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Produce chocolate confectionery

Produce chocolate confectionery

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHPAT018
State Code
ODZ98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
110109 - Cookery
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to temper couverture (pure coating chocolate) to produce individual chocolates. It requires the ability to select, prepare and portion ingredients and to use equipment and a range of cookery methods to mould and fill individual chocolates with hard or soft fillings and centres.The unit applies to hospitality and catering organisations which produce, display and serve specialist patisserie products, including hotels, restaurants, patisseries and chocolatiers.The preparation and moulding of individual chocolates is a high order technical skill used by experienced patissiers who operate independently or with limited guidance from others.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select ingredients.
  • 1.1. Confirm food production requirements from standard recipes.
  • 1.2. Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
  • 1.3. Identify and select ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
2. Select, prepare and use equipment.
  • 2.1. Select type and size of equipment suitable to requirements.
  • 2.2. Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
  • 2.3. Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 2.4. Protectpolished chocolate moulds from contamination.
  • 2.5. Keep chocolate moulds at an appropriate and constant temperature.
3. Portion and prepare ingredients.
  • 3.1. Sort and assemble ingredients for chocolate confectionery according to food production sequencing.
  • 3.2. Weigh and measure wet and dry ingredients according to the recipe and quantity of chocolates required.
  • 3.3. Minimise waste to maximise profitability of chocolates produced.
4. Temper couverture.
  • 4.1. Use tempering methods and appropriate temperatures to melt and temper couverture.
  • 4.2. Manipulate couverture to the correct temperature to achieve desired gloss, sheen, snap and release upon solidification.
  • 4.3. Control the temperature to retain workable consistency.
5. Prepare centres and fillings.
  • 5.1. Use cookery processes for centres and fillings to achieve full flavoured and natural characteristics.
  • 5.2. Manipulate ingredients at correct temperature to achieve desired viscosity and consistency.
  • 5.3. Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
  • 5.4. Prepare centres of precisely uniform shapes and sizes.
6. Make moulded chocolates.
  • 6.1. Select tempered couverture to match fillings.
  • 6.2. Set tempered couverture in moulds to achieve even and appropriate thickness free from marks or air bubbles.
  • 6.3. Insert fillings to a level surface and allow space for seal.
  • 6.4. Seal with a layer of chocolate of appropriate thickness.
  • 6.5. Cool, de mould chocolates and handle carefully to retain a glossy surface.
7. Coat chocolate centres.
  • 7.1. Select tempered couverture to match centres.
  • 7.2. Bring centres to be coated to the correct temperature.
  • 7.3. Coat centres using methods to achieve an even and appropriate thickness with a uniform quality finish.
8. Decorate, present and store chocolates.
  • 8.1. Decorate chocolates according to standard recipes, using designs suited to the product.
  • 8.2. Use suitable service-ware to attractively present chocolates according to organisational standards.
  • 8.3. Display chocolates in appropriate conditions to retain optimum freshness.
  • 8.4. Store chocolates in appropriate environmental conditions.
  • 8.5. Clean work area and dispose of or store surplus and re-usable by-products according to organisational procedures, environmental considerations, and cost-reduction initiatives.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWR29 SITHPAT008 Produce chocolate confectionery Unit of competency