Assessor Resource
MSL975005A
Conduct sensory analysis
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit of competency is applicable to laboratory technicians and technical officers working in the food processing industry sector. Although a supervisor may not always be present, the technician will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) that will clearly describe the scope of permitted practice in modifying testing procedures and for communicating results to people outside of the laboratory.
Industry representatives have provided case studies to illustrate the practical application of this unit of competency and to show its relevance in a workplace setting. These can be found at the end of this unit of competency under the section 'This competency in practice'.
This unit of competency covers the ability to set up and coordinate sensory analysis and assess the results obtained from a routine sensory analysis.
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