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View Unit : Finish meat products by hand in a retail environment

Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/500/5125
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Finish meat products by hand in a retail environment
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
46
Unit Credit Value
9
Date of Withdrawal
31-Dec-2013
SSAs
7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

This unit requires workplace assessment of occupational competence.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Know how to check the suitability of meat products for finishing in a retail environment

1.1

show that they know the sources of meat and other ingredients

1.2

show that they know how to carry out quality checks on products and recognise when meat and ingredients are fit for purpose

1.3

show that they know the reasons they should reject meat and other ingredients

1.4

show that they know the temperatures at which meat should be held during handling, transfer and storage, and the reasons for this

1.5

show that they know why they need to keep accurate records

1.6

show that they know the reasons for checking records and why they must identify and report problems

1.7

show that they know how to refer to and use the quality and safety management manuals

2

Know how to prepare to finish meat products in a retail environment

2.1

show that they know the dangers associated with particular tools and equipment and the safety precautions to take

2.2

show that they know why it is important to use the correct tools and equipment

2.3

show that they know which tools and equipment are used for hand finishing

2.4

show that they know the reasons for maintaining tools and equipment

2.5

show that they know how to keep tools and equipment clean, sharp and in good working order

2.6

show that they know what to do about faulty tools and equipment

3

Know how to achieve meat product yield and finish in a retail environment

3.1

show that they know the temperatures at which meat should be held during handling, transfer and storage, and the reasons for this

3.2

show that they know the reasons for rejecting finished products

3.3

show that they know the procedures to deal with finished products which have been rejected

3.4

show that they know how to clean tools and equipment

3.5

show that they know the reasons for storing tools and equipment as instructed

4

Check the suitability of meat products for finishing in a retail environment

4.1

effectively carry out product quality checks against specifications for process, ingredients and products

4.2

identify and reject products that are unsuitable for finishing by hand, and put such products in a suitable place away from other products

4.3

safely and hygienically deal with rejected products

4.4

keep products at the specified temperature during transfer and storage once products have been passed as suitable for finishing by hand

4.5

accurately record relevant information

5

Prepare to finish meat products in a retail environment

5.1

get the finishing instructions and organise their work in line with these

5.2

keep the work area free from dangers and organise it to meet safety and processing needs

5.3

choose hand tools that are appropriate for the task

5.4

prepare tools and equipment in line with safety and processing requirements

5.5

identify faulty tools and equipment and follow procedures for dealing with these

5.6

follow safe and hygienic working practices at all times

6

Achieve meat product yield and finish in a retail environment

6.1

achieve the finished product specification within the time allowed

6.2

achieve the product yield needed

6.3

identify and reject products that don’t meet the specification, and put such products in a suitable place away from other products

6.4

deal safely and hygienically with finished products which have been rejected

6.5

keep finished products at the specified temperature and store finished products safely, securely and hygienically

6.6

clean and store tools and equipment in line with safety and processing requirements

6.7

follow safe and hygienic working practices at all times

Equivalent Units
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