FDFFSACAAssess compliance with food safety programs

Unit Number:Unit Name: OTEN

2012

Recognition for Unit of Competency

Step 1: Read the unit competency requirements (If you have the skills/knowledge to meet these elements, go to step 2)

Unit Descriptor:

ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

FDFFSACA

Tourism and Hospitality

Assess compliance with food safety programsUnit Number:

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This unit covers skills and knowledge required to assess compliance against an approved food safety program where the program is supported by a prescriptive template or tool or where compliance is checked against a food safety program that has been validated by a technical expert. - Licensing/certification requirements - Licensing and registration arrangements are determined by system owners.- Application of the unit - This unit may apply to regulatory, commercial or internal auditors. When applied to assessing compliance of food safety programs in low risk food businesses or processes, the following unit must be pre or co-assessed with this unit: - FDFFSCOMA - Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety auditsWhen applied to assessing compliance of food safety programs in medium risk food businesses or processes, the following units must be pre or co-assessed with this unit: - FDFFSCOMA - Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits- FDFFSCHZA - Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazardsWhen applied to assessing compliance of food safety programs in high risk food businesses or processes, the following units must be pre orco-assessed with this unit:- FDFFSCOMA - Communicate and negotiate to conduct food safety audits- FDFFSCHZA - Identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards- and any unit/s relevant to the specified high risk business or process.

Plan the audit An audit plan is developed to meet the audit scope. The plan is capable of delivering the required outcomes within resource and time allocations and includes:- audit purpose, scope and relevant template/s or approved food safety program- activities and responsibilities- audit timing (as required by legislation and/or client)- timetable for each stage of the audit- resource requirements- personnel required to participate in the audit- reporting requirementsaudit follow up and completion proceduresCommunication protocols are established to facilitate the effective exchange of information and suited to the auditee environment

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FDFFSACAAssess compliance with food safety programs

Unit Number:Unit Name: OTEN

2012

Recognition for Unit of Competency

Review and assess food safety programs

Review and assess implementation of food safety programs

Manage the audit process

The documented food safety program and related procedures and pre-requisite programs are assessed to confirm that legal and client requirements are addressed as determined by the audit scopeThe food business method of identifying and analysing food safety hazards is reviewed to establish that:- templates or the approved food safety program are correctly selected to meet audit scope- templates or the approved food safety program are appropriately adapted to suit the needs of the business without adversely affecting food safetyDocumented verification records are reviewed to confirm that the requirements of the food safety programare being metCorrective actions required where processes are identified as not meeting targets or critical limits are assessed to confirm they meet the requirements of the template or food safety programFood safety pre-requisite programs are assessed to confirm they are appropriate for the food business/industry sector to maintain a safe food environmentFood safety program documents are reviewed to confirm currency, accuracy and adequacy to facilitate maintenance of an adequate food safety program

Evidence is collected and assessed to confirm that:- documented programs and procedures are working effectively, reflect actual practice and are consistently applied- food safety monitoring and corrective actions are carried out according to procedure- food safety pre-requisite programs are effective and consistently followed- food safety records are completed and provide an accurate record of events- records are accessed and analysed to confirm effective program maintenance in accordance with the template or food safety program- food safety skills and knowledge of food business personnel is commensurate with their work role- procedures to internally monitor, assess, update and improve the food safety program are implemented

Audit progress is monitored against the audit plan and any variation to plan is identified and addressed

Circumstances requiring the audit plan to be adjusted are identified and negotiated in a timely manner

Audits address audit scope and are conducted within time and resource constraints to meet quality and professional standardsThe audit process is reviewed to identify opportunities for improvement

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FDFFSACAAssess compliance with food safety programs

Unit Number:Unit Name: OTEN

2012

Recognition for Unit of Competency

Consolidate audit outcomes

Confirm and close out corrective actions

Audit evidence is analysed and assessed to identify any areas of non-compliance with legislation and/or client requirements as appropriate to the audit scopeNon-conformities are identified and classified as agreed by the audit plan

Non-conformities are reported in accordance with agreed client and/or legislative requirements

Audit reports and/or certificates are prepared and submitted or presented as required to meet regulatory and client requirementsA corrective action implementation plan defining proposed actions and timelines developed by the auditeeis reviewed by the auditor to confirm that template or food safety program requirements are metAudit findings are reviewed to confirm that evidence is sufficient as defined by the template or approved food safety program

Implementation and effectiveness of corrective action is monitored and verified against the template or the approved food safety programAudit records are maintained to record corrective actions

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Version 5.1 OTEN

Step 1: Read the unit competency requirements to determine if you meet the skills/knowledge required. Step 2: Complete your personal and unit details on the yellow Enrolment Adjustment – Credit – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

form (PDF 204KB)

Step 3: Sign the Student Declaration Step 4: Collect your evidence for recognition providing as much detail as possible.

Use the Recognition e-kit for Students (PDF 1, 683KB) to help you.

Note: Recognition can only be granted for a full unit of competency. If you can meet most of these elements but not all, contact

the appropriate teaching section to discuss gap training.

Evidence may include:

Qualifications and/or formal statements o List your qualifications and/or formal statements relevant for this unit. o Copy of your testamur eg: Statement of Attainment, Certificate, Diploma and etc.

Professional Development and Training

o List any other training and development activities completed at work, eg: Staff Development Activities, Training Sessions, One to one training by a qualified senior staff member.

Work Experience

o List your membership of organisations, voluntary work, and community work or self-employment/home business. o Membership certificate/s o Reference letter/s from clients.

Other Experience and Skills

o List what you do, or have done at work that meets the unit description. eg: activities, duties, projects, and etc. o Letter of confirmation from your employer o Duty statement

Return your application to: The Recognition Officer, 51 Wentworth Road, Strathfield 2135.