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HCM339

Food & Beverage Production Iii

This course explores essential aspects of financial management, inventory control, and entrepreneurial strategies. It covers sources of finance, inventory management techniques, and challenges faced by startups. Additionally, the course delves into total quality management principles, quality auditing, and measurement methods. The course equips students with practical knowledge for effective business operations and sustainable growth.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
156 hours
Maths
Basic
Content
Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor Marked Assessments
  • Final Examination

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HCM339 · UNIT 1 SOURCES OF FINANCE

Finance is very crucial and indispensable for the success of any business organisation. No special or business organisation can succeed without funds. Hence, it is necessary to be exposed to the various sources of finance, especially for small and medium scale enterprises which is the subject of this unit.

What you should be able to do

  1. Identify sources of finance for businesses
  2. Apply inventory management techniques
  3. Evaluate startup challenges and solutions
  4. Implement total quality management principles
  5. Conduct quality audits and measurements
  6. Apply cooking principles to food preparation

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Business Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Quality Control Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Chef
Where it is applied
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Food Service

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 3: Introduction

    Unit 1: Sources of Finance

    Requires understanding of complex financial instruments and their implications for business sustainability.

  • Module 3: Introduction

    Unit 4: Total Quality Management

    Involves understanding of statistical process control and its application in improving product quality.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 3: Introduction
    • Unit 1: Sources of Finance · 3 hours

      Define the importance of finance in business.. Differentiate between fixed and circulating capital.. Explain internal and external sources of capital..

  2. Week 2Module 3: Introduction
    • Unit 2: Inventory Management and Supply of Resources · 3 hours

      List the objectives of inventory control.. Describe the benefits of inventory control.. Explain procedures for establishing efficient inventory control..

  3. Week 3Module 3: Introduction
    • Unit 3: The Start Up Problem · 3 hours

      Identify pitfalls to avoid in starting a new business.. Suggest solutions to identified pitfalls.. Analyze the importance of managerial experience and sufficient starting capital..

  4. Week 4Module 3: Introduction
    • Unit 4: Total Quality Management · 3 hours

      Define the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM).. Apply the concept of TQM to your business.. Discuss the antecedents of modern quality management..

  5. Week 5Module 3: Introduction
    • Unit 5: Quality Audit and Measurement · 3 hours

      Detect errors during investigations and follow up.. Differentiate internal and external quality-system audits and reviews.. State TQM standard for self-assessment..

  6. Week 6Module 1: Principles of Cooking
    • Unit 1: Principles of Cooking: Dry Heat Methods · 3 hours

      Differentiate between the three main methods of heat transfer.. Describe the effects of heat on food nutrients.. Identify and analyze the dry heat methods of cooking..

  7. Week 7Module 1: Principles of Cooking
    • Unit 2: Principles of Cooking: Moist Heat/Combination · 3 hours

      Identify the different moist heat and combination methods of cooking.. Describe the moist heat and combination methods of cooking.. Cook different dishes with the above methods..

  8. Week 8Module 1: Principles of Cooking
    • Unit 3: Cooking Meat and Poultry · 3 hours

      Describe different methods of cooking meat.. Prepare and cook different cuts of meat.. Apply moist and dry heat methods to meat preparation..

  9. Week 9Module 1: Principles of Cooking
    • Unit 4: Cooking Fish · 3 hours

      Identify how to recognize good quality fish.. Describe methods of storing fish.. Prepare several fish dishes using different cooking methods..

  10. Week 10Module 1: Principles of Cooking
    • Unit 5: Cooking Eggs · 3 hours

      Identify and describe how to choose and store eggs.. Enumerate different egg dishes.. Prepare some egg dishes using various cooking techniques..

  11. Week 11Module 2: Cake Making
    • Unit 1: Grains Used in Cookery · 3 hours

      Describe the different types of grains and their uses.. Analyze the different forms of grain.. Discuss the nutritional benefits of various grains..

  12. Week 12Module 2: Cake Making
    • Unit 2: Cake Making · 3 hours

      Identify the basic ingredients used in cake making.. Describe the functions of ingredients used in cake making.. Analyze the steps involved in making cakes..

    • Unit 3: Cake: Types and Common Faults · 3 hours

      Identify the different categories of cakes.. Differentiate the different methods of mixing cakes.. Analyze the different faults in cake making..

  13. Week 13Module 2: Cake Making
    • Unit 4: Farinaceous Dishes · 3 hours

      Define farinaceous dishes.. Classify farinaceous dishes.. Describe the uses of farinaceous dishes.. Prepare some farinaceous dishes..

    • Unit 5: Sandwiches · 3 hours

      Trace the history of sandwiches.. Enumerate different types of sandwiches.. Prepare different types of sandwiches..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create detailed notes summarizing key concepts from each unit.
  • Practice applying financial formulas and inventory management techniques.
  • Review case studies on successful and failed startups.
  • Develop a checklist for conducting quality audits.
  • Practice cooking different dishes using various methods to master techniques.
  • Focus on understanding the principles of TQM and their practical applications.
  • Review all Tutor-Marked Assessments (TMAs) and assignments to identify areas for improvement.

Questions students ask about this course

What is HCM339 about?

This course explores essential aspects of financial management, inventory control, and entrepreneurial strategies. It covers sources of finance, inventory management techniques, and challenges faced by startups. Additionally, the course delves into total quality management principles, quality auditing, and measurement methods. The course equips students with practical knowledge for effective business operations and sustainable growth.

How many units does HCM339 have?

HCM339, Food & Beverage Production Iii, has 17 units across 3 modules, over 205 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is HCM339?

HCM339 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Agricultural Sciences.

Is HCM339 hard?

HCM339 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does HCM339 take to study?

About 156 hours of study, spread across its 17 units.

How is HCM339 assessed?

HCM339 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.

What can I do with HCM339?

Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Quality Control Manager, Financial Analyst and Chef.

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