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Com SITHCCC028 Student Pack Ver Feb 2023 1
Com SITHCCC028 Student Pack Ver Feb 2023 1
The Student Pack is the document you, the student, needs to complete to demonstrate competency.
This document includes the context and conditions of your assessment, the tasks to be completed by
you and an outline of the evidence to be gathered.
These documents are designed after conducting thorough industry consultation. Students are
encouraged to evaluate this document and provide constructive feedback to their training organisation
if they feel that this document can be improved.
The Student Pack is a document for students to complete to demonstrate their competency. This
document includes context and conditions of assessment, tasks to be administered to the
student, and an outline of the evidence to be gathered from the student.
The Unit Mapping is a document that contains information and comprehensive mapping with the
training package requirements.
The Unit Requirements is a document that contains information related to the unit of
competency for the Training Organisation staff and students.
Please note:
Before completing this assessment, you must have been deemed competent on the following Pre-
requisite unit:
Unit: SITXFSA005– Use hygienic practices for food safety
Assessment Plan
The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The
trainer/assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the
assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the
trainer/assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the
requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the
assessment task before undertaking it.
Make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this
assessment.
Make sure your trainer/assessor clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be
completed.
Make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.
Make sure you know your rights and the Complaints and Appeal process.
Make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered
during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix - Appendix A
and negotiate these with your trainer/assessor).
Make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the
answers).
Make sure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this assessment
task.
The due date of this assessment task is in accordance with your timetable.
In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an
assessment can be granted by the trainer/assessor. Evidence of the compelling and
compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an
extension to submit your assessment work.
The request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the
due date.
I confirm that the criteria used for this assessment has been discussed with me, as have
the consequences and possible outcomes of this assessment.
I confirm I have accessed and understand the assessment information as provided in the
Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.
I confirm I have been given fair notice of the date, time, venue and/or other arrangements
for this assessment.
I confirm that I am ready for assessment.
Written Questions
This is the first (1) assessment task you must successfully complete to be deemed
competent in this unit of competency.
The Knowledge Test is comprised of eleven (11) written questions
You must respond to all questions and submit them to your Trainer/Assessor.
You must answer all questions to the required level, e.g. provide an answer within the
required word limit, to be deemed satisfactory in this task
You will receive your feedback within two (2) weeks, and you will be notified by your
Trainer/Assessor when your results are available.
Applicable conditions:
All knowledge tests are untimed and are conducted as open book assessment (this means
you can refer to your textbook during the test).
You must read and respond to all questions.
You may handwrite/use a computer to answer the questions.
You must complete the task independently.
No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written
skills and knowledge to your trainer/assessor.
Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a
resubmission attempt will be allowed.
The student may speak to their trainer/assessor if they have any difficulty in completing
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Location:
☐ a classroom
☐ learning management system (i.e. Moodle),
☐ workplace,
☐ or an independent learning environment.
Your trainer/assessor will provide you with further information regarding the location for
completing this assessment task.
This assessment task is designed to evaluate student’s knowledge essential to prepare appetisers
and salads in a range of contexts and industry settings and knowledge regarding the following:
Knowledge of the culinary terms and trade names for ingredients commonly used in the
production of different appetisers and salads
Knowledge of the contents of date codes and rotation labels for stock
Knowledge of the historical and cultural origins of appetisers and salads
Knowledge of the characteristics of different appetisers and salads:
appearance and presentation:
balance
colour
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contrast
classical and contemporary variations
freshness and other quality indicators
service style
taste
texture
Knowledge of the quality indicators for appetisers and salads
Knowledge of the cookery methods for appetisers and salads specified in the performance
evidence
Knowledge of the dressings, sauces and garnishes for salads
Knowledge of the mise en place requirements for appetisers and salads
Knowledge of the plating methods for practicality of service and customer consumption
Knowledge of the appropriate environmental conditions for storing appetiser and salad
products to:
ensure food safety
optimise shelf life
Knowledge of the safe operational practices using essential functions and features of
equipment used to produce appetisers and salads.
Task instructions
1.1. Identify culinary terms and trade names of five (5) ingredients Yes ☐ No ☐
commonly used in the production of different appetisers and salads given
in column 1 of the table.
1. Figs
2. Almonds
3. Goat cheese
4. Honey
5. Thyme
1.2. Outline the culinary terms and trade names listed in the table.
Antipasto
Salads
BBQ rainbow A smoky barbecue dressing Sliced green onions, crispy fried
beef salad with ingredients like onions, diced tomatoes, or
barbecue sauce, vinegar, avocado slices
honey, and spices.
