Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FBPFST4008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Preserve food in cans or sealed containers
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | FBPFST4008 - Preserve food in cans or sealed containers |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to process low acid foods and preserve food in hermetically sealed containers or hermetically sealed packaging.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for maintaining product safety, quality and the production environment in processing and sealing food into airtight containers. Airtight containers are described as two- and three-piece cans used in food production, as well as pouches and other sealed containers.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Supervise the preparation of the packaging materials for thermal processing |
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Element: Supervise food preparation and filling of containers |
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Element: Ensure hermetic sealing of processed food product |
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Element: Eliminate harmful microorganisms in the hermetic sealing or canning of low acid foods |
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Element: Assess the impact of acidification in relation to hermetic sealing or canning of low acid foods |
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Element: Monitor retort operation |
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Element: Review thermal processing operation |
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