The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA . Module Descriptor Manufacturing Meat Products Level 5 C20252 www.fetac.ie Level 5 Module Descriptor Summary of Contents Describes how the module functions as part of the national Introduction vocational certificate framework. Indicates the module content. This title appears on the learner’s Module Title certificate. It can be used to download the module from the website www.fetac.ie . An individual code is assigned to each module; a letter at the beginning denotes a vocational or general studies area under which Module Code the module is grouped and the first digit denotes its level within the national vocational certificate framework. Indicates where the module is placed in the national vocational Level certificate framework, from Level 3 to Level 6. Denotes the amount of credit that a learner accumulates on Credit Value achievement of the module. Describes in summary what the learner will achieve on successfully completing the module and in what learning and vocational contexts Purpose the module has been developed. Where relevant, it lists what certification will be awarded by other certification agencies. Recommends the level of previous achievement or experience of the Preferred Entry Level learner. Usually ‘none’ but in some cases detail is provided here of specific learner or course provider requirements. There may also be Special Requirements reference to the minimum safety or skill requirements that learners must achieve prior to assessment. Describe in 3-5 statements the broad skills and knowledge learners General Aims will have achieved on successful completion of the module. Units Structure the learning outcomes; there may be no units. Specific Learning Describe in specific terms the knowledge and skills that learners will Outcomes have achieved on successful completion of the module. Portfolio of Assessment Provides details on how the learning outcomes are to be assessed. Grading Provides details of the grading system used. Individual Candidate List the assessment criteria for each assessment technique and the Marking Sheets marking system. Module Results Records the marks for each candidate in each assessment technique and in total. It is an important record for centres of their candidate’s Summary Sheet achievements. Appendices Can include approval forms for national governing bodies. Glossary of Assessment Explains the types of assessment techniques used to assess standards. Techniques Describes the assessment principles that underpin FETAC approach Assessment Principles to assessment. Introduction A module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain a FETAC award. Candidates are assessed to establish whether they have achieved the required standards. Credit is awarded for each module successfully completed. The standards in a module are expressed principally in terms of specific learning outcomes, i.e. what the learner will be able to do on successful completion of the module. The other elements of the module - the purpose, general aims, assessment details and assessment criteria - combine with the learning outcomes to state the standards in a holistic way. While FETAC is responsible for setting the standards for certification in partnership with course providers and industry, it is the course providers who are responsible for the design of the learning programmes. The duration, content and delivery of learning programmes should be appropriate to the learners’ needs and interests, and should enable the learners to reach the standard as described in the modules. Modules may be delivered alone or integrated with other modules. The development of learners’ core skills is a key objective of vocational education and training. The opportunity to develop these skills may arise through a single module or a range of modules. The core skills include: • taking initiative • taking responsibility for one’s own learning and progress • problem solving • applying theoretical knowledge in practical contexts • being numerate and literate • having information and communication technology skills • sourcing and organising information effectively • listening effectively • communicating orally and in writing • working effectively in group situations • understanding health and safety issues • reflecting on and evaluating quality of own learning and achievement. Course providers are encouraged to design programmes which enable learners to develop core skills. 1 Module Title Manufacturing Meat Products 2 Module Code C20252 3 Level 5 4 Credit Value 1 credit 5 Purpose This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain a FETAC credit in Manufacturing Meat Products at Level 5. It is a mandatory module on the Level 5 Certificate in Butchering. The module is designed to provide the learners with the knowledge and skills associated with manufacturing meat products. 6 Preferred Entry Level Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. 7 Special Requirements Providers: Providers must obtain approval from ACBI to offer this module. The approval form is available at the back of this module descriptor. The content and delivery of this module must comply with the criteria specified by ACBI and available from ACBI. Minimum recommended resource requirements are available from ACBI. 8 General Aims Learners who successfully complete this module will: 8.1 acquire and develop the necessary knowledge and skills for the processing of meat products. 8.2 demonstrate the competent use of various meat processing equipment. 8.3 be familiar with processes involved in the manufacture of various meat products. 9 Units The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 9 units. Unit 1 Ingredients. Unit 2 Recipes. Unit 3 Sausages. Unit 4 Black & White Puddings Unit 5 Corned Beef & Spiced Beef Unit 6 Bacon & Ham Unit 7 Mince Unit 8 Burgers Unit 9 Value Added Products 10 Specific Learning Outcomes Unit 1 Ingredients Learners should be able to: 10.1.1 list the main ingredients for meat processing 10.1.2 explain the functions of each ingredient 10.1.3 explain the terms ‘additives’, ‘preservatives’, colours’, ‘flavourings’, ‘flavour enhancers’ 10.1.4 list the main spices used and describe their flavours 10.1.5 list the various types of casings and their appropriate uses 10.1.6 outline the correct storage criteria for different ingredients, spices and casings 10.1.7 list the various types of rusks and their attributes 10.1.8 prepare a mock label to conform to labelling requirements Unit 2 Recipes Learners should be able to: 10.2.1 outline a typical recipe for the following meat products • Traditional Pork Sausage • Speciality Sausage • Black Pudding • White Pudding • Brine for Corned Beef • Spice for Corned Beef • Brine for Curing Ham, Bacon etc • Dry Cure for Bacon • Beef, Lamb, Pork Burgers • Marinades 10.2.2 describe the preparation method of each recipe Unit 3 Sausages Learners should be able to: 10.3.1 list required plant and equipment for sausage making 10.3.2 explain the function of each 10.3.3 list the ingredients for traditional pork sausage and explain the functions of each 10.3.4 list the ingredients for a variety of speciality sausages and explain the functions of each 10.3.5 describe the methods and processes involved in sausage manufacture 10.3.6 identify defects in sausages , their causes and remedies 10.3.7 identify the approximate shelf-life of each product and the appropriate storage conditions Unit 4 Black & White Puddings Learners should be able to: 10.4.1 list required plant and equip0ment involved in pudding manufacture 10.4.2 explain the function of each 10.4.3 list the ingredients for black pudding and explain the functions of each 10.4.4 list the ingredients for white pudding and explain the functions of each 10.4.5 describe the methods and processes involved in pudding manufacture 10.4.6 identify defects in puddings, their causes and defects 10.4.7 identify the approximate shelf-life of each product and the appropriate storage conditions Unit 5 Corned Beef & Spiced Beef Learners should be able to: 10.5.1 explain the function of pickle pumps 10.5.2 list the ingredients for brine and explain the functions of each 10.5.3 list the ingredients and spices used in recipe for spiced beef 10.5.4 demonstrate the making and using of brine for corned beef 10.5.5 demonstrate the making of spiced beef 10.5.6 identify the approximate shelf-life and the appropriate storage conditions Unit 6 Bacon & Ham Learners should be able to: 10.6.1 explain the function of pickle pumps 10.6.2 list ingredients for brine and explain the functions of each 10.6.3 list the ingredients for dry cure and explain the functions of each 10.6.4 demonstrate the making and using of brine for bacon and ham products 10.6.5 demonstrate and use of dry cure for bacon and ham products 10.6.6 identify defects in bacon and ham, their causes and remedies 10.6.7 identify the approximate shelf-life and the appropriate storage conditions Unit 7 Mince Learners should be able to: 10.7.1 demonstrate the manufacture of mince 10.7.2 explain the purpose of different plate sizes 10.7.3 demonstrate the dismantling and re-assembly of a mincer 10.7.4 identify the approximate shelf life and the appropriate storage conditions Unit 8 Burgers