1.Ranch Dressing
2. Balsamic Vinaigrette
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3. Caesar Dressing
1 Item Name/Description: The name or description of the stock item being labeled.
2 Date: The date when the stock item was received or placed into the inventory.
3 Quantity: The quantity or amount of the stock item that is being labeled
Q5: For each of the salads and appetisers listed in column 1 of the table Satisfactory response
below, identify the following characteristics:
a) Appearance Yes ☐ No ☐
a. balance
b. colour
c. contrast
b) Bread variations
c) Classical and contemporary variations
d) Combinations of ingredients
e) Freshness and other quality indicators
f) Service style
g) Trends
Satisfactory response
Q6: Identify the cookery methods from the following list for different Yes ☐ No ☐
types of appetisers and salads listed in the table.
Baking
Boiling
Frying
Grilling
Poaching
Roasting
Steaming
Antipasto platter
Poaching or boiling.
7.2. What is the meaning and role of mise en place in the process of
preparing appetisers and salads? Write your answer in 20 words
minimum.
To ensure food safety and optimize shelf life, salads and appetisers
should be stored in refrigerated conditions, tightly sealed, labeled, and rotated
regularly to maintain freshness and prevent cross contamination.
Q9: Answer the following questions regarding safe operational practices Satisfactory response
using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce
seafood dishes:
Yes ☐ No ☐
9.1. Discuss the safe operational practices required when using
essential functions and features of different equipment when preparing
salads and appetisers. Write your answer using 20 words minimum.
1. Regular cleaning.
2. Proper storage.
3. Periodic inspection and maintenance.
Q10: Identify any three (3) quality indicators for appetisers and salads. Satisfactory response
Yes ☐ No ☐
1. Freshness: The freshness of the ingredients used in the appetisers and salads is a crucial quality indicator.
2. Flavor balance: A well-executed appetiser or salad should have a balanced combination of flavors.
3. Texture: Texture plays an important role in the enjoyment of appetisers and salads.
11.1. What are the plating methods for practicality of service and
customer consumption? Write your answer using 20 words minimum. Yes ☐ No ☐
11.2. What is the practical plate presentation? Write your answer using
20 words minimum.
The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The
trainer/assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the
assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the
trainer/assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the
requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the
assessment task before undertaking it.
Make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this
assessment.
Make sure your trainer/assessor clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be
completed.
Make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.
Make sure you know your rights and the Complaints and Appeal process.
Make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered
during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix - Appendix A
and negotiate these with your trainer/assessor).
Make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the
answers).
Make sure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this assessment
task.
The due date of this assessment task is in accordance with your timetable.
In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an
assessment can be granted by the trainer/assessor. Evidence of the compelling and
compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an
extension to submit your assessment work.
The request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the
due date.
I confirm that the criteria used for this assessment has been discussed with me, as have
the consequences and possible outcomes of this assessment.
I confirm I have accessed and understand the assessment information as provided in the
Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.
I confirm I have been given fair notice of the date, time, venue and/or other arrangements
for this assessment.
I confirm that I am ready for assessment.
This is the second (2) assessment task you must successfully complete to be deemed
competent in this unit of competency.
This assessment task is a Skills Test.
This assessment task consists of four (4) practical demonstration activities.
o Activity 1: Selection of ingredients according to food preparation list and standard
recipes
o Activity 2: Selection and preparation of equipment
o Activity 3: Portioning and preparation of ingredients.
o Activity 4: Prepare, plate and present two portions of each dish ordered by the
customer and present them
You will receive your feedback within two (2) weeks, and you will be notified by your
trainer/assessor when your results are available.
You must attempt all activities of the project for your trainer/assessor to assess your
competence in this assessment task.
Applicable conditions:
This skill test is untimed and is conducted as an open book assessment (this means you are
able to refer to your textbook or other learner materials during the test).
You will be assessed independently on this assessment task.
No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your skills,
techniques and knowledge to your trainer/assessor.
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Your trainer/assessor may ask you relevant questions during this assessment task
Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a
resubmission attempt will be allowed.
The student may speak to their trainer/assessor if they have any difficulty in completing
this task and require reasonable adjustments.
For more information, please refer to the Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.
Location:
☐ a classroom
☐ learning management system (i.e. Moodle),
☐ workplace,
☐ or an independent learning environment.
Your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with further information regarding the location for
completing this assessment task.
The purpose of this assessment task is to assess the student’s knowledge and skills essential to
prepare appetisers and salads in a range of contexts and industry settings.
