Description: Specialized processing methods that may require a written, validated process or plan at retail.

Terminal Competency:

Explain specialized methods.

Enabling Competencies:

1. List specialized processing methods.

2. Recognize specialized processing methods during an inspection.

3. Identify hazards associated with specialized processing methods.

4. Determine when a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is required.

5. Determine when a special process variance is required per the Food Code.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Confirming that plans are being followed.

Terminal Competency:

Verify plans.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Review documents associated with the establishment’s special processes.

2. Verify that the operator is following procedures.

3. Recognize when regulatory action is needed.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.