SITXINV002: Maintain Quality of Perishable Items - Assessment Tasks

This document presents the student assessment tasks for SITXINV002: Maintain the quality of perishable items. The assessment includes written questions and practical observations designed to evaluate the student's understanding of food safety and quality control. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to conduct temperature and quality checks on delivered food items, properly store perishable goods, and identify signs of spoilage or contamination. The assessment emphasizes the importance of adhering to workplace documentation procedures and maintaining high standards to ensure the safety and quality of perishable items. Successful completion of the tasks requires a thorough understanding of food handling practices and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical setting, as well as an understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

Student Assessment Tasks
SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items
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Assessment information
The assessment tasks for SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items are included in this
Student Assessment Tasks booklet and outlined in the assessment plan below.
 To be assessed as competent for this unit, you must complete all of the assessment tasks
satisfactorily.
Assessment plan
Assessment Task Overview
1. Written questions You must correctly answer all questions.
2. Observation You must demonstrate your skills and
knowledge by maintaining the quality of
perishable items. You will need to complete a
range of workplace documentation that
demonstrates you have conducted
temperature and quality checks on delivered
food, and will be observed storing perishable
items and checking them for spoilage or
contamination.
Assessment preparation
Please read through this assessment thoroughly before beginning any tasks. Ask your assessor for
clarification if you have any questions.
When you have read and understood this unit’s assessment tasks, print out the Student
Assessment Agreement. Fill it out, sign it and hand it to your assessor, who will countersign it and
keep it on file.
Keep a copy of all of your work, as the work submitted to your assessor will not be returned to you.
Assessment appeals
If you do not agree with an assessment decision, you can make an assessment appeal as per your
RTO’s assessment appeals process.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel you have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.

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Assessment instructions
Each assessment task in this booklet consists of the following:
Assessment Task Cover Sheet
This must be filled out, signed and submitted with your assessment responses.
If you are submitting hardcopy, the Assessment Task Cover Sheet should be the first page of each
task’s submission.
If you are submitting electronically, print out the Assessment Task Cover Sheet, fill it out, sign it
and then scan and submit the file.
The Assessment Task Cover Sheet will be returned to you with the outcome of the assessment,
which will be satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). If your work has been assessed as being not
satisfactory, your assessor will include written feedback on the Assessment Task Cover Sheet
giving reasons why. Your assessor will also discuss this verbally with you and provide advice on
reassessment opportunities as per your RTO’s reassessment policy.
Depending on the task, this may include
 resubmitting incorrect answers to questions (such as written questions and case studies)
 resubmitting part or all of a project, depending on how the error impacts on the total outcome
of the task
 redoing a role play after being provided with appropriate feedback about your performance
 being observed a second (or third time) undertaking any tasks/activities that were not
satisfactorily completed the first time, after being provided with appropriate feedback.
Assessment task information
This gives you:
 a summary of the assessment task
 information on the resources to be used
 submission requirements
 resubmission opportunities if required.
Assessment task instructions
This includes questions you will need to answer or tasks that you need to complete.
Your answers must be typed using software as indicated in the assessment task Instructions.
Copy and paste each task’s instructions into a new document and use this as the basis for your
assessment task submission. Include this document’s header and footer.
If you are submitting electronically, give the document a file name that includes the information as
indicated in the section called ‘Naming electronic documents’ (see below).

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Naming electronic documents
It is important that you name the documents that you create for this Assessment Task in a logical
manner.
Each should include:
 Course identification code
 Assessment Task number
 Document title (if appropriate)
 Student name
 Date it was created
For example, SITXINV002 AT1 Written questions Joan Smith 20-04-20.
Alternatively, populate the space below in blue or black pen
Icons
Icons are used in task instructions to indicate three of the common stages within the task.
This icon indicates that you will need to meet with your assessor (and possibly other
students) to complete a meeting or role play.
This icon indicates that you will need to communicate via email or send documents to
via email.
This icon indicates that you will need to submit an item of evidence.
This icon indicates that you will need to demonstrate cookery techniques.
This icon indicates all other stages during the task, which may include research,
developing documents, brainstorming ideas and so on.
Checklist
This will be used by your assessor to mark your assessment. Read through this checklist as part of
your preparation before beginning the assessment task. It will give you a good idea of what your
assessor will be looking for when marking your responses or observing your performance.

