Module Purpose:

To introduce learners to the language of the science industry and provide knowledge and

experience of the: "industry" scope, culture and structure.

It must be emphasized that this is an introductory module. It is designed for learners with little, or no, experience of scientific technical workplaces. The aim of the module is to provide a broad

Picture of science technical employment together with the industry sectors involved and the varying degrees of mobility between them. As a result, it is hoped that the learners will gain an insight into their chosen career and an enhanced sense of relevance for the course or study that they are about to commence.
 

1) Demonstrate appropriate language and literacy skills to satisfy the study requirements of the chosen program
 
This outcome will be assessed in conjunction with your management modules and the outcomes below
2) Collect, analyze and organize information relevant to scientific technical work
 
This outcome will be assessed by you presenting a detailed referenced scientific report of an experiment done by you in the course of your studies or employment
3) Use case studies to identify the structure, culture and resources in two contrasting scientific technical workplaces.

• A list of tasks performed by a food technologist
• Flow diagram showing the work sequence of two distinct tasks from initial request through to reporting results performed by a food technologist.
• Identification of elements of the work sequence where errors may occur and the methods of quality assurance that can be employed to minimize such errors
• An outline of the use in information technology by a food technologist
• Forecast future changes in the technical services provided.

4) Identify the structure , culture and resources effecting the scientific workplace in industry