Lesson 2 - Quality Assurance and Quality Management
This lesson looks at the management of quality both generally and in the brewery. It discusses definitions of quality and then explains and compares approaches to quality control and quality assurance. Next, it details the components of a formal quality management system as well as tools used in quality management. Finally, it explains what tools are available for the systematic management of food safety and product integrity, and considers how these apply in the brewing industry.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
- Introduction to Quality Management (Quality Management/Lesson 1)
Learning Outcomes:
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Contrast different definitions of quality and apply these to beer.
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Compare and contrast approaches to quality control and quality assurance.
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Explain the components of the quality management system.
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Utilise the tool of HACCP to control food safety hazards.