Prepare food products using basic cooking methods

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 FBPOPR3002, 'Prepare food products using basic cooking methods'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare food products using basic cooking methods' 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. Select and handle cooking tools and equipment

1.1 Prepare work area for operations and confirm hygiene standards

1.2 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit

1.3 Identify, handle and store cooking utensils required for work according to workplace procedures

1.4 Identify and prepare equipment and machinery required for cooking operation according to workplace procedures

1.5 Identify and implement maintenance requirements for knives and other utensils

1.6 Implement food safety requirements at all times when handling and using cooking utensils and equipment

2. Prepare ingredients

2.1 Examine recipe and identify required ingredients

2.2 Determine sequence for preparation

2.3 Select ingredients and confirm quantity and quality using measuring or weighing devices or sensory analysis techniques

2.4 Prepare and assemble ingredients according to recipe requirements

2.5 Store ingredients according to workplace procedures

3. Use basic cooking methods

3.1 Identify the range of basic cooking methods and their effect on quality, taste and nutritional value

3.2 Identify cooking methods required by recipe and determine sequence

3.3 Apply cooking method to achieve quality standards for food item

3.4 Identify and address typical problems as they arise

3.5 Use cooking utensils and equipment according to manufacturer instructions

3.6 Apply waste minimisation and environmental considerations during cooking process

3.7 Clean cooking area, utensils and equipment, and store according to workplace standards

4. Finish product

4.1 Transfer cooked ingredients for further processing

4.2 Assemble final product and present or pack according to recipe or operating requirements