NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Comply with aseptic sampling techniques in a dairy processing
operation
Level
3
Purpose
Credits
5
This entry-level unit standard is for people carrying out
sampling functions in a dairy processing operation.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of aseptic sampling techniques, and take an aseptic
sample relevant to the individual’s work area, in a dairy
processing operation.
Classification
Dairy Processing > Milk Processing
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Animal
Products Act 1999, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and Animal Products
(Dairy) Regulations 2005.
2
Definitions
Organisational requirements – instructions to staff on policies and procedures which
are documented in memo, electronic or manual format and are available in the
workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – site specific
requirements, company quality management requirements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic sampling techniques in a dairy processing operation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The importance of aseptic sampling is identified and described in terms of the
consequences of sample contamination.
1.2
Sources of possible sample contamination are identified and described in terms
of their effect on the sample.
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sources may include but are not limited to – environment, product
or material, sampling tools, sample container, person taking the
sample;
evidence is required of two sources.
Range
1.3
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The importance of sample storage is described in terms of the prevention of
microbial growth or sample deterioration.
Outcome 2
Take aseptic samples relevant to the individual’s work area in a dairy processing
operation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The procedure for taking, labelling and storing aseptic samples is followed in
accordance with organisational requirements.
2.2
Any contaminated samples or samples showing signs of contamination are
identified and reported in accordance with organisational requirements.
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
30 June 2003
31 December 2014
Rollover and
Revision
2
26 January 2007
31 December 2014
Rollover and
Revision
3
17 July 2009
31 December 2016
Review
4
18 June 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0022
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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