Skills to follow standard recipes to prepare the following appetisers and salads:
o appetisers:
antipasto
canapés
tapas
o salads, including preparation of dressings as required by recipe:
tossed
compound
farinaceous
warm
fruit
Skills to complete mise en place activities and follow standard recipes when preparing
above appetisers and salads that use of each of the following ingredients at least once (at
least once across preparation of the eight appetisers and salads):
o bread and bakery items
o dairy products
o dressing ingredients
o dry goods
o eggs
o farinaceous products
o frozen goods
o fruit
o herbs and spices
o meat
o poultry
o seafood
o vegetables
Skills to use each of the following cookery methods at least once when preparing the above
appetisers and salads (at least once across preparation of the eight appetisers and salads):
o baking
o boiling
o frying
o grilling
o poaching
o roasting
o steaming
Skills to use food safety practices for handling and storing food
Skills to prepare, plate and present two portions of each of the above appetisers and
salads:
o within commercial time constraints and deadlines
o following portion control procedures
o responding to at least one special customer request.
Task instructions
This assessment task requires you to prepare appetisers and salads following standard recipes.
Phase 1 requires the student to select and prepare ingredients and equipment before the beginning of
service i.e., mise en place. The following activities will be completed during this phase:
Activity 1: Selection of ingredients according to food preparation list and standard recipes
Phase 2 requires the student to prepare and present the appetisers and salads. During this phase,
Activity 4 will be completed.
In this activity, the student would cook and present a range of appetisers and salads using the
preparation techniques and cooking methods specified in the table.
Vegetables Grilling
Poultry Grilling
Vegetables Grilling
Herbs Roasting
Dry goods
Fruit
Dressing ingredients
Fruit
Diary products
Activity 1: Selection of ingredients according to food preparation list and standard recipes
This activity requires you to select ingredients based on the food preparation list and standard recipes.
To complete this activity, you are required to complete the steps below.
Step 1: Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list (Appendix C - provided at the
end of this assessment) and standard recipes (Appendix D - provided at the end of this assessment) to
ensure readiness and prepare customer orders on time.
Further, you need to calculate the ingredient amounts required according to food preparation
requirements established in the food preparation list and standard recipes.
You must record the calculated ingredients using the food preparation list (Template 1). An example of
calculations is provided in Template 1.
Step 2: After calculation of the ingredient amounts, you are then required to identify and select
products and other ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation
requirements.
Following are the quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements against which the ingredients are to
be checked:
Its odour must be pleasant and fresh which is the first thing that should be checked.
It must not have freezer burn and its packaging must not be damaged.
The expiry dates and storage methods must be checked to ensure that it is safe for use.
Locate and read date codes and rotation labels on food products
When checking the products and ingredients for quality, you must tick against each recipe in their
respective columns for freshness and stock rotation requirements using (Template 1).
Recipes Numbe Ingredients Quantity Meet the Does not meet Specify
r of quality the quality corrective
serves requirements requirements action – if
recipe taken
yields
olives
marinated vegetables
cornstarch, ½ cup
ginger, ½ cup
garlic, ½ cup
ketchup 2 tbsp
honey, 1 tbsp
prosciutto 6 slices
mayonnaise, 1 cup
celery ½ cup
Warm red 4 servings Red lentil penne pasta, 8 oz Not enough chili Add additional
Frozen fruit 6 servings Assorted frozen fruits (berries, melon, grapes), 4 cups,1 cup
salad recipe
yogurt, ¼ cup
honey 2 tbsp
currency of best by or
use by dates
freshness
size
weight.
Not satisfactory
The student’s performance was:
Satisfactory
Feedback to student:
Student signature
This activity requires you to select and prepare equipment, such as knives, trays, cutting boards and
any other equipment used to prepare the required dishes.
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To complete this activity, you are required to complete the steps given below.
Step 1: Select type and size of knives and other equipment suitable to each dish and its requirements.
Analyse the preparation requirements and the cooking methods to be used for each dish based
on the information given in the Recipe (Appendix D).
Select type and size of knife and equipment suitable to each dish.
Step 2: Determine the equipment safety and hygiene requirements according to manufacturer
instructions.
Determine the equipment safety and hygiene requirements from the operations manual.
Step 4: Further, document the following information based on outcomes of Step 1 – Step 3 using
Template 2.
Equipment required
Antipasto platter Cutting board, chef's 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
handling sharp before and after
knife, serving platter objects. handling
2. Keep knives and ingredients.
other sharp objects 2. Use clean serving
away from the edge platters and
of the working utensils to prevent
surface. cross contamination.
Gobi Manchurian Cutting board, knife, 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
using knives and hot before and after
mixing bowls cooking surfaces. handling ingredients.
2. Keep the cooking 2. Use clean and
area clear of any separate utensils
obstacles or tripping for raw and
hazards. cooked ingredients
to prevent cross
contamination.
Catalan fig tapas Cutting board, knife, 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
using knives. before and after
serving plate 2. Avoid placing hot handling
serving plates directly ingredients.
on the table surface 2. Use clean serving
plates and utensils
to prevent cross
contamination
Tossed seafood salad Cutting board, knife, 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
using knives and handling before and after
salad bowl seafood. handling ingredients.
