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Implement and review the processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices

Implement and review the processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPFST5021
State Code
OAM50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
110111 - Food Hygiene
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and review the quality and safe processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices.This unit applies to individuals who use knowledge of food science and processes to determine the required food safety, quality and performance of food production equipment. They are responsible for maintaining product safety, quality and efficiency in food production. No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review preparation of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices for processing
  • 1.1 Identify processes for preparing fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices
  • 1.2 Identify the steps involved in the processing of a range of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices
  • 1.3 Document preparation processes
2. Monitor processing of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices product samples for testing
  • 2.1 Identify the processing techniques to produce required range of product samples
  • 2.2 Evaluate permissible additives and preservatives in the production process for suitability
  • 2.3 Process product and monitor stages for compliance
  • 2.4 Confirm that products are produced in a safe working environment using appropriate hygiene and sanitation techniques
3. Investigate the packaging alternatives for fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices products
  • 3.1 Identify packaging requirements for products and evaluate for suitability and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor the packaging and storage processes of the products
  • 3.3 Make adjustments to packaging and storage procedures and design where required
4. Assess the quality and shelf life of fruit, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices products
  • 4.1 Use testing techniques to assess the safety and organoleptic qualities of the products
  • 4.2 Identify and assess common hazards at critical control points (CCPs) for the production of products
  • 4.3 Comply with critical limits for all steps of processing including shelf life and storage
5. Review production processes
  • 5.1 Review the CCPs and critical limits for product safety
  • 5.2 Review operating procedures for food safety and quality
  • 5.3 Review the production plan
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