CHCCCS042 — Prepare meals

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What an assessment for CHCCCS042 must cover

72 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 52 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan meals and snacks.

1.1Read individualised plan to confirm needs and preferences relevant to meal preparation.
1.2Suggest, source and adjust simple recipes to meet individual needs and preferences.
1.3Recognise requirements for food and fluid modification according to individualised plan and relevant industry standards and frameworks and adjust recipes accordingly.
1.4Review recipe and determine ingredient types and amounts.
1.5Check ingredient stock level and quality to identify type and amount of ingredients to be purchased.
1.6Purchase required ingredients within budget constraints.

2 Prepare meals and snacks.

2.1Provide opportunities for the person to engage throughout the meal preparation process.
2.2Prepare cooking area and those engaging in meal preparation for safe meal preparation.
2.3Measure and prepare ingredients according to recipe requirements.
2.4Cook ingredients according to recipe requirements.
2.5Present prepared meal according to individual needs and preferences.
2.6Clean and tidy cooking area, utensils and equipment.

3 Implement food safety processes when preparing food.

3.1Ensure personal hygiene and protective equipment meet infection control requirements and work health and safety standards.
3.2Report personal health conditions that impact on food preparation and take action according to organisational policies and procedures.
3.3Recognise and report hygiene and food hazards that may negatively affect health and safety of self or others, according to organisational policies and procedures.
3.4Maintain the food preparation area in a hygienic condition and report cleaning, sanitising and maintenance requirements according to organisational policies and procedures.
3.5Maintain hygienic storage and select environmental conditions that avoid contamination of food.
3.6Handle food hygienically and in accordance with organisational and regulated food safety procedures.

Performance evidence

plan and prepare two meals and two snacks that meet the needs and preferences of the client
plan and prepare two meals and two snacks that provide opportunities for client involvement

Knowledge evidence

dysphagia: the swallowing process
dysphagia: pathologies relevant to swallowing difficulties
dysphagia: aspiration risks
dysphagia: choking risks
dysphagia: impact on quality of life
safe eating and drinking: thickened fluids
safe eating and drinking: texture-modified meals
safe eating and drinking: upright position
common food requirements: allergies
common food requirements: intolerances
common food requirements: nutritional needs
nutrition: major food groups
nutrition: nutritional value of food and its impact on menu planning and purchasing decisions
nutrition: nutritional food labels
nutrition: nutritional needs at different stages of life
impact of nutrition on wellbeing: physical
impact of nutrition on wellbeing: emotional
impact of nutrition on wellbeing: social
individual needs and preferences relevant to meal planning and preparation: dignity of risk
individual needs and preferences: informed decision making
individual needs and preferences: food requirements
individual needs and preferences: meal preferences
individual needs and preferences: meal routines
individual needs and preferences: participation in food preparation
individual needs and preferences: swallowing ability
individual needs and preferences: chewing ability
individual needs and preferences: condition of teeth and oral health, including dental prothesis
individual needs and preferences: nutritional needs
individual needs and preferences: cultural requirements of food, meal preparation and service
individual needs and preferences: taste, texture and presentation
approaches to engaging and supporting the person in meal preparation: in home care
approaches: in residential aged care
approaches: in supported living environments
approaches: in community settings and public environments
organisational policies and procedures: reporting
organisational policies and procedures: meal preparation
organisational policies and procedures: food safety
organisational policies and procedures: work health and safety
industry context relevant to meal preparation: job role scope and functions
industry context: supervision requirements and limitations to job role
industry context: roles of interdisciplinary team members
individualised plan content relevant to meal preparation: size and frequency of meals and snacks
individualised plan content: texture modification requirements
individualised plan content: hydration requirements
industry standards and frameworks relevant to meal preparation: key aspects of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
industry standards: principles of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
industry standards: principles of the Australian Dietary Guidelines
meal preparation risk identification, monitoring and responses
types and safe use of cooking equipment and utensils
methods for estimating, calculating and measuring ingredients
methods of keeping cooking area clean and tidy
basic food preparation and cooking methods

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What does an assessment tool for CHCCCS042 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCCCS042 needs to address all 72 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 52 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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