NZQA registered unit standard
12368 version 4
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of the hazard analysis critical control point
(HACCP) system
Level
6
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain: the
HACCP system; the process of developing a HACCP plan; the
features of a critical control point; and the process for setting
and responding to critical limits for a critical control point.
Classification
Science > Science - Core
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation applicable to this unit standard includes:
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Food Act 1981;
Health Act 1956.
2
Glossary
HACCP refers to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system as defined by;
Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) system and guidelines for its
application. Report of the Twenty Seventh Session of the Codex Committee on Food
Hygiene. Alinorm 97/13, annex to Appendix II. Codex Alimentarius Commission,
Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome 2003.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain the HACCP system.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The benefits of the seven principles of HACCP are explained in relation to
product safety.
1.2
Hazards are identified and explained in terms of the microbiological
requirements of HACCP.
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Outcome 2
Explain the process of developing a HACCP plan.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The importance of each step in the process of developing the HACCP plan is
explained.
Range
team selection, product and/or procedure, flow diagram, hazards
identification, critical control point, documentation, audit, review.
Outcome 3
Explain the features of a critical control point.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The features of a critical control point are explained and are consistent with
HACCP.
Range
biological, chemical, physical.
Outcome 4
Explain the process for setting and responding to critical limits for a critical control point.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Sources of industry standards are identified in terms of standard setting in the
HACCP system.
Range
legislation, regulation, process requirements, specifications.
4.2
The monitoring of critical control points is described in terms of different
responses within the HACCP system.
4.3
Corrective actions when critical control point limits are exceeded are explained
in terms of the HACCP system.
Planned review date
31 December 2018
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NZQA registered unit standard
12368 version 4
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 February 1998
31 December 2014
Review
2
23 November 1999
31 December 2014
Review
3
21 May 2010
N/A
Rollover
4
27 January 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0152
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