Assessor Resource
FDFCH4002A
Produce acid-coagulated soft cheese
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to production managers in cheese enterprises. The unit typically applies to managers with responsibility for developing operational procedures, controlling the cheese making process, and complying with occupational health and safety (OHS), food safety, record keeping and quality assurance requirements for soft cheeses. This unit includes all aspects of acid-coagulated soft cheese production and cheese making equipment and ingredients. Examples of acid coagulated cheeses include smooth cottage cheese, particulate cottage cheese with a cream dressing (generally known as American style cottage cheese), and cream cheese.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce acid-coagulated soft cheeses to a commercial standard.
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