Module Details

Module Code: MANU
Module Title: Beverage Packaging
Title: Beverage Packaging
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Dan Donnelly
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
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.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical demonstrations/MCQ/short answers/site visit report/oral
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 hour examination (open-book or closed-book examination consisting of closed-ended and open-ended questions)

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab/Lecture Contact Lectures / practical demonstration on primary secondary and tertiary packaging. Visits to packaging facilities. Critique of samples from trande 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Literature and trade press reviews and assessments on packaging. Design of specific packaging types 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ray Klimovitz,Karl Ockert. (2014), Beer Packaging, Second Edition. all, AACC International, USA, [ISBN: 9780978772673].
  • Walter Soroka. (2009), Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, Fourth edition. all, Inst of Packaging Professionals, USA, p.623, [ISBN: 1930268289].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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