FBPTEC4009 — Identify the physical and chemical properties of materials, food and related products

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What an assessment for FBPTEC4009 must cover

36 assessable components: 4 elements (12 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 14 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 Apply common physical phenomena in food ingredients to food production processes

1.1Apply an understanding of common physical phenomena to explain relevant changes that occur to ingredients and products during the production process
1.2Communicate the changes to others in appropriate format for use in production process

2 Apply the principles of physical states of matter to food production

2.1Recognise the three states of matter and the atomic changes that occur at each phase
2.2Determine the behaviour of each state of matter and its relationship to the production process
2.3Consider the relationship between pressure and temperature in phase transition in food production

3 Apply common food science principles to a production process

3.1Relate the significance of pH in processing, food safety and cleaning applications
3.2Track the reactions and properties of carbohydrates, proteins and fats through a given process
3.3Describe the properties of common emulsions, suspensions and solutions
3.4Identify commonly occurring chemical reactions, factors required to cause a reaction, and the effects of reactions
3.5Review safe work procedures for processes that involve chemical reactions or the handling of chemicals

4 Communicate and interpret technical information

4.1Use appropriate technical terms to communicate information about the properties of commonly used foods and materials
4.2Interpret and apply test results and reporting formats to communicate information on composition, properties and reactions

Performance evidence

accurately identifying and describing the physical and chemical characteristics of three different foods and the impact that processing has on each
using common tests and measures to identify the components of three different food items
identifying the characteristics of acids and bases and their application in food processing
identifying the basic molecular structures of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
distinguishing the difference between solutions, suspensions and colloidal systems
identifying hazards and control methods in managing hazardous materials when working with food
communicating technical information using correct technical terms, flow charts and sketches.

Knowledge evidence

characteristics and phenomena that occur during processing; and products and processes where these phenomena are observable, including: - shear and strain - friction - surface tension - pressure - crystallisation - total solids - heat and temperature - relative humidity - work and energy input - viscosity - particle size - melting points, boiling points, freezing points - dew and condensation points - additional phenomena appropriate to the production process
common chemical reactions that occur in food processing, including both spontaneous and controlled reactions, including: - oxidation - enzymic - Maillard - acid-based
the role of enzymes in generating biological reactions
tests commonly used to measure phenomena, and related units of measurement
transition phases applicable to a given production process
the role of temperature and pressure in the transition process
pH and its impact on food processes, including: - differences between a strong acid and a concentrated acid - units of measurement - classification of commonly used materials, ingredients and indicators according to pH - the typical strengths and concentration levels required for commonly used acids and bases - the significance of pH for processing, food safety and cleaning applications
basic molecular structures of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
molecular changes that occur in states of matter, and common applications, including: - refrigerant - freeze drying - effect and compatibility of cleaning agents with equipment surface materials - processing stages designed to affect the structure of compounds (including hydrogenation or denaturing proteins in cooking processes of oil)
typical applications of solutions, suspensions and colloidal systems in food processing, including: - emulsions (oil in water/water in oil) - sols (solid-liquid/solid-solid) - gels - foams (gas-liquid/gas-solid) - differences between dispersed particles and the dispersion medium in colloids - factors that affect stability of colloidal systems, including the stages in a production process that can cause changes to colloid structure
technical information resources
how to develop explanatory sketches or flow charts to communicate how observed phenomena affect products and the process
safety hazards and required control methods when handling chemicals and working with processes involving chemical reactions
basic research skills required for technical information to describe food properties and reactions, including recognising and applying appropriate units of measurement and terms.

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and interpret safe work procedures, and consolidate information for review
Numeracy: Perform mathematical calculations to interpret test results to provide accurate information
Get the work done: Apply systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations Investigate innovative ideas as a means to continuously improve work practices and processes through formal and analytical thinking

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What does an assessment tool for FBPTEC4009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FBPTEC4009 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 12 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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