Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FBPFST4004, 'Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for safe microbiological work using aseptic techniques | 1.1 Select work area, equipment and instructions for the safe handling of materials that may contain microorganisms 1.2 Wear personal protective apparel 1.3 Select relevant emergency equipment for timely response to microbiological accidents 1.4 Apply correct disinfection procedures to work areas before and after use 1.5 Apply standard precautions when handling biological materials |
2. Process microbiological samples and undertake microscopy | 2.1 Prepare thin smears of samples and stain 2.2 Prepare liquid films of specimens for direct observation 2.3 Concentrate relevant samples to facilitate microscopy 2.4 Set up stereo and compound microscopes and identify causes of variations in image quality 2.5 Examine dry, wet and stained microbiological specimens 2.6 Clean and store microscopes |
3. Apply aseptic techniques correctly to cultivate and isolate microorganisms | 3.1 Prepare media for culturing cells 3.2 Perform aseptic transfers of microorganisms to prepared liquid and solid media 3.3 Streak bacteria onto media plates to isolate single colonies using aseptic technique 3.4 Select temperature conditions and gaseous environments suitable for the growth of a range of common microorganisms |
4. Estimate the number of microorganisms in food and water samples | 4.1 Prepare samples for testing 4.2 Carry out serial dilutions aseptically 4.3 Estimate and record bacterial growth in the sample 4.4 Calculate the bacterial load of the sample and report the results |
5. Perform and interpret tests to assist in the identification of common bacterial genera | 5.1 Perform tests on pure cultures to assist in the identification of major bacterial groups 5.2 Prepare pure cultures selected from common bacterial genera 5.3 Select and prepare stained specimens to demonstrate features and cellular characteristics of major bacterial groups |
6. Apply quality assurance procedures commonly used in a food testing laboratory | 6.1 Apply controls used to monitor accuracy and precision of results in a microbiological laboratory 6.2 Perform all tests in accordance with enterprise quality procedures 6.3 Record and report all test data appropriately |
7. Interpret the results of laboratory testing and relate to the production plan | 7.1 Access laboratory test results 7.2 Analyse laboratory tests to identify allowable variances and critical limits in production 7.3 Make adjustments to recipes or operating procedures to ensure critical limits are complied with 7.4 Establish the need for further certified testing |