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Accrediting Body - Food Graduate competences

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	Food Science \| BSc Hons - D610
	Food Science \| BSc Hons - Food Sciences and Nutrition DELETE ONCE DONE
	Food Science \| BSc Hons - Nut and Food Sci B4D6 and NEW D6B4
	Food Science \| BSc Hons - Typical Optional Modules

Elements
	Academic Expertise Evidence of the required level of academic ability whether by degree calibre, further study or specific competencies such as research, evaluation, speaking or writing.
	Acceptance of Ambiguity Appreciation that there may be different ways of achieving a result or more than one positive outcome.
	Adaptability A constructive approach to handling change.
	Application of IT The ability to work confidently with spreadsheets and other computer packages and have additional skills with other software, databases or systems as the role requires.
	Collaboration Working with others for mutual benefit.
	Commercial Awareness The required skills to develop a competitive business in terms of supply chain efficiency, market performance, product development & costings.
	Confidence Having the self-assurance to process information and situations and then undertake the required actions.
	Critical Thinking Objectively analysing the facts and situations of an issue to form an evaluated judgement.
	Cultural Sensitivity Appreciation of different cultures and practices that impact on ways of working and customer needs such as religious and dietary requirements.
	Decision Making Making a considered response to an issue. Taking direct action or escalating as appropriate to gain traction on the matter.
	Digital Capability The ability to work effectively and communicate using all available technology for maximum impact.
	Emotional Intelligence Understanding yourself, others and the situation then adapting how you work for best results.
	English Proficiency Possessing the required level of English understanding to give effective communication of all types.
	Entrepreneurship To see an opportunity and exploit it for beneficial effect.
	Environment and Sustainability Feeding the world, looking after the planet.
	Global Supply Chain Appreciation of how to operate a successful food business across nations, commercially, in light of current issues and most importantly ensuring robust transparency.
	Handling Data The ability to understand, manipulate and present data with confidence (this may include handling large and complex data sets).
	Independence Capacity for self-directed operation.
	Initiative Taking active steps when you see it's needed, without prompting.
	Innovation Generating an idea or item that's better or original.
	Leadership The ability to gain the respect, trust and confidence of others,Â which realises the best in people to deliver success in the workplace.
	Listening Providing the correct environment to allow for engaging discourse and ensuring the required comprehension has been gained.
	Multicultural Workplace Ability to embrace and maximise the benefits of working with colleagues and associates from all over the world.
	Negotiation and Influencing Getting the best outcomes for all parties by being persuasive in your approach when working towards an objective.
	Networking and Relationship Building Positive approach to establishing suitable internal and external contacts and then nurturing these links to allow for optimum working connections.
	Open-Minded Willing to consider new ideas or the points of view of others.
	Passion for Subject Finding the Food Industry fascinating.
	Personable Social qualities that are likeable to others in a variety of contexts.
	Personal Responsibility Being fully aware of what you are accountable for and owning all outcomes, good or bad.
	Planning and Organising Remaining in control of activities under your responsibility and completing tasks to agreed deadlines.
	Positive Attitude Proactive and constructive in communications and tasks.
	Professionalism Having personal presentation and behaviours appropriate for your business.
	Questioning Approach Taking genuine interest in finding out the answer or challenging the status quo.
	Reliability Trustworthy, consistent in meeting objectives and never letting you down.
	Resilience Responding positively to adverse situations and persevering.
	Resourcefulness Finding a way to achieve your goals and overcome problems.
	Self-Awareness Understanding what you can do well and how you may be perceived by others and then developing your contributions and behaviours positively.
	Self-Development Owning your own future development in your current role and beyond.
	Self-Motivated Delivering energy and just getting on with it!
	Specific Technical Aspects Demonstration of experience or knowledge in your field or a particular scientific area the employer deems essential or desirable to fulfil the role.
	Teamworking Valuing the contributions of others and being committed to getting the best out of working together towards a common goal.
	The Mechanics of Business Appreciation of generic commercial aspects of handling money such as types of costs, profits, reports & risk.
	Thoroughness and Attention to Detail Meticulous, careful and accurate.
	Values and Credibility Understanding and respect for ethical and social considerations pertinent to the larger food industry and your specific sector; this includes authenticity matters.
	Verbal Communication Consciously choosing the content and style of your delivery to suit the target audience whatever the size and context. Checking your message has been understood.
	Work Experience Proven record of relevant employment, to demonstrate understanding of workplace expectations (this may be stipulated as food industry based).
	Working Under Pressure Establishing your personal approach to balancing demands and challenges in working life.
	Written Communication Producing clear structured work in a precise way that can be clearly followed by the intended audience.
Theme
	Positivity Having the behaviours that drive success and wellbeing in the workplace
	Appreciation of the Wider World Engaging and embracing values, processes and ways of working in the industry with a diverse perspective.
	Data, Numbers & Communications The ability to embrace information of all types, then use it and disseminate to best advantage.
	Getting the Job Done and Tackling Problems Identifying and overcoming challenges to find solutions and reach your goals.
	Working Well with Others Using a variety of styles for effectiveness and synergy in your relationships and activities with others.
	Innovation & Inquiry Creativity in mind, approach and method to find new opportunities and enable results.
	Dependability Harnessing your experiences and skills to establish trust in your ability to deliver.
	The Business World Appreciation of systems and drivers that produce successful operational performance and profit.

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	Food Science \| BSc Hons - Food Sciences and Nutrition DELETE ONCE DONE
	Food Science \| BSc Hons - Nut and Food Sci B4D6 and NEW D6B4
	Food Science \| BSc Hons - Typical Optional Modules

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Academic Expertise

Acceptance of Ambiguity

Adaptability

Application of IT

Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Confidence

Critical Thinking

Cultural Sensitivity

Decision Making

Digital Capability

Emotional Intelligence

English Proficiency

Entrepreneurship

Environment and Sustainability

Global Supply Chain

Handling Data

Independence

Initiative

Innovation

Leadership

Listening

Multicultural Workplace

Negotiation and Influencing

Networking and Relationship Building

Open-Minded

Passion for Subject

Personable

Personal Responsibility

Planning and Organising

Positive Attitude

Professionalism

Questioning Approach

Reliability

Resilience

Resourcefulness

Self-Awareness

Self-Development

Self-Motivated

Specific Technical Aspects

Teamworking

The Mechanics of Business

Thoroughness and Attention to Detail

Values and Credibility

Verbal Communication

Work Experience

Working Under Pressure

Written Communication

Positivity

Appreciation of the Wider World

Data, Numbers & Communications

Getting the Job Done and Tackling Problems

Working Well with Others

Innovation & Inquiry

Dependability

The Business World