2051 Monitor food hygiene standards using rapid test methods in food and drink operations
SCQF Level 5 SCQF Credit value 5
Unit Summary
This unit is about monitoring food hygiene standards using rapid methods. You need to check and prepare equipment and the environment for testing; conduct sampling and record test results. You also need to interpret test results.
You will need to be able to prepare materials and equipment to implement testing processes and use them in accordance with standard operations procedures. You will need to conduct tests. You will also need to be able to record and interpret the information produced to enable it to inform decisions regarding food safety.
This unit is relevant to you if your role requires you to carry out rapid hygiene testing on plant and equipment in food and drink operations.
In order to be assessed as competent you must demonstrate to your assessor that you can consistently perform to the requirements set out below. Your performance evidence must include at least one observation by your assessor.
You must be able to:
You need to show:
Evidence must be work-based, simulation alone is only allowed where shown in bold italics
1. Prepare for testing
This means you:
Confirm that the correct documentation is available before testing begins
Check that testing equipment is calibrated and in a serviceable condition
Confirm that all required resources are available and prepared for use
Identify and report unserviceable equipment
Confirm the relevant areas to be sampled
Check that the area is safe to sample especially if guards need to be removed or safety interlocked doors opened
Evidence of preparing for testing in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Prepare test samples
This means you:
Check the integrity of samples
Handle and use samples safely using aseptic techniques
Evidence of preparing test samples in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Conduct tests and record results:
This means you:
Carry out tests in line with standard operating procedures
Use positive and negative controls
Follow standard operating procedures to record relevant information and data
Interpret results both positive or negative
Identify potential false positive results
Record, investigate and report deviations from expected results to relevant staff
Evidence of conducting tests and record results in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Work safely and hygienically
This means you:
Follow the environmental protection and health and safety requirements
Handle and dispose of other equipment and materials safely and correctly
Restore the working area to a condition in accordance with organisational procedures
Evidence of working safely and hygienically in accordance with workplace procedures
You need to know and understand:
Evidence of knowledge and understanding should be collected during observation of performance in the workplace. Where it cannot be collected by observing performance, other assessment methods should be used.
The environmental protection, health and safety requirements and procedures for preparation and testing including personal protective equipment
Why standard operating procedures are important and how to use them for quality control
How to prepare testing equipment
Features and limitations of testing equipment and how to use it safely
How the equipment is calibrated
Why it is important to ensure the fitness for purpose and serviceability of equipment
Why it is important to report defective equipment
How to identify suitable areas for testing
The correct procedures and methods of testing
Methods of safe storage and sample preparation
How to dispose of testing materials safely
Reporting procedures and actions to take in the event of product non-compliance
How to calculate test results
How to avoid and detect false positive results
How to assess hygiene standards against company specifications using approved methods
Acceptable levels of tolerance in quality interpretation and decision-making
Why it is important to keep records of assessment and findings
How to make recommendations for corrective actions
How to access and interpret quality standards
Evidence of performance may employ examples of the following assessment:
observation
written and oral questioning;
evidence from company systems (e.g. Food Safety Management System)
reviewing the outcomes of work
checking any records of documents completed
checking accounts of work that the candidate or others have written
2051 Monitor food hygiene standards using rapid test methods in food and drink operations
SCQF Level 5 SCQF Credit value 5
Unit Summary
This unit is about monitoring food hygiene standards using rapid methods. You need to check and prepare equipment and the environment for testing; conduct sampling and record test results. You also need to interpret test results.
You will need to be able to prepare materials and equipment to implement testing processes and use them in accordance with standard operations procedures. You will need to conduct tests. You will also need to be able to record and interpret the information produced to enable it to inform decisions regarding food safety.
This unit is relevant to you if your role requires you to carry out rapid hygiene testing on plant and equipment in food and drink operations.
In order to be assessed as competent you must demonstrate to your assessor that you can consistently perform to the requirements set out below. Your performance evidence must include at least one observation by your assessor.
You must be able to:
You need to show:
Evidence must be work-based, simulation alone is only allowed where shown in bold italics
1. Prepare for testing
This means you:
Confirm that the correct documentation is available before testing begins
Check that testing equipment is calibrated and in a serviceable condition
Confirm that all required resources are available and prepared for use
Identify and report unserviceable equipment
Confirm the relevant areas to be sampled
Check that the area is safe to sample especially if guards need to be removed or safety interlocked doors opened
Evidence of preparing for testing in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Prepare test samples
This means you:
Check the integrity of samples
Handle and use samples safely using aseptic techniques
Evidence of preparing test samples in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Conduct tests and record results:
This means you:
Carry out tests in line with standard operating procedures
Use positive and negative controls
Follow standard operating procedures to record relevant information and data
Interpret results both positive or negative
Identify potential false positive results
Record, investigate and report deviations from expected results to relevant staff
Evidence of conducting tests and record results in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Work safely and hygienically
This means you:
Follow the environmental protection and health and safety requirements
Handle and dispose of other equipment and materials safely and correctly
Restore the working area to a condition in accordance with organisational procedures
Evidence of working safely and hygienically in accordance with workplace procedures
You need to know and understand:
Evidence of knowledge and understanding should be collected during observation of performance in the workplace. Where it cannot be collected by observing performance, other assessment methods should be used.
Evidence of performance may employ examples of the following assessment: