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Participate in product recalls

Participate in product recalls

Unit of competency
National Code
FDFTEC4011A
State Code
D4748
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
04/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
110111 - Food Hygiene
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify circumstances that could warrant a product recall and to initiate and/or participate in recall processes within level of authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify product recall situations
  • 1.1. Circumstances that could result in a product recall are identified
  • 1.2. Appropriate controls are in place to manage risks
  • 1.3. Criteria used to initiate a product recall are identified
  • 1.4. Legal responsibilities and requirements of a recall program are identified
2. Participate in a product recall
  • 2.1. The components of the product recall system in the workplace are identified
  • 2.2. Workplace systems are used to trace ingredients, materials and batch information
  • 2.3. Product recall procedures are implemented within level of responsibility
  • 2.4. Procedures to define roles and levels of authority in the event of a product recall are established/reviewed
3. Review processes to minimise the risk of recurrence
  • 3.1. The cause of the product recalls are investigated
  • 3.2. Purchasing arrangements and in-house procedures are established or reviewed to minimise the risk of recurrence
  • 3.3. Consultative mechanisms are established and/or reviewed to support continuous improvement and communicate information on product recalls
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policies and procedures
Product recalls and related work processes are consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental impact
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 criteria and circumstances for a product recall
identify controls designed to prevent product recall
identify legal implications of a product recall
identify features of the workplace product recall system and procedures
participate in the implementation of the product recall procedures
determine and examine the cause of product fault
establish mechanisms to improve operations and minimise the risk of occurrence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
company food safety program and related information relevant to product recall, such as contractual arrangements with suppliers, product specifications and process parameters, and recall procedures
legislation relating to product recall, including relevant food safety legislation
workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W1222 FDFTECPPR4A Participate in product recalls Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAN26 FBPTEC4008 Participate in product recalls Unit of competency