The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Maintain sanitation in making acid and heat coagulated cheese
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Ensure all surfaces are clean and sanitised except for curing boards Completed |
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Supervise stringent hygiene and quarantine procedures Completed |
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Apply multi-phase cleaning systems to ensure sanitised surfaces and equipment Completed |
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Record food safety related information, including milk counts and cheese bacterial counts Completed |
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Implement procedures to prepare whey, milk/whey blends or cream for artisan acid and heat coagulated cheese making
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Measure and analyse composition and counts in raw milk samples Completed |
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Implement standard procedures for preparing raw milk Completed |
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Ensure the whey is heated to prevent further acidification according to recipe Completed |
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Maintain raw milk in an area separate from pasteurised milk operations Completed |
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Promote coagulation of both curds and whey
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Raise the temperature of dairy liquid to temperature specified in recipe Completed |
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Acidify the hot liquid to coagulate both casein and whey proteins according to recipe Completed |
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Hold the curd in the curd and whey mixture after coagulation Completed |
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Maintain a log of pH and temperature to monitor yield Completed |
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Carry out draining Completed |
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Manage cooking and packaging procedures for acid and heat coagulated cheeses
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Plan the cooking schedule to ensure optimal coagulation of proteins Completed |
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Implement draining procedures to ensure cheese is at required consistency Completed |
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Apply salting treatments to ensure salt profile effects are minimised in the finished product Completed |
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Cool cheeses before packing according to cooking and packaging procedures Completed |
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Maintain aseptic conditions during cooling to minimise contamination with microbial contaminants Completed |
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Apply packaging appropriate for acid and heat coagulated cooked cheeses Completed |
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Label the product with complete and accurate information as specified by legislation Completed |
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Monitor and adjust process control to produce cheese with consistent taste and quality
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Establish the process objectives of acid and heat coagulated cooked cheese making Completed |
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Control the texture of the cheese by regulating pH and fat Completed |
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Control cheese flavour through choice of ingredients, such as whey, milk, cream, acidulant and salt Completed |
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Establish process control parameters to optimise yield Completed |
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Carry out sensory analysis and grading of acid and heat coagulated cheeses
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Assess cheeses for evenness of texture, colour, finish and flavour Completed |
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Grade cheeses according to texture, colour, finish and flavour Completed |
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Analyse organoleptic properties of acid and heat coagulated cooked cheese to identify possible changes to process controls Completed |
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Meet workplace requirements for food safety, quality and environmental management
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Record food safety related information Completed |
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Maintain records of cheese manufacture Completed |
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Implement workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures through a risk management approach Completed |
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Implement food safety standards Completed |
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Dispose of waste and review environmental impacts of the cheese making operation Completed |
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