Spanish Slide – FoodCert

Knowledge Exam

Knowledge Exam

Evaluated Skills:

Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Logistics	Handle Inventory	Receive live fish and seafood
Quality Management	Monitor Product Quality	Grade/Inspect fish and seafood
Crustacean Processing	Process Lobster	Clean whole lobster Net whole lobster Prepare brined whole lobster
	Process Raw Lobster Tails	Remove raw lobster tails Clean raw lobster tails
	Process In-Shell Lobster Segments	Separate/Split lobster into segments Clean in-shell lobster segments
	Process Lobster Meat	Pick/Shuck lobster meat Clean lobster meat Brine cooked lobster meat Prepare lobster mince
	Process Crab	Butcher crab Prepare crab meat Prepare crab mince
	Process Shrimp	Prepare shrimp for primary processing Cook and peel shrimp using automated equipment
Food Processing	Prepare Raw Materials/In-Process Products	Brine-freeze crustaceans Freeze fish, crustaceans and mollusks
Food Processing	Transform Raw Materials/ In-Process Products	Cook crustaceans/mollusks Cool crustaceans/mollusks Blanch crustaceans Retort food products
Equipment and Tools	Operate Food Processing Equipment	Conduct pre-operation check on food processing equipment Start up food processing equipment Monitor food processing equipment Perform food processing changeovers Perform minor maintenance on food processing equipment Troubleshoot minor food processing equipment problems
Equipment and Tools	Use Food Processing Hand and Power Tools	Use food processing hand and power tools Use knives and saws
Sanitation	Sanitize Food Processing Equipment and Tools	Sanitize fish and seafood workstations
Sanitation	Clean Closed Systems/Clean-in-Place (CIP)	Prepare CIP system for cleaning Monitor CIP system
Food Packaging	Package Product	Prepare packaging materials Portion/Weight product Fill and seal packages Bottle/can in-process products Label products Tray/Box products Perform packaging material changeover Palletize products
Food Production Management	Monitor Storage Conditions of In-Process Fish and Seafood	Monitor storage conditions of in-process fish and seafood
Food Safety Management	Comply with Food Safety Management System	Comply with food safety management system
Food Traceability	Comply with Food Traceability System	Comply with food traceability system
Recalls	Follow Recall Plan	Follow Recall Plan
Pest Control	Comply with Facility Pest Control Program	Comply with Facility Pest Control Program
Waste Management	Comply with Recycling Program	Comply with Recycling Program
Health and Safety	Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program	Follow occupational health and safety program Participate in emergency preparation Participate in accident/incident investigations
Health and Safety	Comply with Facility Security Program	Follow facility security program Participate in security exercises and drills
Record Management	Complete Record Management Tasks	Complete forms
Organizational Policies and Procedures	Comply with Organizational Policies and Procedures	Comply with organizational policies and SOPs
Leadership	Manage Organizational Change	Support organizational change
Leadership	Demonstrate Professionalism	Collaborate with team members Develop professionally Exhibit professional and ethical conduct Manage stress Manage time
Communications	Communicate Effectively	Use active listening skills Use speaking skills

Cutting
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Cutting

Cutting Level 2 Evaluated Skills:

Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Meat Cutting	Use Meat Cutting Techniques	Use required cutting method Size meat cuts Shape meat cuts Produce ground meat
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Beef/Veal	Breakdown beef/veal carcass into primal cuts Cut beef/veal sub-primal cuts Cut beef/veal retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Beef/Veal	Breakdown beef/veal carcass into primal cuts Cut beef/veal sub-primal cuts Cut beef/veal retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Pork	Breakdown pork carcass into primal cuts Cut pork sub-primal cuts Cut pork retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Lamb	Breakdown lamb carcass into primal cuts Cut lamb sub-primal Cut lamb retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Farmed Game Animals	Breakdown farmed game carcass into primal cuts Cut farmed game into retail cuts
Equipment and Tools	Equipment and Tools	Operate Food Processing Equipment Lock Out Equipment
Equipment and Tools	Equipment and Tools	Use Food Processing Hand and Power Tools

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Slaughter Level 2 Evaluated Skills:

