View Unit : Principles of filtration in food technology

Unit

Unit Reference Number

H/502/7498

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of filtration in food technology

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 filtration in food technology. 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 for Proficiency Qualifications in Food and Drink 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 purpose and application of filtration	1.1	Explain the purpose of filtration in food processing
		1.2	Justify when it is more appropriate to use a food filtration technique than alternative separation technology
		1.3	Summarise what types of foods are normally separated by filtration processes.
2	Understand clarification, filter media and filter aids in food filtration	2.1	Explain what the process of clarification is in food filtration technology
		2.2	Define the terms filtrate filter medium filter cake
		2.3	Describe the types of filter media commonly used in food filtration technology
		2.4	Justify how filter media are selected for specific food types
		2.5	Explain how filter media are cleaned and disposed of
		2.6	Explain the functions of filter aids
		2.7	Explain what materials are commonly used as filter aids in food filtration.
3	Understand food process filtration methodology	3.1	Explain the typical structure and operation of a plate and frame press
		3.2	Explain how a vacuum can be used as an alternative to pressure, to assist in speeding up the filtration process
		3.3	Explain typical structure and operation of a continuous rotary drum vacuum filter.

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