View Unit : Implement mistake/error proofing _Poka Yoke_ for achieving excellence in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/602/4653

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Implement mistake/error proofing _Poka Yoke_ for achieving excellence 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 skills of learners in the workplace, when implementing mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) for achieving excellence in food operations. It needs to be assessed on the job. The learner must be able to demonstrate their competent performance consistently over a period of time, to meet all of the assessment criteria. This will be achieved by presenting relevant evidence of workplace performance, and may be supported by witness testimony and other workplace evidence. Any observations must ensure that the learner’s working practice is at commercial speed and in compliance with standard operating procedures.

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	Agree objectives for the mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) programme	1.1	Select a process on which to carry out the activity
1		1.2	Agree the objectives for the activity with the relevant people.
2	Agree and initiate an improvement plan	2.1	Present own plans for implementing improvement to the relevant people
		2.2	Agree an improvement plan with the relevant people
		2.3	Initiate the mistake/error proofing programme in a planned and controlled manner.
3	Implement a mistake/error proofing programme	3.1	Co-ordinate the activities required to implement the improvement programme
		3.2	Maintain effective communication with those affected by the improvement programme
		3.3	Analyse received data and determine where improvements can be made
		3.4	Specify any problems and the actions required to support effective solutions
		3.5	Co-ordinate trial activities to test proposed solutions to achieve objectives
		3.6	Provide sufficient information to enable an agreed improvement to be incorporated as standard operating procedures
		3.7	Measure and document solution outcomes.

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