Work effectively in the food processing industry

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FDFOP2001A, 'Work effectively in the food processing industry'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work effectively in the food processing industry' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Overview the food processing industry

1.1. Sectors of the food processing industry are identified

1.2. Key sector representatives and their roles are identified

1.3. Relevant legislation and guidelines common to employment in the sector are identified

1.4. Types of employment in the food industries are identified and key responsibilities described

2. Identify key production processes and supply chains

2.1. Raw materials used in the workplace and their source are identified

2.2. Range of products produced in the workplace are identified

2.3. Workplace production processes for converting materials into products are identified

2.4. Supply chains for products are identified

3. Carry out work responsibilities according to policies and procedures

3.1. Information on conditions of employment, company policies and procedures is identified

3.2. Policies and procedures are applied when carrying out work role

3.3. Rights, responsibilities and legal obligations are identified

3.4. Key personnel and their roles are identified.

3.5. Employability skills required for working effectively are identified and applied

3.6. Consequences of not following workplace environmental and safety policies and practices are identified

4. Take responsibility for own skill development

4.1. Skills required for work role are identified and own ability assessed to determine learning needs

4.2. Opportunities for skill development are identified and participated in

4.3. Responsibility is taken for own work tasks and role

4.4. Own work is monitored against workplace standards and areas for improvement identified and acted upon

4.5. Problem solving strategies are used to address problems, inconsistencies or concerns when fulfilling work role


Qualifications and Skillsets

FDFOP2001A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FDF20110 - Certificate II in Food Processing
  • FDF20210 - Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • FDF20310 - Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales)
  • FDF20211 - Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • FDF20111 - Certificate II in Food Processing
  • FDF20911 - Certificate II in Food Processing (Sales)
  • AMP20116 - Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)