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

FBPTEC4005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply an understanding of food additives

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency FBPTEC4005 - Apply an understanding of food additives
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise the characteristics and functions of food additives, preservatives, colours and flavours used in food products.The unit applies to individuals who work with food additives in a food production environment. It is designed to provide an overview of food additives. It is not designed to meet the competency requirements of the person who specifies additives, preservatives, colours or flavours to be used in food. Analysis of the properties of food additives may also be done by a specialist.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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Investigate the use of additives in food
  • Identify types and groupings of food additives used in food products
  • Explain functions of food additives
  • Research legal requirements relating to use of food additives
  • Explain legal and quality consequences of incorrect additive addition
       
Element: Manage use of additives in a production process
  • Identify additives types and groupings used in workplace product range
  • Determine and apply suitable methods of application of food additives to meet production requirements
  • Establish or review procedures for safe storage, handling and application of food additives
  • Conduct handling, use and disposal of additives in accordance with safety and environmental standards
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 types and groupings of food additives used in food products 
Explain functions of food additives 
Research legal requirements relating to use of food additives 
Explain legal and quality consequences of incorrect additive addition 
Identify additives types and groupings used in workplace product range 
Determine and apply suitable methods of application of food additives to meet production requirements 
Establish or review procedures for safe storage, handling and application of food additives 
Conduct handling, use and disposal of additives in accordance with safety and environmental standards 

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