Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to identify finishing requirements

confirm condition type quality and quantity of ingredients and prepared finishing materials

confirm that required fillings toppings and finishing materials are available

confirm that equipment required is available clean and fit for use

mix or prepare finishing materials as required such as weighing or measuring ingredients to recipe specifications

assemble product and apply fillings and finishing materials assembly requirements depend on product using appropriate finishing techniques

take corrective action to ensure that finished product meets quality standards

clean equipment and utensils to meet hygiene standards

complete workplace records as required

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

basic principles of assembling products and preparing and applying fillings and decorative finishes

recognition of ingredients and storage requirements

required characteristics of prepared finishing materials

acceptable standards for equipmentutensils used including cleaning requirements and signs of wear or unacceptable damage where measuring equipment is used it may also include procedures such as taring of scales

the effect of variables such as temperature of the product on the application of finishings

application and decoration techniques such as simple piping and placement

product presentation and storage requirements such as refrigeration freezing and shelflife

causes of unacceptable finishes and corrective action required

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls

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

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations

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

Evidence of ability to

confirm readiness ofequipmentand ingredients used to finish product

confirm finishing requirements

complete finishing according to requirements

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

apply food safety procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on relevant finishing requirements safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements

recipe for preparation of finishing materials where required and decoration instructions

final product specifications and related inspectioncontrol points

finishing application utensils and equipment as required by product

product to be decorated fillings and finishing materialsingredients

personal protective clothing equipment and material safety data sheets MSDS as required

cleaning procedures materials and equipment as required

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role An example could be

FDFOPA Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Legislative requirements

Workplace information

Finishing materials

Finishing techniques

Equipment

Simple decorating