FBPCHE5002 — Produce acid-coagulated soft cheese

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What an assessment for FBPCHE5002 must cover

79 assessable components: 8 elements (34 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 31 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. 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 Maintain sanitation in acid-coagulated soft cheese making

1.1Sanitise or pre-ripen a container of starter culture under aseptic conditions before tipping the contents into the vat to reduce the risk of infection or contamination
1.2Ensure all surfaces, except curing boards, meet cleanliness and sanitisation requirements
1.3Manage stringent hygiene and quarantine procedures
1.4Manage multi-phase cleaning systems to ensure sanitised surfaces and equipment
1.5Record food safety related information according to workplace procedures

2 Implement procedures to prepare milk for acid-coagulated soft cheese making

2.1Sample raw milk and measure and analyse composition and counts
2.2Ensure clarification and standardisation procedures for raw milk are carried out
2.3Ensure pasteurisation procedures for milk are performed
2.4Maintain raw milk area separation from pasteurised milk operations

3 Inoculate the milk to promote coagulation

3.1Add lactic culture to the milk and mix evenly according to cheese type and recipe
3.2Add coagulating enzymes to the milk according to recipe
3.3Maintain temperature throughout the tank or vat according to recipe
3.4Maintain a log of pH and temperature to control ripening and yield

4 Develop procedures to process curds

4.1Manage curd breaking or cutting according to recipe and workplace procedures
4.2Measure and record whey fat content to assess curd breaking or cutting efficiency according to recipe and cheese type
4.3Plan the processing schedule to ensure optimal syneresis
4.4Develop and implement draining procedures to ensure curd is at required moisture, pH level and consistency

5 Manage packaging procedures for acid-coagulated soft cheeses

5.1Manage ripening agents to acid-coagulated soft cheeses if required
5.2Optimise curing by planning for and adjusting the key composition ratios of acid-coagulated soft cheeses
5.3Use surface treatments according to cheese type and recipe
5.4Manage packaging as appropriate for cheese type
5.5Label the product with complete and accurate information as specified by legislation

6 Monitor and adjust process control to produce cheese with consistent taste and quality

6.1Establish the process objectives of acid-coagulated soft cheese making
6.2Control the amount of moisture in acid-coagulated soft cheese by regulating syneresis
6.3Adjust calcium phosphate levels to influence basic cheese structure if required
6.4Control texture of the cheese by regulating pH, ripening agents, salt, moisture and fat
6.5Control cheese flavour through choice of ingredients, such as milks, cultures, coagulating agents and salt, and pH levels
6.6Optimise yield by establishing process control parameters

7 Carry out sensory analysis and grading of soft cheeses

7.1Assess cheeses for evenness of texture, colour, finish and flavour
7.2Analyse organoleptic properties of acid-coagulated soft cheese to identify possible changes to process control

8 Meet workplace requirements for food safety, quality and environmental management

8.1Record food safety related information
8.2Maintain records of cheese manufacture
8.3Develop and implement work health and safety and environmental protection procedures through a risk management approach
8.4Dispose of waste and review environmental impacts of the cheese making operation

Performance evidence

measuring and mixing acid coagulants and additives
inoculating milk and controlling ripening in the vat
promoting syneresis to the required firmness and composition of curd
separating whey from curd and press, where applicable, and salt curd
monitoring storage and ripening (where applicable) conditions for acid-coagulated soft cheese
adding ripening agents (lipases) and surface treatments to acid-coagulated soft cheeses
maintaining records for cheese making
maintaining hygiene and sanitation procedures in line with best manufacturing practice
using multi-phase cleaning systems
maintaining the viability and integrity of coagulating agents
developing operating procedures for the cheese making process

Knowledge evidence

the main cheese types and the common processes for making different types of cheeses
the main components of milk and cheese (both curds and whey)
types and impact of inhibitory substances in milk, including bacteriophage
purpose and basic principles of cheese making
specifications of product at each stage of cheese making
milk characteristics and components important in cheese making
milk preparation for cheese making (standardisation, pasteurisation and homogenisation, if required)
types of starters and adjuncts used and their role in the fermentation process
effect of milk characteristics on cheese processing performance
moisture control in cheese making
processes of coagulation and syneresis and their role in cheese making
curd size and its impact on moisture
effects of pH and temperature on cheese processing performance and product quality
microbial contaminants of cheese (lipolytic bacteria, yeasts, moulds, bacillus, listeria, Escherichia coli, salmonella, coliforms and staphylococci) and their impact on cheese quality
contamination risk of inoculants and contaminants
yeasts and moulds and other microorganisms of significance in cheese making
temperature and humidity of curing
ripening agents for different cheese types
techniques used to monitor the cheese making process, such as inspecting, measuring and testing, as required by the process
common causes of variation and corrective action required for each cheese making process
organoleptic properties and their relationship to processes and ingredients in cheese making
sampling and testing procedures for microbes
sampling procedures for cheese making
food safety and quality assurance standards and procedures
cleaning and sanitation procedures in line with Australian Standards for cleaning in the dairy industry
product/batch changeover procedures
work health and safety hazards and controls
procedures for recording production and performance information
environmental issues and controls relevant to the process, including waste collection and handling procedures
Food Standards Code
state/territory, Commonwealth and industry requirements relevant to food processing

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret recipes and specifications from a variety of sources to consolidate information for cheese production
Numeracy: Accurately weigh and measure ingredients for cheese making • Sample cheese to analyse pH, fat, moisture and salts • Calculate cheese yields
Navigate the world of work: Follow policies, procedures and legislative requirements for cheese making process

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What does an assessment tool for FBPCHE5002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FBPCHE5002 needs to address all 79 unit components: 8 elements with 34 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 31 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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