree Assessment The emphasis that the foundation degree places on work-based learning fits into the busy and ever changing environment of the food factory. The delivery routes of the programme (day release/distance learning/combination) give increased flexibility to the student in a busy industry. All students on all routes attend an induction to the programme at or as near to enrolment as possible. All units on the day release programme are taught through lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical/laboratory based sessions. Individual units also have an element of food manufacturing site visits and seminars led by food industry experts. The supported distance learning units are taught through work booklets, electronic materials and personal tutorials by individual lecturers. Students are required to attend one study week per year of the programme. Units are assessed through the means of written scientific reports, written projects, group presentations and examinations. The type of assessment depends on the subject matter of the unit. Awarding University of Lincoln Created 20160530 10:55:21 Updated 20160530 10:55:21

Entry requirements

None

Provider

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
ncfm@lincoln.ac.uk
01406 493000
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/holbeach/

Address

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