Major Work Activity C - Prepares cookies, bars, quick breads, pastry doughs and cakes

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Task C-14 Prepares cookies and bars

Task Descriptor

Bakers make cookies and bars of various shapes, sizes and flavours using many different techniques. Bakers need to understand mixing and chemical leavening, pan selection, baking techniques and portioning procedures for cookies and bars.

C-14.01 - Mixes cookie and bar ingredients

C-14.01 - Mixes cookie and bar ingredients
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-14.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-14.01.02P assemble ingredients ingredients are assembled according to formulation
C-14.01.03P measure and scale ingredients ingredients are measured and scaled according to formulation
C-14.01.04P determine mixing speeds and times mixing speeds and times are determined according to formulation
C-14.01.05P combine ingredients in sequence ingredients are combined in sequence according to formulation
C-14.01.06P determine mixing completion mixing completion is determined according to formulation and desired texture
C-14.01.07P rest dough dough is rested according to formulation to control factors

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of cookies and bars, their properties and characteristics identify types of cookies and bars and describe their properties and characteristics
identify ingredients used in cookies and bars and describe their properties and functions
C-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to mix cookie and bar ingredients identify tools and equipment used to mix cookie and bar ingredients and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to measure and scale cookie and bar ingredients
describe procedures used to mix cookie and bar ingredients
explain importance of mixing ingredients in sequence
identify mixing methods

Range of Variables

C-14.02 - Performs make-up of cookies and bars

C-14.02 - Performs make-up of cookies and bars
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-14.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-14.02.02P prepare pan pan is prepared according to formulation using methods
C-14.02.03P apply portioning method portioning method is applied according to formulation
C-14.02.04P apply make-up techniques make-up techniques are applied according to formulation
C-14.02.05P apply toppings toppings are applied according to formulation
C-14.02.06P layer, fill or assemble mixtures mixtures are layered, filled or assembled according to formulation

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of cookies and bars, their properties and characteristics identify types of cookies and bars, and describe their properties and characteristics
identify factors that affect spread, shape, size, colour, crispness and texture
identify cookie designs and describe their characteristics and applications
identify fillings used for cookies and bars prior to baking
identify toppings used on cookies and bars prior to baking
C-14.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to perform make-up of cookies and bars identify tools and equipment used to perform make-up of cookies and bars, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to perform make-up of cookies and bars
describe procedures used to portion dough for cookies and bars
describe portioning methods
describe make-up techniques used for cookies and bars
identify methods used to prepare pans

Range of Variables

C-14.03 - Bakes cookies and bars

C-14.03 - Bakes cookies and bars
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-14.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-14.03.02P pre-heat oven, set temperature and time oven is pre-heated, and temperature and time are set according to formulation
C-14.03.03P place cookies and bars in oven cookies and bars are placed in oven
C-14.03.04P determine doneness doneness is determined using methods
C-14.03.05P remove cookies and bars from oven cookies and bars are removed from oven using tools and PPE
C-14.03.06P cool cookies and bars cookies and bars are cooled according to formulation
C-14.03.07P de-pan cookies and bars cookies and bars are de-panned according to formulation
C-14.03.08P cut cookies and bars once cooled cookies and bars are cut once cooled according to formulation
C-14.03.09P identify and troubleshoot faults faults are identified and corrected

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-14.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of cookies and bars, their properties and characteristics identify types of cookies and bars and describe their properties and characteristics
C-14.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to bake cookies and bars identify tools and equipment used to bake cookies and bars and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to bake cookies and bars
describe methods used to determine doneness of cookies and bars
describe procedures used to de-pan cookies and bars
identify finishes used for cookies and bars post-baking
identify cooling requirements for cookies and bars
describe procedures used to cut and form cookies and bars once cooled
describe procedures used to identify and troubleshoot faults

Range of Variables

Task C-15 Prepares quick breads

Task Descriptor

Bakers make quick breads of various shapes, sizes and flavours using many different techniques.

Bakers need to understand mixing and chemical leavening, pan selection, baking and frying techniques, and portioning procedures for quick breads.

