SITHPAT018 — Produce chocolate confectionery

1 Select ingredients.

• 1.1Confirm food production requirements from standard recipes.
• 1.2Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
• 1.3Identify and select ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.

2 Select, prepare and use equipment.

• 2.1Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.
• 2.2Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
• 2.3Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.
• 2.4Protect polished chocolate moulds from contamination.
• 2.5Keep chocolate moulds at an appropriate and constant temperature.

3 Portion and prepare ingredients.

• 3.1Sort and assemble ingredients for chocolate confectionery according to food production sequencing.
• 3.2Weigh and measure wet and dry ingredients according to the recipe and quantity of chocolates required.
• 3.3Minimise waste to maximise profitability of chocolates produced.

4 Temper couverture.

• 4.1Use tempering methods and appropriate temperatures to melt and temper couverture.
• 4.2Manipulate couverture to the correct temperature to achieve desired gloss, sheen, snap and release upon solidification.
• 4.3Control the temperature to retain workable consistency.

5 Prepare centres and fillings.

• 5.1Use cookery processes for centres and fillings to achieve full flavoured and natural characteristics.
• 5.2Manipulate ingredients at correct temperature to achieve desired viscosity and consistency.
• 5.3Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
• 5.4Prepare centres of precisely uniform shapes and sizes.

6 Make moulded chocolates.

• 6.1Select tempered couverture to match fillings.
• 6.2Set tempered couverture in moulds to achieve even and appropriate thickness free from marks or air bubbles.
• 6.3Insert fillings to a level surface and allow space for seal.
• 6.4Seal with a layer of chocolate of appropriate thickness.
• 6.5Cool, de mould chocolates and handle carefully to retain a glossy surface.

7 Coat chocolate centres.

• 7.1Select tempered couverture to match centres.
• 7.2Bring centres to be coated to the correct temperature.
• 7.3Coat centres using methods to achieve an even and appropriate thickness with a uniform quality finish.

8 Decorate, present and store chocolates.

• 8.1Decorate chocolates according to standard recipes, using designs suited to the product.
• 8.2Use suitable service-ware to attractively present chocolates according to organisational standards.
• 8.3Display chocolates in appropriate conditions to retain optimum freshness.
• 8.4Store chocolates in appropriate environmental conditions.
• 8.5Clean work area and dispose of or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

What does an assessment tool for SITHPAT018 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITHPAT018 needs to address all 58 unit components: 8 elements with 31 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 16 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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