View Unit : Principles of lead time analysis in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

Y/601/2961

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of lead time analysis 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 lead time analysis 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 a processing operation and information considered for analysis	1.1	Explain how the health, safety and hygiene requirements of a work area can influence the process of analysis
		1.2	Describe the processing operation that is being analysed
		1.3	Summarise the information required to create lead time profiles to support the achieving excellence strategy
		1.4	Summarise the information required to construct the lead time profiles, and where this information can be obtained.
2	Understand the creation of lead time profiles and the link with problem solving	2.1	Explain the co-ordination and creation of lead time profiles
		2.2	Explain the co-ordination and creation of frequency charts
		2.3	Summarise the techniques used to communicate the information and results obtained by this process
		2.4	Evaluate the difference between lead time and cycle time
		2.5	Clarify how root cause analysis can support problem solving
		2.6	Describe why it is important to be clear about the levels of authority of personnel linked to problem resolution.

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