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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out preparation and pre-treatments for cereal-based products processing
   • Identify and document processes for preparing the products
   • Select ingredients and prepare for processing
   • Select and prepare required materials and equipment
2. Produce a range of cereal-based product samples
   • Select appropriate additives and preservatives used in the production of product samples
   • Identify data requirements for food safety, quality and production standards
   • Establish data collection points consistent with equipment capabilities and data requirements
   • Adjust procedures to deal with non-conformance in relation to processes and the final product
   • Implement appropriate processing techniques and technologies
3. Review packaging and procedures for cereal-based products
   • Identify suitable packaging requirements for cereal-based products consistent with regulatory, client and workplace requirements
   • Carry out or supervise test packaging of products and check for safety and conformance to customer and workplace requirements
   • Apply adjustments to packaging procedures and design
4. Assess the quality and safety and shelf life of a range of cereal-based products
   • Carry out testing techniques to assess the quality and safety of the products
   • Carry out a range of testing techniques to determine the shelf life of the products
   • Identify and assess all common hazards at critical control points (CCPs) for the production of products
5. Review production processes
   • Review the CCPs and critical limits for product safety
   • Review operating procedures for food safety and quality
   • Review the production plan for processing of food products
   • Review the environmental impacts and associated costs for processing of food products