Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FBPTEC4001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine handling processes for perishable food items

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency FBPTEC4001 - Determine handling processes for perishable food items
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine process and equipment requirements for handling and storing perishable food items, such as fresh fruit and vegetables.The unit applies to individuals who apply the principles of modified atmosphere packing processes and who manage the handling, packing and storage processes used for perishable food items.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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify packing, handling and storage requirements for perishable food products
  • Identify requirements and performance measures for packing, handling and storing perishable food products
  • Identify current best practice for packing, handling and storing perishable food products, and assess comparative performance of workplace practices
  • Identify features and operational processes of equipment used for handling, packing and storing perishable food products
  • Identify customer and legal requirements of packing, handling and storing perishable food products
  • Use packing materials confirmed as suitable for perishable food products
       
Element: Specify packing, handling and storage processes
  • Identify equipment and facilities available for packing, handling and storing perishable food products
  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis to determine suitable storage equipment and facilities for operations
  • Specify equipment and facilities needed for work operations
  • Specify processes for packing, handling and storing perishable food products
  • Specify processes in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
  • Specify labelling and documentation requirements according to workplace procedures
  • Document workplace processes and operating procedures and communicate them to personnel
       
Element: Manage problems with perishable food products
  • Identify common problems with perishable products and determine their likely causes
  • Assess equipment and procedures to identify contributing factors to food problems
  • Identify and address problems in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Document out-of-specification processes or outcomes
  • Identify and investigate opportunities for improvement
  • Develop and implement proposals for improvement
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify requirements and performance measures for packing, handling and storing perishable food products 
Identify current best practice for packing, handling and storing perishable food products, and assess comparative performance of workplace practices 
Identify features and operational processes of equipment used for handling, packing and storing perishable food products 
Identify customer and legal requirements of packing, handling and storing perishable food products 
Use packing materials confirmed as suitable for perishable food products 
Identify equipment and facilities available for packing, handling and storing perishable food products 
Conduct cost-benefit analysis to determine suitable storage equipment and facilities for operations 
Specify equipment and facilities needed for work operations 
Specify processes for packing, handling and storing perishable food products 
Specify processes in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines 
Specify labelling and documentation requirements according to workplace procedures 
Document workplace processes and operating procedures and communicate them to personnel 
Identify common problems with perishable products and determine their likely causes 
Assess equipment and procedures to identify contributing factors to food problems 
Identify and address problems in accordance with workplace procedures 
Document out-of-specification processes or outcomes 
Identify and investigate opportunities for improvement 
Develop and implement proposals for improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FBPTEC4001 - Determine handling processes for perishable food items
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