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Title / Comply with aseptic sampling techniques in a dairy processing operation
Level / 3 / Credits / 5
Purpose / 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 ProcessingMilk Processing
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1Legislation 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.
2Definitions
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
1.1The importance of aseptic sampling is identified and described in terms of the consequences of sample contamination.
1.2Sources of possible sample contamination are identified and described in terms of their effect on the sample.
Rangesources 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.
1.3The 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
2.1The procedure for taking, labelling and storing aseptic samples is followed in accordance withorganisational requirements.
2.2Any contaminated samples or samples showing signs of contamination are identified and reported in accordance with organisational requirements.
Planned review date / 31 December 2020Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 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
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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.
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
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Primary Industry Training OrganisationSSB Code 101558 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018