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Student assessment agreement
Make sure you read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the
agreement below.
If there is anything that you are unsure of, consult your assessor prior to signing this agreement.
Have you read the assessment requirements for this unit?  Yes  No
Do you understand the requirements of the assessments for this unit?  Yes  No
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed  Yes  No
Do you have any specific needs that should be considered  Yes  No
If so, explain these in the space below.
Do you understand your rights to reassessment?  Yes  No
Do you understand your right to appeal the decisions made in
an assessment?  Yes  No
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Start date
Assessor name

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Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet
Student declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
 I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work
or colluded with any other student(s).
 I understand that if I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken
against me according to the process explained to me.
 I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these
assessment tasks.
Student name
Student ID number
Student signature
Date
Assessor declaration
 I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
Assessor name
Assessor signature
Date
Assessment outcome S NS DNS Resubmission Y N
Feedback (If required)
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

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Assessment Task 1: Written questions
Task summary
This is an open-book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 2 hours to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment.
Alternatively, populate the space below in blue or black pen
Required
 Access to textbooks and other learning materials.
 Computer with Microsoft Office and internet access.
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.
Submit
 Answers to all questions.
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the
task satisfactorily.
Resubmission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the assessor. The feedback will indicate if
you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide
you with written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate
satisfactory performance. Reassessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel you have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not
understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you
when attempting any part of the assessment.

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Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”,
which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to
provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse: when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and
identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one
or two paragraphs long.
Compare: when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or
more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences.
Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast: when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or
more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally,
you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Describe: when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most
noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three
sentences long.
Discuss: when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out
important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are
expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Evaluate: when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments
for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two
paragraphs long.
Examine: when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where
you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical
analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain: when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or
why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response
two or three sentences long.
Identify: when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to
briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or
three sentences long.
List: when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state
information in a list format.
Outline: when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points,
Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise: when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only
giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

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Assessment Task 1: Instructions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
1. Provide a definition of the term ‘wastage’ in the context of a commercial kitchen. In your
response, explain why waste should be avoided.
In a professional kitchen, wastage to any foodstuff which must be discarded. To keep
costs down and achieve sustainable, we must minimize wastage.
2. Provide a definition of each of the following.
Contaminant Every pharmacological, mechanical, or ecological substance
that may impair nutritional content
Contamination Toxins from the manufacturing method contaminate the
foodstuff.
Potentially hazardous foods To minimize microbial activity, foodstuff must be placed away
from the risk area.
3. List three reasons why it is important to protect food from contamination.
 To prevent having foodborne diseases
 To reduce the wastage
 To keep a steady image

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4. Provide a definition of each of the following.
Physical contamination Any contaminants that may end up in foodstuff may degrade its
flavor. Jewelry, bandages, and so on.
Chemical contamination Such a toxic compounds which might possibly end up in
foodstuff. Manicure paint, washing dishes detergent,
disinfectant, and so on.
Microbiological contamination Whenever foodstuff is infected by germs like people, rats,
animals, or bacteria, this is known as microbiological
contamination.
5. Explain the processes that can be taken to reject contaminated food that has been
delivered to your workplace.
We might refuse the shipment and notify the provider for a replacement or refund, as well as
obey the seller's directions to avoid overspending.

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6. Identify two reasons why food that has been delivered may have become contaminated.
It might have been kept at an incorrect environment or in damaged packing.
7. Identify two reasons why chilled and frozen food that has been delivered may have reached a
dangerous temperature zone or thawed.
 The hawker stall had not been equipped to handle frozen meals.
 The meal had not been provided in a timely manner.
8. Identify two reasons why food that has been delivered may have become exposed due
to damage to the packaging.
 Somebody has tampered with the parcel.
 The wrapping must have been done incorrectly.
9. Describe the FIFO method.
The first in, first out strategy means that fresh items are placed in the backend and old items are placed
in the front to be utilized initially.