Unit Award Scheme

108930 HARVESTING APPLES FOR APPLE PRESSING TO PRODUCE JUICE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the importance of apple trees for pollinating insects	Summary sheet
2	the importance of orchards as a local food source and their heritage value	Summary sheet
3	the law relating to the selling of unpasteurised and pasteurised apple juice	Summary sheet
4	at least three hazards associated with picking and pressing apples	Summary sheet
5	how these hazards can be avoided	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	harvest and select suitable apples for pressing	Summary sheet
7	appropriately prepare apples ready for pressing	Summary sheet
8	select the appropriate equipment for each stage of apple preparation, ie knives, scratter, press, bottles	Summary sheet
9	use the scratter and the press in the correct manner and in the correct order	Summary sheet
10	discard the pomace in an appropriate place and manner	Summary sheet
11	select and place the bottles in the correct place in order to collect the juice	Summary sheet
12	seal and store the bottles in an appropriate location once filled with juice	Summary sheet
13	implement appropriate food hygiene procedures	Summary sheet
14	show awareness of own safety during this activity	Summary sheet
15	show awareness of the safety of others.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 November 2017Level - Entry Level