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
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus
Field visits
3. University School/Centre
Forensic and Applied Sciences
4. External Accreditation
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate in Food Industry Waste and Resources
Solutions
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part time
7. UCAS Code
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies
2007
9. Other external influences
Chartered Institution of Waste Management
Food and Drink Federation
10. Date of production/revision of
this form
October 2010 (PCR Jan 2015)
11. 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.
12. 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 based project for the University Certificate.
B.
B1.
B2.
B3.
Subject-specific skills
Identify and explain the origin and nature of different types of waste.
Explain and evaluate the problems they pose in waste management for the food industry.
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 based project 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 based project 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 in IT 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 based project for the University Certificate.
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 4
*
Module
Code
NT1038
(L4)
Module Title
Food Industry Waste and
Resources Solutions
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
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:
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/sss/accreditation/index.php
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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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
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
personal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
4
NT1038 Food Industry Waste and
Resources Solutions
(L4)
A1
A2
B1
B2
B3
C1
C2
C3
D1
D2
D3
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