View Unit : Understand how to carry out mistake/error proofing _Poka Yoke_ for achieving excellence in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

L/602/4654

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understand how to carry out 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 knowledge and understanding of learners in the workplace context, when carrying out mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) for achieving excellence 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 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	Know how to agree objectives for a mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) programme	1.1	Outline the health, safety and hygiene requirements for the area where mistake/error proofing activities are being carried out
		1.2	Explain why mistake/error proofing activities are used
		1.3	Describe the food/drink processing activity under review
		1.4	List the people and resources which are required for the mistake/error proofing activity
		1.5	Highlight the importance of planning mistake/error proofing activities
		1.6	Differentiate between mistake/error proofing and prevention and detection
		1.7	Clarify the limits of own authority and reporting arrangements in the event of problems that cannot be resolved.
2	Know how to implement a mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) programme	2.1	Describe the product or process on which the mistake/error proofing activity is being applied and the impact it will have on defects
		2.2	Define the relationship between errors and defects and the different types and range of mistakes
		2.3	Explain how to apply mistake/error proofing (Poka yoke) tools and documentation
		2.4	Explain how to apply analysis and charting methodology for mistake/error proofing
		2.5	Summarise how mistake/error proofing relates to other continuous improvement processes
		2.6	Outline how to implement trials to measure the effectiveness of mistake/error proofing projects
		2.7	Elucidate the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and specifications
		2.8	Explain how to apply mistake proofing devices.

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