SITHCCC001 - Use Food Preparation Equipment - Assessment Guide, ASTRAL

This document serves as an assessment guide for the unit SITHCCC001 - Use Food Preparation Equipment, part of the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery program at ASTRAL INSTITUTE. The guide details the application of the unit, its purpose, and outlines the elements, performance evidence, and knowledge requirements for competency. The assessment comprises two main tasks: a knowledge test and a practical demonstration. The knowledge test evaluates understanding through multiple-choice questions and short answers. The practical demonstration requires students to safely and hygienically use various commercial kitchen equipment, including blenders, food processors, knives, and mixers, to prepare different food types, such as fruits, vegetables, and general food items, within commercial time constraints. The guide provides information on assessment conditions, required resources, and the assessment process, including administration, recording, and reporting requirements. It also emphasizes the importance of adhering to safe operational practices and food safety standards. Students are provided with details on submission, extensions, and reassessment policies. The document concludes with appendices containing assessment resources, ensuring students have all necessary information to achieve competency in this unit.

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SIT40516 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
SITHCCC001- Use Food Preparation Equipment
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ASSESSMENT RECEIPT FORM
STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID:
COURSE CODE: SIT40516
COURSE TITLE: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
TRAINER’S/ASSESSOR’S
NAME:
DUE DATE
UNIT CODE AND
DESCRIPTION
SITHCCC001 – USE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
NOTE:
1. This form must be stapled on top of the Assessment Workbook upon submission.
2. This Assessment Receipt Form must be dated and signed in.
DECLARATION
1. I am aware that penalties exist for plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
2. I am aware of the requirements set by my Trainer/Assessor.
3. I have retained a copy of my Assessment.
Student Signature: Date:
ASSESSMENT RECEIVED BY ASTRAL INSTITUTE Staff
Name:
Date:
Signature:
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Students must retain this as a Record of Submission
Assessment Handed On:
Unit Code & Description: SITHCCC001 – USE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
ASTRAL INSTITUTE Student
Assessment Received by
Staff Name: ………………...……..............……...……...
Signature: ………………...……...……...………….…...
Student
ID: ..............................................................
Student Signature……………………………...……………….

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ABOUT THIS BOOKLET
This assessment booklet and tool has been designed for students undertaking face to face mode
of study to provide information before students take assessments and contains assessment tools
to assess the skills and knowledge required from students to be deemed competent in this unit.
This booklet might not be suitable for students taking other modes of study e.g., online or work
based.
Please read all the information given to you when you receive this assessment booklet. If you do
not understand any part of this booklet, please inform your assessor/trainer.
The assessment booklet contains two (2) parts:
PART 1: Assessment Information: This part contains information on assessments for this unit of
competency and how assessment will be conducted throughout the unit to achieve the
competency. It includes:
 Application of the unit of competency.
 Purpose of assessment.
 Elements, performance evidence and knowledge evidence requirements of the unit.
 Conditions, context, required resources and location of the assessment.
 Assessment tasks.
 Outline of evidence to be collected.
 Administration, recording and reporting the requirements including special adjustments,
appeals, reasonable adjustments, and assessors’ intervention.
PART 2: Assessment tasks: This part contains the information to successfully undertake the
assessment task. In each assessment task, students will find the following information:
 Task instructions.
 Role play / Practical Demonstration information.
 Information on resources required, where applicable
 Appendix1- Assessment resource in ASTRAL INSTITUTE Kitchen

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Application of the unit of competency:
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely use
commercial kitchen equipment to prepare a range of different food types.
The unit applies to operational personnel responsible for general food preparation tasks in
hospitality and catering organisation.
It applies to individuals who work with very little independence and under close supervision.
They follow predefined organisational procedures and report any discrepancies to a higher-level
staff member for action.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at
the time of publication.
Purpose of assessment:
The purpose of assessment is to determine competency in the unit SITHCCC001 – USE FOOD
PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
Element
s
Elements Title
1. Select food preparation equipment
2. Use equipment to prepare food.
3. Clean and maintain food preparation equipment.
Performance evidence:
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this
unit in the context of the job role, and:
 safely and hygienically prepare food using each of the following fixed and hand-held
commercial equipment:
 blenders
 food processors
 graters
 knife sharpening equipment:
 sharpening steels and stones
 knives:
Part 1
Assessment Information

