Module Title:Beverage Packaging
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: In this level 8 module, the learning objectives, learning activities and assessments are constructively aligned. A variety of active learning strategies, facilitated by the VLE, Blackboard, will be employed: eg lectures, practical demonstrations, discussion, site visits, engagement with materials (texts, journals etc.) industry practice materials (case studies, live case examples, industry reports etc.). Learners will be expected to actively engage with module materials (online & offline) and with associated in class and out of class activities. This module will be assessed summatively via a continuous assessment which can include practical demonstration elements and a terminal exam.
Module Aim: The aim on this module is that the student understands the raw materials used in the packaging of alcoholic beverages. Examples of such materials are aluminium, stainless steel, glass, paperboard, corrugated fiber board and plastics
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Distinguish between primary packaging materials - small and large pack
LO2 Examine secondary and Tertiary packaging materials
LO3 Differentiate between the various packaging machines on a packaging line and contrast the methods used to assess perfromance
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Distinguish between primary packaging materials - small and large pack
Small pack primary packaging examples: Can and can end Glass bottle (RB and NRB) and closure The purpose and functions of secondary packaging Secondary packaging examples including: Board Sleeve wrap and multipack Fully enclosed carton (FEC) Ring Carrier Crate Shrink-film For the above examples the following will be covered: The usual materials of construction The key design elements Advantages and disadvantages The purpose and functions of tertiary packaging Tertiary package examples: Pallet Locator board Stretch and shrink-film For the above examples the following will be covered: The usual materials of construction The key design elements Advantages and disadvantages Plastic bottle and closure Label
Examine secondary and Tertiary packaging materials
The purpose and functions of secondary packaging Secondary packaging examples including: Board Sleeve wrap and multipack Fully enclosed carton (FEC) Ring Carrier Crate Shrink-film For the above examples the following will be covered: The usual materials of construction The key design elements Advantages and disadvantages The purpose and functions of tertiary packaging Tertiary package examples: Pallet Locator board Stretch and shrink-film For the above examples the following will be covered: The usual materials of construction The key design elements Advantages and disadvantages
Differentiate between the various packaging machines on a line
Typical layout of a packaging line before the filler The purpose of each key operational step pre-filler, including the depalletiser, conveyor systems, washing systems (e.g. crate, bottle, keg and cask) and empty container inspection Key principles of operation for those steps listed above Small and large pack depalletising systems Conveyor systems Returnable bottle and crate washing systems Large pack external and internal cleaning systems
Practical Demonstrations
Visits to packaging producers / converters / high speed packaging lines. Appraisal of packaging from trade.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in both the CA and final examination. IT Carlow reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessments
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Practical demonstrations/MCQ/short answers/site visit report/oral 1,2 30.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam 2 hour examination (open-book or closed-book examination consisting of closed-ended and open-ended questions) 1,3 70.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning Time 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SABRE_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Brewing and Distilling 8 Mandatory