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This unit is designed to assess the knowledge and understanding of learners in the workplace context, when controlling temperature reduction in food manufacture. 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.
Prepare for temperature reduction according to specifications
Check product specifications
Set up equipment
Make sure that material for temperature reduction is available and fit for use
Make sure that services meet requirements
Start up the plant and check that it is running to specification
Take appropriate action in response to operating problems
Maintain communication throughout the process
Carry out temperature reduction according to specifications
Use equipment and make sure that it is supplied with appropriate materials and services
Achieve required output
Make sure the product is transferred to the next stage in the manufacturing operation
Take action in response to operating problems within the limits of own responsibility
Maintain effective communication
Finish temperature reduction according to specifications and procedures
Check the specifications to time shut-down
Shut down equipment
Take action to deal with items that can be recycled or re-worked
Dispose of waste
ake equipment ready for future use after completion of the process
Complete all records and reports