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FDFTEC4001A
Determine handling processes for perishable food items
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit covers management of handling, packing and storage processes used for perishable food items, such as fresh fruit and vegetables. It includes analysing current best practice processes and equipment and determining workplace practice.
The unit includes an understanding of the principles of modified atmosphere packing processes.
This unit is not designed to meet the competency requirements of the person responsible for determining packaging specifications, nor does it cover food packaging and labelling legislation. Where this is a requirement, refer to FDFTEC4006A Apply an understanding of legal requirements in food production.
This unit of competency covers the knowledge required to determine process and equipment requirements for the handling and storage of perishable food items.
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