View Unit : Principles of paper and board packaging in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

K/602/4564

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of paper and board packaging 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 paper and board packaging in food and drink. 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 sources and business uses of paper and board packaging	1.1	Describe the origins and sources of paper and board packaging material
		1.2	Explain how paper and board packaging materials can be used a part of a sustainable policy packaging material
		1.3	Compare the business advantages for using paper and board packaging materials to other non-biodegradable materials
		1.4	Summarise the limitations of food safe packaging material
		1.5	Outline the regulations for using food safe packaging
2	Understand paper processing and its suitability as a packaging material	2.1	Describe how paper is processed into food safe packaging material
		2.2	Explain the purposes and functions of paper packaging food products
		2.3	Summarise the typical uses of paper and waxed paper packaging material
		2.4	Evaluate the suitability of paper based packaging material in the freezing and storage of food products
		2.5	Evaluate the suitability of paper based packaging material in providing a substrate for advertising, labelling and bar coding
3	Understand board processing and its suitability as a packaging material	3.1	Describe how board is processed into different types of food safe packaging material
		3.2	Explain the purposes and functions of board packaging food and drink products
		3.3	Summarise the options for treating board for use in direct contact with food or drink
		3.4	Explain the typical uses for board, waxed board and lined board packaging material for food and drink products
		3.5	Evaluate the suitability of board based packaging material in the freezing and storage of food products
		3.6	Evaluate the suitability of board based packaging material in providing a substrate for advertising, labelling and bar coding
4	Understand the promotional role and disposal arrangements for paper and board packaging	4.1	Describe the role of paper and board packaging materials in promoting and advertising products
4		4.2	Explain how paper and board packaging materials are best recycled and disposed of after use by wholesalers, retailers and consumers

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