IMPOM203 – Organise and report data in a food business

 

Overview 

This standard is about the skills and knowledge of organising and reporting data in a food business. It includes checking the accuracy of data, making appropriate adjustments and getting feedback on the data where necessary.

You will need the skills and knowledge to organise data, write a report and you will also need to know and understand the tools and techniques used to present a report and how to use them effectively.

This standard is for you if you work in food and drink manufacture and/or supply operations and are involved in organising and reporting data.

 

Performance Criteria

You need to be able to:

 

1.         plan the reporting of data in accordance with organisational requirements

2.         collate and organise data in a way that will help analysis

3.         check the accuracy of data and make adjustments, if required 

4.         present data that has been found from research in the agreed format and timescale

5.         write a report in the most appropriate style for the target audience in accordance with organisational requirements

6.         get feedback from relevant people and amend the content on the report if necessary

 

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand

  

1.         the different ways of organising data that has been found from research

2.         the different ways of presenting data for analysis

3.         the purpose of presenting data to the agreed format and within the agreed timescales

4.         the purpose of getting feedback on data that has been found from research

5.         the purpose and function of a report

6.         the importance of understanding the purpose and function of a report 

7.         the importance of pitching the report at the target audience and how to do this

8.         how to plan a report and why it is important to do this

9.         the importance of establishing the expected content of the report  including specific data and/or  information or if a summary is sufficient

10.       why it is important to ensure the content of the report is accurate, comprehensive and relevant and how to do this

11.       why it is important to establish the expected format of the report including delivery format and length

12.       the different styles of writing that can be used in a report and the most appropriate use of them

13.       the importance of reports in ensuring compliance and organisational effectiveness in a food business

 

Keywords: Food; drink; manufacturing; business; manage; report; data