Kakao Çekirdeği İşleme Operatörü Seviye 4 MYK Mesleki Yeterlilik Belgesi

ISCO 08: 8160

ISCO 08: 8160

This qualification is for the Cocoa Bean Processing Operator (Level 4) profession to be carried out by trained and qualified people and to increase the quality of the work;

• To define the qualifications, knowledge, skills and competencies that candidates should have,
• To allow candidates to prove their professional competence with a valid and reliable document,
• It has been prepared to create a reference and resource for the education system, examination and certification bodies.

The learning outcomes of this qualification can be acquired in formal and non-formal learning environments such as educational institutions, as well as independently in on-the-job and free learning environments.

The person who has this qualification;

• Explains OHS and environmental protection risks and measures in business processes.
• Explains possible hazards and risks in working processes and OHS measures.
• Distinguish appropriate behavior and measures in emergency situations.
• Explains the methods and procedures for waste classification and disposal in the production environment.
• Explains the rules and procedures for business organization and food safety in production.
• Explains the organization and record keeping rules in the working processes that he is responsible for.
• Explains the measures to protect personal health.
• Explains the personnel hygiene rules.
• Explains the hygiene and sanitation rules and measures to ensure food safety in the production environment.
• It ensures the functionality, safety and hygiene of the environment, machinery and equipment prior to production.
• Implements OHS, environmental protection and hygiene measures in the working environment.
• The production environment ensures that machinery and equipment are ready for cocoa mass production.
• It ensures that the components to be used in production are ready.
• Obtains cocoa mass from cocoa beans.
• Prepares cocoa beans for processing.
• Roasting cocoa beans.
• Obtains cocoa mass (liquor).
• It ensures the functionality, safety and hygiene of the environment, machinery and equipment prior to production.
• Implements OHS, environmental protection and hygiene measures in the working environment.
• The production environment ensures that machinery and equipment are ready to process cocoa mass.
• It ensures that the components to be used in production are ready.
• Cocoa mass works.
• It obtains cocoa butter and cocoa cake.
• Explain the process of deodorizing cocoa butter.
• Cocoa cake works.

This qualification aims to document professional learning outcomes and does not contain key competences.

Candidates who want to obtain the Cocoa Bean Processing Operator (Level 4) Vocational Qualification Certificate are subjected to the theoretical and/or performance-based exams defined in the units. In order to receive the proficiency certificate, candidates must be successful in the exams defined in the units. Theoretical and/or performance-based exams in the qualification units can be done separately for each unit or together. However, each unit should be evaluated independently. The validity period of qualification units is 2 years from the date of achievement of the unit. In order to obtain a qualification by combining the qualification units, all units must remain valid.

Quality assurance processes are carried out in accordance with the VQA Quality Assurance Document and the Guidelines in its annex.

Establishment and Approval of National Qualifications:

National qualifications developed by institutions and organizations that have the power to represent the sector and profession, and VQA working groups; It is submitted for the opinion of all relevant parties for at least 15 days, verified by VQA Sector Committees and approved by VQA Executive Board. National qualifications are reviewed every five years at the latest, depending on national occupational standards.

Assesment and evaluation:

It is carried out by certification bodies accredited by TURKAK according to ISO/EN 17024 Standard and authorized by VQA in accordance with VQA legislation and conditions and methods defined in national qualifications. Measurement and evaluation activities are carried out in accordance with the pre-determined and announced exam programs. Information on qualification forms, evaluators, measurement and evaluation criteria and methods are included in the exam programs. All measurement and evaluation processes are recorded and stored on camera. Records are kept under the conditions and periods defined in VQA legislation. Measurement and evaluation activities are subject to internal and external verification processes. Evidence of verification activities is shared with the relevant institution, file managers and audit team via VQA Web Portal.

Certification:

VQA Vocational Qualification Certificate is issued to individuals who are determined to be successful by the Authorized Certification Bodies. The activities for the design and printing of VQA Vocational Qualification Certificate are carried out by VQA. Security measures such as data matrix and hologram are applied for VQA Vocational Qualification Certificate, and the accuracy of the documents can be checked on VQA Web Portal. Self-Assessment: Authorized Certification Bodies carry out self-assessment activities every year in accordance with VQA legislation and TS EN ISO / IEC 17024 Accreditation Standard. All corrective and preventive action records and supporting documents are kept and submitted to VQA with a self-assessment report.

External Evaluation:

External evaluation of Authorized Certification Bodies is carried out by TÜRKAK (TS EN) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 Standard, and by VQA through programmed and unscheduled audits in accordance with VQA legislation. External evaluation reports are submitted to Authorized Certification Bodies and VQA Board of Directors.

Regular Review:

The external evaluation activities and results of VQA Audit Department are regularly reviewed by VQA Executive Board. In addition, TÜRKAK's external evaluation activities and results are subject to regular review by the European Accreditation Union. Information Management Systems: Authorization, measurement-evaluation, certification, self-assessment and external evaluation processes are carried out through VQA Portal. Feedback Mechanisms: In all processes related to qualification, stakeholder participation is ensured at the highest level and opinions, suggestions, objections and complaints are evaluated in accordance with the legislation.

There is no entry requirement.

Öz Food Industry and Assistant Workers Union (ÖZ GIDA-İŞ)

Vocational Qualifications Authority Law

Regulation on Preparation of National Occupational Standards and National Qualifications

Vocational Qualifications Authority Examination, Measurement, Evaluation and Certification Regulation

Audit Procedures and Principles for Vocational Qualifications Authority Certification Bodies

The validity period of the Cocoa Bean Processing Operator (Level 4) professional qualification certificate is 5 years.