Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Special Purpose Award
Total Credits: 20
Delivery Method: In-Person
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No
The Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Food and Agri-Food is a part-time programme open to students who are pursuing a research programme in Food or Agri-Food or a related discipline.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| FS6626 | Career Management Skills for the Food Sector | 5 |
| FS6627 | Science Writing for the Agri-Food Researcher | 5 |
| FS6634 | Leadership for Agri-Food Research Students | 5 |
| FS6637 | Data Analysis and Interpretation of Experimental Data | 5 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Certificate in Continuing Professional Development in Food and Agri-Food (NFQ Level 9, Special Purpose Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Apply an enhanced knowledge of employability skills to both job searches and professional activities demonstrated through career portfolio development;
- Reflect and act on business, social and ethical responsibilities of young professionals in the Food and Agri-Food sector;
- Communicate effectively with the Food Science community and with wider society;
- Identify, formulate, analyse and solve Food Science problems using Data Analysi;
- Leverage their personal working style and leadership capability for the development of their research topic and the wider food sector;
- Manage projects effectively in a range of research environments;
