Ice Cream Science & Technology

Program Overview

This micro-credential provides comprehensive knowledge on the science and technology of frozen desserts, covering ingredients, processing, and quality aspects. Led by renowned Professor Douglas Goff, the program includes lectures, online activities, and assessments to equip participants for careers in dairy processing and related fields. Developed in collaboration with Teagasc, this industry-ready program empowers students with the skills to develop ice cream formulations, understand processing requirements, and ensure food safety in frozen dessert manufacturing.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Module Goal: To provide participants with knowledge of science and technology of all frozen desserts, both dairy and non-dairy, including ingredients, processing and quality aspects.
• Module Content:
• Frozen dessert formulations and mix composition
• Mix ingredients
• Mix formulation calculations
• Mix processing
• The freezing process
• Flavouring ingredients
• Product grading and defects
• Dairy microbiology and food safety
• 4 x 1hr(s) online asynchronous (any time learning) activities
• 21 x 1hr(s) lectures

Assessment:

• Continuous Assessment - 100 marks
• 1 x online multiple choice questions - 20 marks
• 1 x submission of essay online - 60 marks
• 1 x reflective log - 20 marks

Teaching:

Other:

• This micro-credential was developed in conjunction with Teagasc – Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority to ensure industry ready skills.
• On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Develop ice cream and frozen dessert formulations and make appropriate ingredient selection
• Describe mix processing and freezing equipment requirements and apply knowledge to the manufacturing of ice cream and frozen desserts
• Describe the root causes of ice cream quality defects and apply appropriate remedies for the production of high-quality ice cream and frozen desserts
• Personnel working in dairy processing and related dairy activities or who wish to enter this industry.

• The fee for this micro-credential is €1,200
• The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
• Applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €600.