Food Safety Functional Analysis

This project will review the National Occupational Standards for specific job roles and functions associated with Food Safety. (24 standards)

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Key Purpose Main Function Ref NOS 
 B2. Ensure Food Safety B2.1 Develop and implement systems to ensure food safety IMPFS101 IMPFS101 – Maintain personal hygiene standards in food and drink operations (IMPFS101 (skill) + IMPFS102K)
IMPFS103 IMPFS103 – Maintain workplace food safety standards in food and drink operations (IMPFS102 (skill) + IMPFS103K + IMPFS104K)
IMPFS106 IMPFS106 – Identify and report potential food hazards in food and drink operations (IMPFS106 (skill) + IMPFS107K)
IMPFS108 IMPFS108 – Raise food safety awareness in food and drink operations (IMPFS108 (skill) + IMPFS109K)
B2.2 Maintain and improve systems which ensure food safety IMPFS110 IMPFS110 – Monitor food safety at critical control points in food and drink operations (IMPFS111 +IMPFS112 + IMPFS132K)
IMPFS111 IMPFS111 – Contribute to continuous improvement of food safety in food and drink operations (IMPFS111S + IMPFS112)
IMPFS113 IMPFS113 – Carry out disinfection in food and drink operations (IMPFS113S + IMPFS114K)
IMPFS115 IMPFS115 – Maintain site security in food and drink operations (IMPFS115S + IMPFS116K)
B2.3 Audit food safety IMPFS117 IMPFS117 – Develop and promote a food safety culture within food and drink operations (IMPFS117 + IMPFS118)
IMPFS119 IMPFS119 – Develop specifications for safe sources and supply of raw materials and ingredients in food and drink operations (IMPFS119S + IMPFS121K)
IMPFS120 IMPFS120 – Control and monitor safe supply of raw materials and ingredients in food and drink operations (IMP120S + IMPFS121K)
IMPFS122 IMPFS122 – Allocate roles and responsibilities for food safety management in food and drink operations (IMPFS122 + IMPFS124K)
IMPFS123 IMPFS123 – Implement controls to manage safe food sources and products in food and drink operations (IMPFS123S + IMPFS124K)
IMPFS125 IMPFS125 – Audit food safety management procedures in food and drink operations (IMPFS125 + IMPFS127)
IMPFS126 IMPFS126 – Report on food safety compliance in food and drink operations (IMPFS126 + IMPFS127)
IMPFS128 IMPFS128 – Analyse food safety hazards and risks in food and drink operations (IMPFS128S + IMPFS130K + IMPFS131 + IMPFS132)
IMPFS129 IMPFS129 – Produce action plans to control food safety hazards and risks in food and drink operations (IMPFS129 + IMPFS130 + IMPFS131+ IMPFS132)
IMPFS133 IMPFS133 – Develop policy and guidelines to manage food safety in food and drink operations (IMPFS133S + IMPFS136K)
IMPFS134 IMPFS134 – Develop working practices and procedures to manage food safety in food and drink operations (IMPFS133S + IMPFS136K)
IMPFS135 IMPFS135 – Develop recording procedures to monitor food safety in food and drink operations (IMPFS133S + IMPFS136K)
IMPFS137 IMPFS137 – Provide food safety information to consumers in food and drink operations (IMPFS137S + IMPFS138K)
IMPFS139 IMPFS139 – Monitor food hygiene standards using rapid test methods in food and drink operations (IMPFS139S + IMPFS140K)
IMPFS141 IMPFS141 – Manage the recall and withdrawal of manufactured food products in food and drink operations (IMPFS141S +IMPFS142K)
IMPFS143 IMPFS143 – Implement measures to control pests in food and drink operations (IMPFS143S + IMPFS144K)

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