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

SITHASC206 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce Asian rice and noodles

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency SITHASC206 - Produce Asian rice and noodles
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare rice and noodles for national and regional Asian cuisines. It requires the ability to select and prepare ingredients, and to use relevant equipment and cookery methods.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to hospitality and catering organisations that offer Asian cuisine and to cooks who usually work under the guidance of more senior chefs. The unit may be applied to one or more Asian cuisines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites This unit must be assessed after the following prerequisite unit:SITXFSA101Use hygienic practices for food safety
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: Select ingredients.
  • Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.
  • Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
  • Identify and select ingredients for rice and noodle dishes from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
       
Element: Select, prepare and use equipment.
  • Select equipment of correct type and size.
  • Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
  • Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.
       
Element: Portion and prepare ingredients.
  • Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.
  • Measure, weigh and blend herbs, spices and other ingredients according to recipe requirements.
  • Soak, wash and marinate ingredients as required.
  • Minimise waste and store reusable by-products.
       
Element: Cook rice and noodle dishes.
  • Select and use cookery methods for rice and noodle dishes according to recipe.
  • Prepare accompaniments, marinades, flavourings and sauce mixtures and store at correct temperature until required.
  • Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
  • Select reheating methods for rice and noodles as required, maintaining quality, freshness, eating characteristics and appearance.
       
Element: Present cooked rice and noodle dishes.
  • Present rice and noodle dishes on appropriate serviceware.
  • Add accompaniments, garnishes and sauces as required.
  • Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation.
  • Ensure food safety, quality and shelf life by storing food in appropriate environmental conditions.
       


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.

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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

produce a range of rice and noodle dishes for one or more cuisines

produce food for multiple customers within commercial time constraints

integrate knowledge of:

quality indicators for rice and noodle dishes

ingredients

cultural considerations

features, functions and safe use of food preparation equipment

food safety practices for handling and storing Asian style rice and noodles.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of:

an operational commercial kitchen with the fixtures, large and small equipment and workplace documentation defined in the Assessment

Guidelines; this can be a:

real industry workplace

simulated industry environment such as a training kitchen servicing customers

industry-realistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers

food preparation lists and standard recipes

a variety of commercial ingredients.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the individual preparing rice and noodle dishes

evaluation of the taste of rice and noodle dishes prepared by the individual

projects that allow assessment of the individual’s ability to produce a variety of rice and noodle dishes for different occasions

use of visual and taste recognition exercises so the individual can identify ingredient and product characteristics

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of culinary terms, quality indicators for rice and noodle dishes, equipment, cookery methods

and appropriate environmental storage conditions

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:

SITHASC201 Produce dishes using basic methods of Asian cookery

SITXFSA201 Participate in safe food handling practices.

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.

Required skills

initiative and enterprise skills to minimise wastage

literacy skills to:

read and interpret food preparation lists, standard recipes, date code and stock rotation labels and manufacturer instructions for equipment

write notes on recipe requirements and calculations

numeracy skills to:

calculate the number of portions

weigh and measure ingredients

determine cooking times and temperatures

planning and organising skills to efficiently sequence the stages of food preparation and production

problem-solving skills to:

evaluate quality of ingredients, dishes and food items

adjust cooking where deficiencies are identified

self-management skills to manage own speed, timing and productivity

technology skills to use food preparation and cooking equipment.

Required knowledge

culinary terms and trade names for ingredients commonly used in the production of rice and noodle dishes:

herbs and spices

rice varieties

noodle varieties

cultural and regional considerations and variations for rice and noodle dishes

characteristics of rice and noodle dishes and their ingredients:

accompaniments and sauces

appearance and presentation

combinations of spices

nutritional value

quality indicators

service style

strength of flavours

taste

texture

contents of stock date codes and rotation labels

preparation methods for rice and noodle dishes:

marinating

soaking

washing

cookery methods for rice and noodle dishes:

boiling

frying

steaming

temperatures

timing

equipment used to produce rice and noodle dishes:

essential features and functions

safe operational practices

storage of rice and noodle dishes:

correct environmental conditions to ensure food safety

appropriate methods to optimise shelf life.

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 production requirements may include:

deadlines

dietary requirements

portion control

quantities

special customer requests.

Ingredients may include:

aromatics

fats

flavourings

fruits

oils

meat

nuts

seafood

seaweed

vegetables.

Rice and noodle dishes may include:

Chinese:

egg noodles

glass noodles

Indonesian:

mee goreng

mee soto

Japanese:

egg noodles

udon

buckwheat

white wheat

soba (mori soba and kake soba)

Malay and Nonya:

nasi goreng

mee goreng

mee siam

Thai:

khanom

pad

Vietnamese:

egg noodles

rice noodles.

Equipment may include:

deep and shallow pots and pans

electric rice cookers and steamers

traditional steamers.

Accompaniments may include:

condiments

main dishes

salads

stocks and sauces.

Food quality adjustments may relate to:

taste:

bitter

salty

sour

sweet

umami

temperature

texture:

clean

creamy

crispy

crunchy

fibrous

moist

mousse

rich

slippery

smooth

velvety.

To adjust presentation may involve:

changing accompaniments and garnishes to maximise eye appeal:

balance

colour

contrast

changing plated food for practicality of:

customer consumption

service

wiping drips or spills.

Environmental conditions relates to appropriate:

atmosphere

humidity

light

packaging

temperature

use of containers

ventilation.

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
Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes. 
Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements. 
Identify and select ingredients for rice and noodle dishes from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements. 
Select equipment of correct type and size. 
Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use. 
Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions. 
Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing. 
Measure, weigh and blend herbs, spices and other ingredients according to recipe requirements. 
Soak, wash and marinate ingredients as required. 
Minimise waste and store reusable by-products. 
Select and use cookery methods for rice and noodle dishes according to recipe. 
Prepare accompaniments, marinades, flavourings and sauce mixtures and store at correct temperature until required. 
Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility. 
Select reheating methods for rice and noodles as required, maintaining quality, freshness, eating characteristics and appearance. 
Present rice and noodle dishes on appropriate serviceware. 
Add accompaniments, garnishes and sauces as required. 
Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation. 
Ensure food safety, quality and shelf life by storing food in appropriate environmental conditions. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SITHASC206 - Produce Asian rice and noodles
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