View Unit : Principles of a characteristic selection matrix in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

M/601/2982

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of a characteristic selection matrix 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 a characteristic selection matrix 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 the requirements for a characteristic selection matrix	1.1	Explain how the health, safety and hygiene requirements of a work area can influence a characteristic selection matrix
		1.2	Explain what a characteristic selection matrix is and why we need to produce them
		1.3	Identify who is best placed within the workplace to create a characteristic selection matrix
		1.4	Summarise the five step process used to generate a characteristic selection matrix
		1.5	Explain the meaning of the term ‘customer’ when producing a characteristic selection matrix
		1.6	Describe why it is important to be clear about the levels of authority of personnel linked to problem resolution.
2	Understand the application of a characteristic selection matrix	2.1	Explain the key process output and input variables
		2.2	Clarify where the characteristic selection matrix appears in the quality function deployment matrix
		2.3	Distinguish between a characteristic selection matrix and a failure modes and effects analysis
		2.4	Explain the inter-relationship between six sigma process mapping and a characteristic selection matrix.
3	Understand the utilisation of a characteristic selection matrix	3.1	Explain the scoring of a characteristic selection matrix
		3.2	Explain how a process map links into a characteristic selection matrix
		3.3	Summarise how the results from a characteristic selection matrix can be utilised
		3.4	Explain how to prioritise a six sigma project team’s focus.

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