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 butcher and boning
 filleting
 palette
 mandolin slicers
 measures
 mouli
 peelers, corers, or slicers
 planetary mixers
 scales
 thermometers
 whisks: fine and coarse stainless-steel wire
 use food preparation equipment to prepare each of the following food types:
 fruit and vegetables
 general food items:
 batters
 coatings
 condiments and flavorings
 garnishes
 oils
 sauces and marinades
 meat
 poultry
 seafood
 make precision cuts on fruit and vegetables
 complete food preparation tasks within commercial time constraints.
Knowledge Evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and
performance criteria of this unit:
 meaning and role of mise en place in the process of preparing, cooking, and presenting
food
 essential features and functions of, and safe operating practices and maintenance
requirements for, the following equipment used in food preparation:
 commercial:
 blenders
 food processors
 graters
 mixers
 knife sharpening equipment
 sharpening steels and stones
 knives:
 butcher and boning

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 chef
 filleting
 palette
 utility
 vegetable
 measures
 peelers, corers, and slicers
 scales
 thermometers
 whisks
 food safety practices for handling different food types
 cleaning practices and agents suitable to range of equipment in use
 precision cuts used in a commercial kitchen:
 brunoised
 chiffonnade
 concassed
 jardinière
 julienne
 macédoine
 mirepoix
 paysanne
 safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to
prepare:
 dairy products
 dry goods
 fruit
 general food items:
 batters
 coatings
 condiments and flavorings
 garnishes
 oils
 sauces and marinades
 meat
 poultry
 seafood
 vegetables
 safe operational practices for maintenance and minor adjustments of equipment:
 adjusting blades
 oiling machines.
Context and conditions for assessments:
To comply with the assessment condition of this unit:

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 ASTRAL INSTITUTE will conduct practical assessment for this unit in its Commercial
Kitchen with serving internal staff and students as customers.
 Kitchen has access to wide range ingredients and food type for operating equipment
while preparing foods.
mentioned in this unit and access to industry-realistic ratios of kitchen staff to
customers; This includes
 Access to range of documents and equipment found in commercial Kitchen
(Please refer Appendix1 at the end of this assessment tool for detailed list of
assessment resources).
 Knowledge assessment for this unit will be conducted at ASTRAL INSTITUTE classroom at
location identified at timetable.
 All ASTRAL INSTITUTE assessor those are assessing this unit will have achieved the
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery to assess
this unit as part of a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Certificate IV in Commercial
Cookery qualification; and have worked in industry for at least three years where they
have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Resources Required:
The assessor will ensure that assessment is conducted in a safe environment and you have
access to the following resources for the unit.
- Computers with access to internet and printers.
- DIDASKO learner guide for unit SITHCCC001.
- Access to ASTRAL INSTITUTE training Kitchen with access to equipment and documents
defined in conditions of assessment above.
Clustering/holistic assessment:
There is no provision for clustering of assessments in this unit.
Competency Requirements:
To be judged competent in this unit, you will be required to demonstrate all indicators which are
shown in the Marking Guide (assessor’s document).
You must satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks to be Competent (C) in the unit. Students
with unsatisfactory completion of any of the assignment tasks will be deemed Not Yet
Competent (NYC).
Assessors will ensure that the evidence collected meets the requirements of the Rules of
Evidence (authentic, current, sufficient, and valid) prior to entering results into the competency
record sheet.
Students unsuccessful at achieving “Satisfactory” for any assessment at the first attempt will be
given two opportunities for reassessment. If the student is still deemed Not Yet Competent
(NYC) after two reassessments in a unit of competency student will be required to repeat the
unit as per the scheduled delivery of the course. For further details, refer to ASTRAL INSTITUTE
Re-Assessment Policy and ASTRAL INSTITUTE Course Progress Policy.

