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Manage and evaluate new product trials

Manage and evaluate new product trials

Unit of competency
National Code
FDFTEC5001A
State Code
D4749
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and evaluate the trialing of new products in production.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish trial parameters
  • 1.1. New product specifications are defined
  • 1.2. Production resource requirements are identified
  • 1.3. Project budget and timeline are established
  • 1.4. Trial size is appropriate to provide reliable process and production information
2. Prepare for the new product trial
  • 2.1. New product recipe/formula is scaled to suit trial production
  • 2.2. Raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables are identified and confirmed to meet trial requirements
  • 2.3. Production equipment is identified, available and suitable for use
  • 2.4. Production personnel are available and have the required competencies to operate the trial process
  • 2.5. Environmental, food safety and health and safety hazards of the trial process are identified and appropriate control methods determined
  • 2.6. Trial documentation format and procedures are agreed
  • 2.7. The trial schedule timeline is established and barriers/constraints to achieving schedule are identified, monitored and addressed
3. Develop and communicate information on the trial process
  • 3.1. Personnel in related work areas and functions are kept informed of trial status and progress
  • 3.2. Operators directly participating in the trial are advised of trial parameters, roles and responsibilities
  • 3.3. Advice on product specifications and operating procedures is communicated to the project team
4. Monitor trial progress
  • 4.1. The trial process is monitored to identify actual and potential barriers to achieving the schedule
  • 4.2. Trial product is produced within specification
  • 4.3. Out-of-specification or unacceptable outcomes are identified and investigated
  • 4.4. Unusual or atypical conditions that could affect the achievement of the schedule are identified
  • 4.5. Modifications are made and reported as required according to trial arrangements
5. Evaluate trial outcome
  • 5.1. Trial objectives are identified
  • 5.2. Resource allocations are assessed against plan
  • 5.3. Trial product is assessed against specifications
  • 5.4. Production parameters/operating conditions are compared with scheduled performance
  • 5.5. Significant variances are identified and investigated
  • 5.6. Improvement opportunities are identified and reported
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.
Trial conditions
Trial conditions are consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of OHS and environmental impact of scheduling arrangements
Achieving schedule
Achieving schedule involves meeting product specifications within given resource allocations and timelines
Trial processes
Trial processes typically involve a multi-disciplinary team
Factors to be taken into account in planning and monitoring the trial process
Factors to be taken into account in planning and monitoring the trial process may include but are not limited to:
product specifications
raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables
storage capacities
production capacity, configuration and availability
processing parameters
labour requirements and availability
trial production targets/timelines
related OHS, food safety and environmental hazards and controls
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:
establish parameters and conditions and requirements for product trial
establish, document and communicate the procedure for the trial
monitor and evaluate trial outcomes against objectives and set conditions
document all aspects of trial to ensure repeatability and collection of evidence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
trial objectives and parameters
new product specifications
raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables
related production equipment
relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
communication systems
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. An example could be:
FDFPPL4005A Establish process capability.

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
W6651 FDFTECPT5A Manage and evaluate new product trials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAM52 FBPTEC5001 Manage and evaluate new product trials Unit of competency