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FDFFST4033A
Implement and review the production of chocolate products

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to food science and technology personnel who have roles in product design, quality assurance and production management. The unit typically applies to staff who have responsibility for maintaining product safety, quality and efficiency in food production in the confectionery sector.

This unit includes using knowledge of food science and processes to determine the required food safety, quality and performance required from food production equipment. Depending on the workplace application, liaison may be required with engineering and maintenance specialists.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to implement and review the standards and procedures for preparation and manufacture of chocolate products. This unit does not cover the manufacture of chocolate, which is covered by the unit of competency FDFFST4019A Implement and review the manufacturing of chocolate.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Critical aspects of assessment must include evidence of the ability to prepare and manufacture chocolate products including: implementing process control procedures and data collection; diagnosing and reporting problems; carrying out sensory evaluation and product testing; and reviewing the production system for food safety and quality and environmental impact.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of food technology. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including the critical aspects and knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope as defined by the Range Statements applicable to the workplace environment.

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Production process and related equipment, manufacturers’ advice and operating procedures

Methods and related software systems as required for collecting data and calculating yields, efficiencies and material variances appropriate to production environment

Tests used to report relevant product/process information and recorded results

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

Observation of candidate carrying out product development and conducting a range of tests and procedures

Written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

Completing workplace documentation

Third party reports from experienced practitioner

Case studies

Field Reports

Guidance information for assessment

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated environments.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

interpret market specifications for confectionery products

carry out the production processes related to chocolate products

monitor the output of each of the processes used in the preparation and manufacture of chocolate products

manage production systems for preparation and manufacture of chocolate products

check product against market specifications for chocolate products

operate equipment and accessories used for the preparation and manufacture of chocolate products

check product against market specifications.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

types of chocolate and compound chocolate and the ingredients used to manufacture each

critical factors in the preparation and manufacture of chocolate products

forming processes used in the manufacture of chocolate products such as enrobing, moulding (shell, one-shot, pocket, etc), hollow goods moulding ("spinning"), drop depositing and cluster depositing

the role of tempering especially, with regard to chocolate, and its relationship to key product attributes such as shine, bloom formation, snap, hardness and shrinkage.

the rheological properties (plastic viscosity and yield value) of liquid chocolate and their relationship to the forming process use

the role of the major ingredients found in chocolate products

the production system for the preparation and manufacture of chocolate products including production instruction, quality assurance requirements and or/specifications, production specification and or/standards, production equipment, production procedures, cleaning procedures and materials and raw materials

cooling processes used for chocolate and compound chocolate identification of defects during production and of final products stages of production, CCPs and critical limits

resource requirements for the preparation and manufacture of chocolate products

product defects and their causes, which may arise in the preparation and manufacture of chocolate products

packaging procedures

quality and continuous improvement processes

sensory analysis techniques

safe systems of work.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out according to company procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements.

Legislation

Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes the Food Standards Code including labelling, weights and measures legislation; and legislation covering food safety, environmental management, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity.

OHS requirements

legislation, regulations, Codes of practice

safety data sheets (SDSs)

enterprise and process specific occupational health and safety requirements

Chocolate products

Chocolate products include all confectionery products that include chocolate or compound chocolate in a recognisable solid form including moulded bars, blocks or shapes, moulded and enrobed filled chocolate pieces, hollow goods such as eggs or seasonal figures, and deposited items such as drops or nut clusters. Chocolate products can be consumed as is or included as a centre for further processes such as sugar panning.

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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
The statutory compositional requirements for the different types of chocolate products is established 
The required formulation and design of chocolate products is selected 
The appropriate production system and the preferred sequence of activity to prepare the system for operation is selected 
Equipment is prepared and safe operating procedures accessed for its operation 
Bulk chocolate is sourced to meet the product specifications 
A production schedule is implemented to ensure all resources and requirements are available and meet company requirements 
Production system is set to operating specifications before and during production 
Data requirements and collection points appropriate for food safety, quality and production standards are identified 
Procedures to deal with non-conformance in relation to process and the final product are developed 
Process control systems are implemented and monitored confectioneries 
Sensory evaluation and product testing protocols are established to identify defects and maintain organoleptic quality of chocolate products 
Identified adjustments to inputs, process & equipment are implemented 
Problems are reported to designated person according to company policies and procedures 
The critical control points (CCPs) and critical limits for product safety are reviewed 
A sampling plan is developed and implemented 
Sensory analysis is conducted and analysed 
Food tests are undertaken and data generated for the product label 
Operating procedures and the process control system are reviewed 
Safe work systems for processing of chocolate products are reviewed 
Environmental impacts and energy efficiencies are reviewed for processing of chocolate products 

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