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Assessment Task:
To achieve competency in this unit, you must satisfactorily complete all the following assessment
tasks within the date and time specified in the session plan. This will demonstrate that you have
all the required skills and knowledge for this unit.
Assessment
tasks
Assessment description Due date Location of
assessment
Assessment
Task 1 (AT1) –
Knowledge Test
You are required to choose the correct
option(s) from the choices given for the
questions and short answers. You must
present your assignment in a clear and
professional manner.
You will be given 3 hours to complete this
task.
Needs to be
completed in
the classroom
Assessment
Task 2 (AT2) –
Practical
Demonstration
This is Practical Demonstration in ASTRAL
INSTITUTE kitchen to use food preparation
equipment to prepare each food type
mentioned in the session plan.
This will be done over 2 sessions of 4 hours
each.
Needs to be
completed in
ASTRAL
INSTITUTE
Kitchen
Outline of evidence to be collected:
You must submit the following evidence to be marked competent for this unit. Your assessor will
ensure that the evidence submitted meets the Rules of Evidence which are valid, sufficient,
current and authentic.
Assessment Task 1
(AT1) – Knowledge
Test
 Completed knowledge test with questions answered and submit
to your assessor electronically or paper based.
 Complete and sign the cover sheet for assessment task.
Assessment Task 2
(AT2) – Practical
Demonstration
 Completed Production plan with details of equipment for each
Practical Demonstration Session including recipe cards. (Total 2)
 Demonstrate safe operation of equipment while preparing
various food items for each session and present to assessor.
 Complete and sign the cover sheet for the assessment task.
Administration, recording and reporting requirements:
You must read and follow this information carefully while completing assessments for this unit of
competency and if you are unsure of any instruction, please contact your assessor to clarify.

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The assessments are intended to be equitable, fair, and flexible.
Submission of assessment:
You must ensure that the completed assessment tasks are submitted along with the assessment
cover sheet:
 Your assessor will mark the submitted assessment, provide feedback to you and complete
the comments section against each task, where applicable.
 ALL tasks must be completed in legible English. It is preferred that the tasks submitted for
assessments are typed and that they are legible and clear, if handwritten.
 You must submit all assessments on or before the due date specified by the assessor as
per the training plan.
 Extensions for individual assessment tasks may be negotiated in specific circumstances
with your assessor/trainer. However, you need to provide genuine evidence/documents
when seeking an extension (e.g., extensions due to illness will require a medical
certificate). To arrange an extension, you must speak to your assessor prior to the due
date. Extensions must be confirmed by the trainer in writing.
 You are permitted to use dictionaries and to seek support (as required) unless it puts in
jeopardy the integrity of the assessment. Your assessor will let you know if this is the
case.
 Unless the assessment task specifically allows working in pairs or group activities such as
brainstorming, you must submit your own original work and must not copy the work of
other students. Plagiarism is unacceptable.
 You can submit your assessment tasks through the learning management system or hand
in hard copies in the classroom.
Recording an assessment result:
Once the assessments have been completed, the assessor will record the assessment results on
the student assessment record sheets and LMS/student management system and all results will
be approved by the course coordinator.
Assessors will check that you have completed the student declaration prior to filling out the
assessment sheet.
Retaining assessment records:
ASTRAL INSTITUTE will securely retain all completed student assessment items for each student
for a period of six months from the date on which the judgement of competence for the student
was made. ASTRAL INSTITUTE will also retain sufficient data to be able to reissue AQF
certification documentation for a period of 30 years.

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All assessment records submitted to the assessor for marking will be stored and retained
properly. And a hard copy will be submitted to student administration for filing along with the
evidence.
The assessor will ensure that the student records are securely retained in accordance with the
ASTRAL INSTITUTE record control policy accessible by the Student Administration Officer.
Assessment outcomes:
For unit of competency:
There are two outcomes for assessments: C = Competent and NYC = Not Yet Competent
(requires more training and experience).
You will be awarded C = Competent on completion of the unit when the assessor is satisfied that
you have completed all assessments and have provided the appropriate evidence required to
meet all criteria in line with the Rules of Evidence. If you fail to meet this requirement, you will
receive the result NYC = Not Yet Competent and will be eligible to be re-assessed in accordance
with the ASTRAL INSTITUTE Re-Assessment Policy and ASTRAL INSTITUTE Course Progress Policy.
For assessment task:
There are two assessment outcomes for tasks. S = Satisfactory and NS = Not Satisfactory.
On the individual assessment cover sheet for assessment tasks, you will be marked Satisfactory,
if you have completed the task successfully, submitted all evidence and satisfied the assessment
criteria and Not Satisfactory, if you have not completed the task, the evidence is not sufficient or
does not meet the requirements of the assessment criteria.
Re-assessment:
If you are unsuccessful at achieving competency at the first attempt, you will be given two
further opportunities for re-assessment at a mutually agreed time and date. For further details,
refer to the ASTRAL INSTITUTE Re-Assessment Policy and ASTRAL INSTITUTE Course Progress
Policy. As this is a competency-based program, the assessment continues throughout the
program until you either achieve Competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need
is identified and addressed.
Student access to records:
You have the right to access current and accurate records of your participation and results at any
time. You can see your results or attendance progress by logging in to the Learning Management
System at any time or you can request a copy of your records by contacting the student
administration and the assessor.
Support: