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

HLTFSE007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTFSE007 - Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise the day-to-day implementation of the food safety program across the entire business, process or food handling area. This unit applies to workers who oversee and support others to implement the requirements of the food safety plan. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in a workplace or a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities equipment and resources, including:

food service and food safety program policies and procedures

food service facilities, equipment and utensils for handling, storing and disposing of food and beverages

appropriate clothing and footwear

personal protective clothing and wound dressings

food and beverages

cleaning equipment

hand washing facilities and equipment

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes.
       
Element: Support colleagues to implement the food safety program
  • Communicate food safety requirements and procedures to others in the workplace
  • Support people in the food area to meet food safety requirements
  • Instruct food handlers on food safety program and legal requirements for completing food safety records
       
Element: Control food safety in the workplace
  • Identify processes and procedures that have or could result in a food safety breach
  • Implement procedures and controls for responding to and preventing food safety breaches
  • Investigate actual and potential non-conformance and complaints from clients relating to food safety
  • Respond to non-conformance and follow procedures to identify, separate and/or recall non-conforming food
  • Develop or revise procedures to support food safety control and prevent further breaches
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Support colleagues to implement the food safety program

1.1 Communicate food safety requirements and procedures to others in the workplace

1.2 Support people in the food area to meet food safety requirements

1.3 Instruct food handlers on food safety program and legal requirements for completing food safety records

2. Control food safety in the workplace

2.1 Identify processes and procedures that have or could result in a food safety breach

2.2 Implement procedures and controls for responding to and preventing food safety breaches

2.3 Investigate actual and potential non-conformance and complaints from clients relating to food safety

2.4 Respond to non-conformance and follow procedures to identify, separate and/or recall non-conforming food

2.5 Develop or revise procedures to support food safety control and prevent further breaches

2.6 Communicate all additional and/or revised processes and procedures to food handlers

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

supervised workplace food safety program by:

communicating food safety requirements to at least 2 colleagues

identifying and revising at least 2 policies or procedures that may result in a food safety breach and communicating changes to colleagues

investigating at least 2 breaches or complaints and implemented appropriate corrective action and controls.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal obligations for food safety:

personal and company liability

relevant national, state/territory and industry-specific legislation and regulations

client requirements

principles of a systematic approach to managing food safety, which includes:

identification of hazards that are likely to occur

establishing appropriate methods of control

monitoring controls

describing corrective action to be taken if control conditions are not met

recording information

procedures for:

identifying, separating and recalling non-conforming product

handling, preparation, processing, display, packaging and storage requirements of materials and products used in the food handling area

reporting and record keeping

maintaining the food handling area:

cleaning and sanitation

pest control

waste management and food disposal

equipment calibration

temperature measuring devices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Support colleagues to implement the food safety program

1.1 Communicate food safety requirements and procedures to others in the workplace

1.2 Support people in the food area to meet food safety requirements

1.3 Instruct food handlers on food safety program and legal requirements for completing food safety records

2. Control food safety in the workplace

2.1 Identify processes and procedures that have or could result in a food safety breach

2.2 Implement procedures and controls for responding to and preventing food safety breaches

2.3 Investigate actual and potential non-conformance and complaints from clients relating to food safety

2.4 Respond to non-conformance and follow procedures to identify, separate and/or recall non-conforming food

2.5 Develop or revise procedures to support food safety control and prevent further breaches

2.6 Communicate all additional and/or revised processes and procedures to food handlers

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
 
Communicate food safety requirements and procedures to others in the workplace 
Support people in the food area to meet food safety requirements 
Instruct food handlers on food safety program and legal requirements for completing food safety records 
Identify processes and procedures that have or could result in a food safety breach 
Implement procedures and controls for responding to and preventing food safety breaches 
Investigate actual and potential non-conformance and complaints from clients relating to food safety 
Respond to non-conformance and follow procedures to identify, separate and/or recall non-conforming food 
Develop or revise procedures to support food safety control and prevent further breaches 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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