Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FDFTEC3001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in a HACCP team

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FDFTEC3001A - Participate in a HACCP team
Description This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to participate in the development and/or review of a HACCP-based food safety program under direction.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate where the operator requires a detailed understanding of the steps and techniques used to develop and review a HACCP-based food safety program.This unit can be aligned at either AQF 3 or 4. When aligned at AQF 3 the person would typically participate in the development of the food safety program as part of a group. The scope of contribution would typically be limited to their immediate work area. When this unit is applied at AQF 4 the person may take a lead role in facilitating the development of the food safety program and would apply an understanding of food safety across more diverse operations or work areas.This unit is based on and achieves part of the guideline food safety unit GFSDFSPA Develop food safety programs.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to develop and/or review a food safety program
  • Roles and responsibilities for participating in, developing or reviewing a food safety program are identified
  • The scope of the food safety program is identified
       
Element: Identify and/or review food safety hazards
  • Processes to be covered by the food safety program are identified and steps within each process are described
  • Food safety hazards that are reasonably expected to occur are identified for each process
  • Handling methods, processing techniques and existing support programs used in the workplace are identified
       
Element: Establish and/or review methods to monitor and control food safety hazards
  • Acceptable methods of control are established for each food safety hazard that is reasonably expected to occur
  • Control methods are validated
  • Procedures for taking preventative action are established
  • Appropriate methods for monitoring that processes remain within control are established
  • Required corrective action to respond to situations where hazards are not effectively controlled is established
  • Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
       


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

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:

identify components and parameters of a food safety program

identify food safety hazards in production processes

establish and validate control standards and methods for each hazard

establish procedures for unpredicted hazards

communicate and document hazards and control procedures

complete workplace records

apply safe work practices and identify occupational health and safety (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:

workplace food safety program documentation

advice on quality and food safety legislation

procedures for developing or modifying specifications and other advice on food safety requirements

procedures for developing or modifying documentation, such as work instructions and procedures, log sheets and other recording requirements

review/audit arrangements

consultative mechanisms

communication systems

training system

reporting/recording system.

Method of assessment

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

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Ability to:

identify personal roles and responsibilities for participating in the development or review of a food safety program

identify processes and steps to be covered

identify hazards that are reasonably expected to occur and establish appropriate methods of control, such as participating in validating existing control methods and where there is no adequate control method in place, establishing an appropriate method

establish or review procedures for implementing preventative action, such as revision of materials, processes and/or food handling procedures, and where required, the revision of workplace practices and documentation, such as specifications, operating procedures and approved supplier programs

describe the appropriate monitoring requirements for each food safety hazard, including the method or procedure to be followed, the frequency and timing, the person responsible, and the information to be recorded (procedures to be followed would typically be specified in the form of a standard operating procedure or work instruction)

describe corrective action requirements in the event that acceptable limits or requirements of support programs are not met

develop or review documentation relating to the design and maintenance of the food safety program, such as flow diagrams, hazard analysis charts and tables, support program requirements, data analysis reports, corrective action reports and verification reports

develop or review documentation to communicate food safety responsibilities, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), processing parameters and recording devices (e.g. log sheets)

communicate food safety responsibilities within level of responsibility using techniques and presentation styles appropriate to the audience

use oral communication skills/language 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:

the purpose and intent of food safety legislation

purpose and responsibilities for maintaining records as required by legislation and workplace procedures

roles and responsibilities for development and maintenance of the food safety program, including roles of internal and external auditors and of authorised officers

techniques for applying HACCP-based principles, including techniques for identifying hazards, assessing the likelihood of occurrence, determining acceptable methods of control, monitoring and recording requirements for each control point, identifying corrective action if controls are not met, and developing system review procedures

techniques used to map operations and analyse food safety requirements, such as preparation of flow charts, hazard analysis charts and tables, and data analysis reports

raw materials, ingredient and finished product composition and characteristics, and related handling and storage requirements

food processing methods used in the workplace or work area and their effect on food safety

sources of technical expertise on food safety requirements

the role of consultation in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the food safety program

documentation and recording requirements to support communication and monitoring of the food safety program, including procedures for maintaining and updating relevant documents, such as operating procedures

main types of food safety hazards/contamination likely to occur given the type of product and processing methods used

conditions required for bacterial food poisoning to occur, such as water activity, pH, composition, time and temperature as relevant to food handled

acceptable control methods for the hazards identified and required corrective action when control requirements are not met

typical support programs, such as cleaning schedules, pest control, stock rotation, product traceability and personal hygiene, and how they can be used as part of a food safety program

acceptable control methods for the hazards identified and required corrective action when control requirements are not met

validation and verification processes and techniques and responsibilities

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.

Food safety programs

A food safety program is a written document that specifies how a business will control all food safety hazards that are reasonably expected to occur in the food business. The food safety program must provide for the systematic monitoring of the controls as well as appropriate corrective action if a hazard is found not to be under control. Records must be kept to demonstrate action in relation to, or in compliance with, the food safety program. A food safety program may be developed as a stand-alone program or may be integrated with the quality program in a workplace

Methods used to control hazards

Methods used to control hazards include:

both support programs and specific hazard control limits or requirements

Typical examples of support programs include:

product recall

cleaning schedules

pest control programs

personal hygiene practices

calibration procedures and related operating procedures

Food safety hazards

Food safety hazards include:

microbiological

chemical

physical hazards

Validation

Validation refers to:

the use of objective evidence in order to prove that materials, processes, procedures or equipment used are capable of delivering the intended result

Verification

Verification refers to:

reviewing all aspects of the food safety program and related records to determine compliance with and adequacy of the food safety program

At a minimum, food safety programs must be verified annually

Scope of the HACCP based plans

The scope of the HACCP-based plan depends on workplace requirements and may extend outside the direct area of responsibility of the team participants

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Roles and responsibilities for participating in, developing or reviewing a food safety program are identified 
The scope of the food safety program is identified 
Processes to be covered by the food safety program are identified and steps within each process are described 
Food safety hazards that are reasonably expected to occur are identified for each process 
Handling methods, processing techniques and existing support programs used in the workplace are identified 
Acceptable methods of control are established for each food safety hazard that is reasonably expected to occur 
Control methods are validated 
Procedures for taking preventative action are established 
Appropriate methods for monitoring that processes remain within control are established 
Required corrective action to respond to situations where hazards are not effectively controlled is established 
Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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