2. Keep salad
2. Ensure seafood is ingredients
properly cooked and refrigerated and
stored at the discard any spoiled
appropriate or expired items.
temperature
BBQ rainbow beef salad Cutting board, knife, 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
using knives and handling before and after
salad bowl raw meat. handling ingredients.
2. Ensure beef is cooked 2. Clean and sanitize
to the appropriate the cutting board
internal temperature and utensils after
for food safety handling raw meat.
Pasta and egg salad Cutting board, knife, 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
using knives. before and after
mixing bowls 2. Cook pasta and eggs handling ingredients.
to the appropriate 2. Store the salad in a
temperature for food clean and covered
safety. container to
prevent
contamination.
Frozen fruit salad recipe Cutting board, knife, 1. Use caution when 1. Wash hands
using knives. before and after
serving bowls 2. Keep the serving handling
bowls clean and free ingredients.
from any contaminants. 2. Use frozen fruits
that are properly
stored and within
their expiration
date
Not satisfactory
The student’s performance was:
Satisfactory
Feedback to student:
Student signature
This activity requires you to portion and prepare ingredients. The ingredients must be prepared:
To complete this activity, you are required to complete the steps given below.
Step 2: Weigh and measure ingredients and calculate and create portions according to recipe.
Step 3: Clean and cut salad ingredients using basic culinary cuts according to quality standards.
Portion and prepare ingredients based on the quantities calculated in Activity 1 to minimise
waste.
Step 5: Further, document the following information based on outcomes of Step 1 – Step 4 using
Template 3.
Procedures
implemented to
minimise waste to
maximise profitability
Not satisfactory
The student’s performance was:
Satisfactory
Feedback to student:
Student signature
Trainer/Assessor signature
Phase 2: Prepare appetisers and salads using correct preparation techniques and cooking
methods
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Customer orders:
Customer orders
Anna 2
Tossed Seafood salad
After completion of the mise en place, you are then required to prepare appetisers and salaeds as
ordered by the customers and present them.
During the completion of this phase, the student and trainer/assessor must adhere to the instructions
provided.
A simulated work environment in this context means a space that has been set up with all the
equipment and facilities used in a commercial kitchen.
Please refer to the (Appendix E) for the list of equipment, resources, organisational
specifications, and cleaning material to utilise in the process of preparing salads and
appetisers according to the industry standard.
The trainer/assessor must discuss the customer orders specified after this section.
The trainer/assessor must discuss time constraints and deadlines for completing this task.
The trainer/assessor must observe the student during the completion of the activities and
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Follow procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing
food.
Take into consideration the special customer requirements and adjust the ingredients
accordingly.
Use the following preparation techniques and cooking methods for the dishes specified.
Vegetables
Gobi Manchurian
(Canapes)
Dry goods Frying
Seafood
Vegetables Grilling
Tossed Seafood salad
Herbs Roasting
Dry goods
Fruit
Dressing ingredients
Farinaceous products
Pasta and egg salad
Eggs Boiling
(Farinaceous)
Dressing ingredients Steaming
Dressing ingredients
Warm red lentil penne
salad with chilli pumpkin Vegetables Baking
and tahini dressing
Dry goods Boiling
Frozen goods
Diary products
Follow the procedures for Food safety practices when handling and storing food. Refer to the
“Food Safety program” provided along with this unit.
Activity 4: Prepare, plate and present two portions of each dish ordered by the customer
and present them
This activity requires you to prepare, plate and present two portions of each dish ordered by the
customer.
When preparing the dishes, you must:
Follow food safety practices when handling and storing salads and appetisers (Refer to the food
safety program – Provided as separate document with this assessment)
Follow procedures for portion control given in the instructions.
Work within commercial time constraints and deadlines (To be discussed by the trainer/assessor)
Meet the special customer requests as per the customer order.
Visually evaluate dish and adjust presentation as required considering the following factors:
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Comments:
Date:
Work Completion:
Appetisers Cooking method used for Sauces and dressings Food quality adjustments made, if any
and salads each dish prepared. (If any)
Antipasto
platter
Gobi
Manchurian
Catalan fig
tapas
Tossed
seafood
salad
BBQ
rainbow
beef salad
Pasta and
egg salad
Warm red
lentil penne
salad with
chilli
pumpkin
and tahini
dressing
Frozen fruit
salad recipe
Template 5: Presentation
Food presentation
Antipasto platter
Gobi Manchurian
Tossed seafood
salad
BBQ rainbow
beef salad
Frozen fruit
salad recipe
Not satisfactory
The student’s performance was:
Satisfactory
Feedback to student:
Student signature
Trainer/Assessor signature