Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91351 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to plan and carry out a real processing project where you follow a step-by-step procedure to make a product (like food, cosmetics, or resin). You'll create a flow diagram showing your process, actually perform all the steps carefully while following safety rules, and test your finished product to make sure it meets the specifications you've been given.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91351?

Accepted Answer

1. Create a flow diagram that maps out all the processing steps and quality tests you'll do, in the right order, before you start making the product 2. Perform the processing operations safely and correctly—things like mixing, heating, fermenting, filtering, or separating materials according to your plan 3. Carry out the required tests on your product during and after processing to check things like colour, moisture, fermentation progress, or other quality measures 4. Follow all relevant health and safety documentation and rules while you work, such as HACCP or HSNO guidelines 5. Show that you can work independently and accurately through the whole process, managing your time and materials efficiently

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91351?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You create a clear flow diagram with your processing steps and tests in the right order, safely perform all the operations as planned, and carry out the required tests to check your product meets the given specifications. Merit: You create a detailed flow diagram and execute all the advanced procedures with clear independence and accuracy, showing precise technique throughout the process and accurate test results. Excellence: You complete the entire process efficiently by managing your time, effort and materials well, minimise waste, work independently throughout with precise execution, and produce high-quality test results that confirm your product meets specifications.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91351?

Accepted Answer

1. Students do not sequence the processing operations and tests in a logical order in their flow diagram—they include all the steps but fail to show the correct sequence before they start work 2. Students do not actually carry out the required tests on their product during processing; they skip testing steps or do not record test results systematically 3. Students do not follow the safety documentation they have been given—they miss hazard control steps or do not check their work against HACCP or other required safety procedures

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