All about cheese

Challenge reference: 7796

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will study the basic history of cheesemaking, how different cheeses are made and will be able to make a simple cream cheese.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Be able to give a brief summary of the history of cheesemaking.

  • 2 .  

    Be able to describe different cheeses and explain the basics of how they are made.

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Define what a cheese is
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of how cheesemaking has evolved over time
  • Provide three examples of soft, hard and matured cheeses and where they come from
  • Explain the differences between three types of soft, hard and mature cheeses
  • Explain the process behind making three different cheeses of their choice
  • Define cheesemaking terms such as rennet, cheese-cloth, rind, etc
  • Identify at least four different animals whose milk is used in cheesemaking
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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