View Unit : Principles of flow process analysis in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/601/2955

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of flow process analysis 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 flow process analysis 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 a processing operation considered for flow process analysis	1.1	Explain how the health, safety and hygiene requirements of a work area can influence the process of analysis
		1.2	Describe a processing operation that is considered for flow process analysis
		1.3	Summarise how a processing operation in all its elements and activities of work is described
		1.4	Explain how waste is handled and controlled within a processing operation.
2	Understand flow process analysis mapping and value added features of process operations	2.1	Clarify the symbols and abbreviations used for flow process analysis
		2.2	Explain how a process or deployment flowchart is mapped using the recognised symbols
		2.3	Evaluate what are classed as value added and non-value added activities within a process
		2.4	Justify the elements and activities in the process that are value added or non-value added.
3	Understand how to analyse and set action plans for improvement opportunities	3.1	Analyse the potential opportunities for improvements within a processing operation
		3.2	Explain how data can be used to eliminate activities that do not add value to the process
		3.3	Explain how action planning is used to simplify the value added activities and eliminate the non-value added activities
		3.4	Summarise how action plans are constructed, including the payback matrix
		3.5	Describe why it is important to be clear about the levels of authority of personnel linked to problem resolution.

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