SITHPAT012 — Produce specialised cakes

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What an assessment for SITHPAT012 must cover

47 assessable components: 7 elements (23 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Select ingredients.

1.1Confirm food production requirements from standard recipes.
1.2Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
1.3Identify and select ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.

2 Select, prepare and use equipment.

2.1Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.
2.2Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
2.3Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.

3 Portion and prepare ingredients.

3.1Sort and assemble ingredients according to food production sequencing.
3.2Weigh and measure wet and dry ingredients according to the recipe and quantity of cakes required.
3.3Minimise waste to maximise profitability of cakes produced.

4 Cook specialised cakes.

4.1Following recipes, use cookery methods for specialised cakes and fillings to achieve desired product characteristics.
4.2Make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
4.3Select baking conditions, required oven temperature and bake cakes.
4.4Cool cakes in appropriate conditions to retain optimum freshness and product characteristics.

5 Fill specialised cakes.

5.1Slice or layer cakes, and fill and assemble, according to standard recipe specifications.
5.2Mask cakes to achieve even, straight and smooth surfaces.

6 Decorate specialised cakes.

6.1Ice and decorate cakes, according to standard recipes, using designs suited to the product and occasion.
6.2Apply icing to ensure a smooth and seamless finish.
6.3Visually evaluate cakes and adjust presentation before displaying.
6.4Mark, score or cut portion controlled cakes evenly and neatly to maximise yield and profitability of cakes produced.

7 Present and store specialised cakes.

7.1Use suitable service-ware to attractively present cakes according to organisational standards.
7.2Display cakes in appropriate conditions to retain optimum freshness and product characteristics.
7.3Store cakes in appropriate environmental conditions.
7.4Clean work area and dispose of or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Performance evidence

follow standard recipes to produce at least one of each of the following specialised cakes: gateaux, entremets, torten
at least one of the above three cakes must be a special occasion cake, including wedding or birthday cakes or those for specific cultural or religious occasions
use at least five of the following fillings when producing the above specialised cakes (at least once across the production of the three cakes): cheese, creams, custard, fresh or pureed fruit, mousse, nuts or pralines, sweet pastes
use each of the following decorations at least once, when producing the above specialised cakes (at least once across the production of the three cakes): chocolate, fresh, preserved or crystallised fruits, glazes and jellies, icings, inscriptions, whole or crushed nuts
use appropriate preparation and cookery processes from the list in the knowledge evidence when producing the above specialised cakes
produce above specialised cakes: that are consistent in quality, size, shape and appearance; within commercial time and cost constraints and deadlines; following procedures for portion control and food safety practices when handling and storing specialised cakes
responding to at least one special customer request.

Knowledge evidence

culinary terms and common trade names for: ingredients used to produce specialised cakes; specialised cakes specified above in the performance evidence
contents of date codes and rotation labels for stock
cookery processes used when producing specialised cakes: adding fats and liquids to dry ingredients; preparing and using pre-bake finishes and decorations; selecting and preparing appropriate cake tins and moulds; stirring and aerating to achieve required consistency and texture; using required amount of batter according to desired characteristics of finished products; weighing or measuring; sifting dry ingredients; whisking, folding, piping and spreading
expected product characteristics of specialised cakes specified in the performance evidence: appearance, colour, consistency, crumb structure, moisture content, shape, taste, texture
appropriate baking temperatures and cooking times for specialised cakes and fillings
decoration techniques for specialised cakes: fine icing techniques; cigarette paste decoration techniques
indicators of freshness and quality of stocked ingredients for specialised cakes
mise en place requirements for producing specialised cakes and fillings
appropriate environmental conditions for storing specialised cakes and re-usable by-products of their preparation to: ensure food safety; optimise shelf life
safe operational practices using essential functions and features of equipment used to produce specialised cakes.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: locate information in standard recipes to determine preparation requirements; locate and read date code and stock rotation labels.
Writing skills to:: write notes on recipe requirements, client preferences and ingredient calculations.
Oral communication skills to:: express opinion about cake design, advising on most appropriate cake selection and ingredients.
Numeracy skills to:: determine cooking times and temperatures suitable to the type of cakes being prepared.
Problem-solving skills to:: adjust taste, texture and appearance of food products according to identified deficiencies.
Planning and organising skills to:: efficiently sequence the stages of food preparation and production.
Self-management skills to:: manage own speed, timing and productivity.

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What does an assessment tool for SITHPAT012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITHPAT012 needs to address all 47 unit components: 7 elements with 23 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SITHPAT012?

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