Repurposing of Surplus Food

Certificate

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Course Code	SG_SREPU_S06
Céim	6
Fad ama	1 semester
Creidmheasanna	10
Modh Seachadta	Online
Suímh campais	Sligo
Modh Seachadta	Páirtaimseartha

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The proposed programme will answer the objectives of the community climate action programme (CCAP), addressing the needs of community volunteer organisations (CVOs) identified through independent research, by providing a multi-faceted educational programme on practical aspects of food waste minimisation and food redistribution. The case studies will provide replicable examples of organisations who have used SFD alongside other complementary sustainability practices to create the basis for sustainable food communities. The regionally focused training will facilitate peer- and action-learning based on the education programme, case studies and toolkit.

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Bliain 1

Seimeastar	Sonraí an Mhodúil	Creidmheasanna	Éigeantach / Roghnach
1	Introduction to Surplus Food This module seeks to introduce students to the complexities of food surplus and distribution, offering students an exploration of the issues that define this critical aspect of the food industry. With the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, understanding the dynamics of food surplus and distribution is becoming more and more imperative. With a global population projected to surpass 9 billion by 2050, the question of how we sustainably produce, distribute, and allocate food resources, while increasing awareness of waste avoidance and valorisation is of paramount importance. This module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to grapple with this pivotal issue. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Understand food surplus and its global impact 2. Understandthe connection between EU Farm2Fork Strategy and UN SDGs 3. Examine issues of Food Security and Food Poverty nationally and internationally 4. Relate the application of circular economy to food surplus 5. Applyethics in practice when working with surplus foods.	05	Mandatory
1	Repurposing Surplus Food This module will provide the students with skills and knowledge to identify ways to repurpose surplus food along the food supply chain. It will provide them with examples and case studies of successful ways where surplus food has been reused, recovered and repurposed. The module will be delivered through a number of guest lectures by stakeholders from the industry, the community and academia. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate understanding of ways to repurpose surplus food 2. Explore environmental, social and financial strategies for repurposing food waste 3. Apply practical ways to manage surplus food at home through cooking 4. Link scientific evidence to surplus food practices.	05	Mandatory

Uaireanta Staidéir Molta in aghaidh na seachtaine

Each module requires 6 hours in total. 1 hour online lecture and 5 independent learning hours.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

The coursework is assessed through continuous assessment assignments. No final examination.

Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas

No attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Dul chun cinn

Depending on prior qualifications, students may also be eligible to undertake one of several Level 9 Cert/ MSc. in a related food and/or environmental science discipline.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate (L6) in Sustainable Food Surplus Practices, students may progress into one of several Level 7 & 8 food and/or environmental science related course(s) offered by ATU.

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Riachtanais Iontrála

Applicants must be a minimum of 17 years old to apply for this programme and meet one or more of the following criteria:

Pass mark in any QQI FET Major Award at level 5.
Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects. Leaving Certificate must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Maths at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum Maths entry requirement. Irish at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum language requirement. Equivalent qualifications from other countries also accepted.
Leaving Certificate Applied with 160 credits.
A Pass in the ATU Access programme, the QQI FET Foundation Certificate, the NUIG/ATU Foundation Certificate or any Foundation/Access Certificate.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be used to gain access to the programme and/or gain exemptions.

Mature student applicants (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year) do not have to meet the minimum entry requirements listed above and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of ability and competence to undertake the programme).

In addition, students for whom English is not their first language must meet the following   English language requirements: A minimum score of 5.5 (with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application.

Táillí

Total Fees EU: €500

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Gairmeacha

Career Progression Graduates will be skilled to work with organisations involved in food aid, donations and surplus food distribution, non-governmental organisations, vocational training institutes e.g., trainer of trainers. Those working with CVOs will upskill and have opportunities to progress within the organisations.

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Graduates of this programme will be skilled to work with organisations involved in food aid, donations and surplus food distribution, non-governmental organisations, vocational training institutes e.g., trainer of trainers. Those working with CVOs will upskill and have opportunities to progress within their organisations.