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Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Food Processing Equipment	Use Food Processing Hand and Power Tools	Use knives and saws
Food Safety Management System	Comply with Food Safety Management System	Follow food safety management system
Quality Management	Follow Food Traceability System	Follow Food Traceability System
Quality Management	Monitor Product Quality	Monitor foreign body detection and removal equipment Inspect finished meat and game
Sanitation	Clean Food Processing Equipment and Tools	Prepare for cleaning Conduct daily cleaning for food processing equipment and tools
Sanitation	Sanitize Food Processing Equipment and Tools	Prepare for daily sanitizing of food processing equipment and tool Conduct daily sanitizing of food processing equipment and tools
Health & Safety	Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program	Follow occupational health and safety program Participate in emergency preparation
Organizational Policies, Procedures, and Practices	Comply with Legislation/ Regulations	Interact with regulatory agents/inspectors Participate in accident/incident investigations
Organizational Policies, Procedures, and Practices	Comply with organizational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)	Comply with organizational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Leadership	Demonstrate Professionalism	Exhibit professional and ethical conduct
Communication	Communicate Effectively	Use active listening skills Use speaking skills Use hand signals

Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Food Safety Management System	Develop Prerequisite Programs and Supporting Documentation	Develop prerequisite program for premises Develop prerequisite program for transport, storage, purchasing, shipping and receiving Develop prerequisite program for equipment and preventative maintenance Develop prerequisite program for personnel and training Develop prerequisite program for sanitation and pest control Develop prerequisite program for recalls Develop prerequisite program for other operational control programs
	Develop HACCP Plan(s) or Equivalent Food Safety Plan(s)	Assemble team Describe products and intended uses Create process flow diagram and plant schematic Verify process flow and plant schematic Conduct hazard analysis Determine critical control points Establish critical limits Establish procedures to monitor each critical control point (CCP) Establish procedures to take corrective action Establish verification and validation procedures Establish recordkeeping and documentation control procedures
	Implement Food Safety Management System	Communicate food safety management systems to management staff Verify food safety programs and tasks are being completed as required Review and validate food safety management system Update program documentation
	Comply with Food Safety Management System	Comply with food safety management system
	Manage Audits	Develop system to manage audits Develop tracking tools Prepare for audits Participate in audits
Pest Control	Manage Facility Pest Control Program	Develop pest control program Implement facility pest control program Monitor facility pest control program
Pest Control	Comply with Food Traceability	Comply with food traceability systems
Food Traceability	Manage Food Traceability	Create food traceability system Implement food traceability system Maintain food traceability program
Food Traceability	Comply with Food Traceability	Comply with food traceability systems
Recalls	Follow Recall Plan	Follow recall plan
Quality Management	Monitor Product Quality	Monitor foreign body detection removal equipment
Sanitation	Handle and Prepare Chemicals	Conduct chemical risk assessment Implement control measures Develop chemical safety program
Sanitation	Implement Environmental Monitoring Process	Develop facility environmental monitoring process Conduct organoleptic inspection Conduct ATP hygiene monitoring Conduct microbiological sampling
Waste Management	Comply with Recycling Program	Comply with recycling program
Waste Management	Comply with Facility Waste Management Program	Comply with facility waste management program
Facility Maintenance and Repairs	Maintain Electrical System	Conserve electrical energy
	Maintain Water System	Conserve water
	Maintain Steam System	Conserve steam
	Maintain Compressed Air and Gas System	Conserve compressed air/gas
Health and Safety	Manage Occupational Health and Safety Program	Lead emergency preparation
	Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program	Follow occupational health and safety program Participate in emergency preparation Direct accident/incident investigations Participate in accident/incident investigations
	Comply with Facility Security Program	Follow facility security program Participate in security exercises and drills
Workforce Management	Set Strategic Direction for Workforce	Manage Diversity in the Workplace
Workforce Management	Train Staff	Develop or revise employee resources Provide orientation to new staff Plan training Conduct training
Record Management	Manage Record Management	Establish record management policies and procedures Monitor organization’s record management systems Monitor department’s record management system
Record Management	Complete Record Management Tasks	Keep records up-to-date
Organizational Policies and Procedures	Comply With Legislation/ Regulations	Determine applicable legislation/regulations Assist regulatory agents/inspectors Interact with regulatory agents/inspectors
Organizational Policies and Procedures	Comply With Organizational Policies and Procedures	Develop organizational policies Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) Implement organizational policies and SOPs Comply with organizational policies and SOPs
Leadership	Provide Leadership	Develop action plans Implement action plans Delegate tasks
	Manage Organizational Change	Implement organizational change Promote continuous improvement Support organizational change
	Demonstrate Professionalism	Collaborate with team members Develop professionally Exhibit professional and ethical conduct Mentor/coach others Manage own stress Manage time
Communications	Communicate Effectively	Use active listening skills Use speaking skills Use hand signals Use writing skills Conduct meetings and presentations Manage internal and external communications