An increasingly complex regulatory environment, along with Brexit and potential regulatory divergence between EU and UK has led Food Drink Ireland Skillnet to partner with the Regulatory Affairs team in Food Drink Ireland/IBEC and ATU Sligo to offer members the opportunity to gain a Level 9 Certificate in Food and Drink Regulatory Affairs. The main programme aim is for graduates to be able to apply independent thinking and research skills in workplace decisions regarding relevant food and drink regulatory frameworks.Our part-time online Level 9 Certificate in Food and Drink Regulatory Affairs has been developed in collaboration with Industry and acts as a progression route to the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Food Regulatory Affairs.In a constantly evolving and challenging regulatory landscape, it remains essential that Irish Food and Drink businesses continue to prioritise the importance of legislative knowledge and compliance. Understanding, interpreting and applying food legislation is an essential requirement for a diverse range of roles across our industry. This Masters programme has been specifically developed in conjunction with leading experts across the Irish food sector. It not only increases knowledge but also develops the necessary skills of learners to apply these regulations to their business in a practical manner - Aoife Moran Senior Regulatory Affairs Executive Food Drink IrelandCourse Objectives:At the end of the Programme graduates should:Have a thorough understanding of the theory and best practice relating to Food and Drink sector regulatory structures and procedures.Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of current Food and Drink sector regulations and the role of the regulatory affairs professional in the industry.Have a comprehensive understanding of the key functions involved in the commercialisation of a novel product including: supply, sales and marketing legislation.Employ appropriate advanced data analysing, synthesising, summarising and research skills to evaluate critical aspects of regulatory affairs within the Food and Drink sector.Interpret, synthesise and integrate core aspects of a food or drink product lifecycle, associated compliance issues and important processing parameters with a view to problem solving and making regulatory decisions in a timely and competent manner.Formulate, present and defend scientific information/regulatory findings in a variety of forms to regulatory agencies, state bodies, internal personnel and the public.Appreciate the complex and fluid relationships of food and drinks industry processes, prescribed regulatory framework and selected support activities.Apply concepts and skills learnt in a variety of contexts.Work effectively in the Food and Drink sector environment by acting autonomously and thinking independently to meet regulations and participating constructively in a complex team environment within a technical field to ensure the team is operating within the appropriate regulations.
| Course Category | Technology, Science & Technology |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 12000 |
| Entry Requirements | Applications are invited from residents of Ireland employed in the Food and Drink sector, working in technical areas such as quality, food safety, regulatory affairs or R&D, who need to be able to interpret regulations and understand their implications to their business. Participants may have a variety of backgrounds, including food science, food engineering, home economics, and microbiology, however, many have not had any formal training in food regulations. This course is open to those with a Level 8 Degree or Level 8 or Level 9 in other areas with sufficient work experience as assessed by Atlantic Technological University. Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo's Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie |
| Career Path | This programme is suitable for those employed in the Food and Drink sector, working in technical areas such as quality, food safety, regulatory affairs or R&D, who need to be able to interpret regulations and understand their implications to their business. Participants may have a variety of backgrounds, including food science, food engineering, home economics, and microbiology, however, may have not had any formal training in food regulations. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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