This microcredential defines three expected learning outcomes. Each will allow participants to acquire three welldefined competencies aligned with ESCO, the European multilingual classification of skills, competencies, qualifications, and occupations, which identifies and classifies the relevant skills, competencies, qualifications, and occupations for the EU labor market, as well as EU education and training.
Learning Outcome 1. Identify and classify types of agri-food industrial waste for proper management.
• Description: The student will be able to identify and classify the different types of waste generated in various food industries, analyzing their characteristics to implement efficient and sustainable management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing recycling and waste reduction processes.
• Related ESCO competencies:
◦ Store classified waste: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/5efdcf3b-9c19-4b1c-ac41-7347493da37d
◦ Promote sustainability: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/469e19ed-a0bd-445a-ae2d-4ba9430e296b
◦ Corporate sustainability: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f5bf985b-ac78-4d23-881a-18a359234528
Learning Outcome 2. Minimize and prevent waste generation in production processes.
• Description: The student will be able to introduce basic concepts of waste minimization and prevention, optimize inventory management, and apply changes in production processes to reduce waste generation and promote sustainable practices in the industry.
• Related ESCO competencies:
◦ Collect industrial waste: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/28bc5334-5372-4bd6-8458-c2b516dd6104
◦ Separate waste: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/110d7aa3-e44e-4cce-a927-8d4de615f3d9
◦ Eliminate food waste: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/dacaebb5-5d85-4f3e-9adb-7c82b4f53189
Learning Outcome 3. Manage waste in food and beverage preparation and encourage its recovery.
• Description: The student will be able to manage the waste generated in food and beverage preparation, promoting the recovery of valuable resources and applying sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact and optimize resource use.
• Related ESCO competencies:
◦ Waste management: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/40f65a56-ccbe-4601-9f32-1cc6cdd24f28
◦ Bioeconomy: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/609d6bb4-db16-4578-87fc-57b11a701cc2
◦ Circular economy: http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/22c45bf7-e52b-475f-847b-c32a87f65a5d