View Unit : Principles of response surface methodology in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/601/2971

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of response surface methodology in food operations

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

4.2 Manufacturing Technologies

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit is designed to assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding of learners in the workplace context, for understanding the principles of response surface methodology in food operations. It can be assessed on or off the job.

The learner must demonstrate their current knowledge and understanding, to meet all assessment criteria. Assessment methods appropriate to the needs of the learner must be used to generate satisfactory evidence of knowledge and understanding.

The Improve Assessment Strategy sets out the overarching assessment requirements.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the use and working of response surface methodology	1.1	Explain how the health, safety and hygiene requirements of a work area can influence the application of response surface methodology
		1.2	Summarise the use of response surface methodology and how it can be used in a Six Sigma improvement project
		1.3	Explain how response surface methodology works
		1.4	Summarise the tools and techniques which can be associated with response surface methodology
		1.5	Describe why it is important to be clear about the levels of authority of personnel linked to problem resolution.
2	Understand data and statistical validity in response surface methodology	2.1	Summarise the data necessary to carry out a response surface methodology project
		2.2	Explain what constitutes a statistically valid sample size
		2.3	Explain the meaning of the terms population and a sample in response surface methodology activity.
3	Understand response surface methodology terms and cost benefits	3.1	Explain what is meant by a method of steepest ascent
		3.2	Explain what is meant by the terms, coded variables and un-coded variables
		3.3	Describe what is meant by Alpha risk and Beta risk
		3.4	Explain how to calculate: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Range and Variance
		3.5	Summarise how to determine the cost benefits associated with response surface methodology.

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