C-15.01 - Mixes quick bread ingredients

C-15.01 - Mixes quick bread ingredients
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-15.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-15.01.02P assemble ingredients ingredients are assembled according to formulation
C-15.01.03P measure ingredients ingredients are measured according to formulation
C-15.01.04P combine ingredients in sequence ingredients are combined in sequence using mixing methods according to formulation
C-15.01.05P check dough or batter for completion of mixing dough or batter is checked for completion of mixing by assessing characteristics
C-15.01.06P rest dough or batter dough or batter is rested according to formulation

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of quick breads, their properties and characteristics identify types of quick breads and describe their properties and characteristics
identify ingredients used in quick breads and describe their properties and functions
explain chemical leavening
C-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to mix quick bread ingredients identify tools and equipment used to mix quick bread ingredients, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to measure quick bread ingredients
describe procedures used to mix quick bread ingredients
explain importance of mixing ingredients in sequence
identify mixing methods

Range of Variables

C-15.02 - Performs make-up of quick breads

C-15.02 - Performs make-up of quick breads
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-15.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-15.02.02P prepare pans pans are prepared according to formulation and portion size using methods
C-15.02.03P apply portioning and shaping methods portioning and shaping methods are applied according to formulation
C-15.02.04P apply toppings, fillings and layers toppings, fillings and layers are applied according to formulation
C-15.02.05P apply wash wash is applied to achieve desired crust and colour according to formulation

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of quick breads, their properties and characteristics identify types of quick breads and describe their properties and characteristics
identify factors that affect spread, shape, size, colour and texture
identify washes, toppings, fillings and layers used for quick breads, and describe their characteristics and applications
C-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to perform make-up of quick breads identify tools and equipment used to perform make-up of quick breads, and describe their procedures for use
identify methods used to prepare pans
describe procedures used to portion mixtures for quick breads
describe portioning and shaping methods
describe procedures used to perform make-up of quick breads
describe assembly techniques used for quick breads

Range of Variables

C-15.03 - Bakes quick breads

C-15.03 - Bakes quick breads
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-15.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-15.03.02P pre-heat equipment, set temperature and time equipment is pre-heated, and temperature and time are set according to formulation
C-15.03.03P place dough or batter in oven dough or batter is placed in oven according to formulation
C-15.03.04P place dough or batter into fryer dough or batter is placed into fryer using baskets or depositor according to formulation
C-15.03.05P place dough or batter on griddle dough or batter is placed on griddle according to formulation
C-15.03.06P place dough or batter into frying pans dough or batter is placed into frying pans according to formulation
C-15.03.07P determine doneness doneness is determined using methods
C-15.03.08P remove quick bread from equipment quick bread is removed from equipment  using tools and PPE
C-15.03.09P de-pan quick bread quick bread is de-panned according to formulation
C-15.03.10P place quick bread on cooling racks quick bread is placed evenly spaced on cooling racks allowing for air circulation
C-15.03.11P identify and troubleshoot faults faults are identified and corrected

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-15.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of quick breads, their properties and characteristics identify types of quick breads and describe their properties and characteristics
identify baking or frying times, temperatures and processes, and describe their characteristics and applications
C-15.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to bake quick breads identify tools and equipment used to bake quick breads and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to bake quick breads
describe procedures used to fry quick breads
describe methods used to determine doneness of quick breads
describe techniques for de-panning quick breads
describe cooling techniques
describe procedures used to identify and troubleshoot faults

Range of Variables

Task C-16 Prepares pastry doughs

Task Descriptor

Bakers mix ingredients to make a wide variety of pastry products. These can be complemented at a later stage with fillings and garnishes to create sweet or savoury items.

C-16.01 - Mixes pastry dough ingredients

C-16.01 - Mixes pastry dough ingredients
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-16.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-16.01.02P measure and scale ingredients ingredients are measured and scaled according to formulation
C-16.01.03P combine ingredients in sequence ingredients are combined in sequence according to formulation using mixing methods
C-16.01.04P determine mixing completion mixing completion is determined according to formulation
C-16.01.05P prepare fats for puff pastry fats are prepared for puff pastry according to formulation
C-16.01.06P laminate dough dough is laminated according to formulation
C-16.01.07P hold pastry dough pastry dough is held according to formulation to control factors

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-16.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of pastry doughs, their properties and characteristics identify types of pastry doughs and describe their properties and characteristics
identify ingredients used in pastry doughs and describe their properties and functions
identify factors affecting fat distribution
describe effects of temperature on ingredients
identify dough laminating methods
describe holding techniques
C-16.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to mix pastry doughs identify tools and equipment used to mix pastry doughs and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to mix pastry doughs
describe procedures used to measure and scale pastry doughs
identify mixing methods
explain importance of mixing ingredients in sequence

Range of Variables

C-16.02 - Performs make-up of pastry doughs

C-16.02 - Performs make-up of pastry doughs
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-16.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-16.02.02P prepare pan pan is prepared according to formulation using methods
C-16.02.03P apply portioning method portioning method is applied according to formulation
C-16.02.04P apply make-up techniques make-up techniques are applied according to formulation
C-16.02.05P hold pastry dough pastry dough is held according to formulation to control factors

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-16.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of pastrydoughs, their properties and characteristics identify types of pastry doughs and describe their properties and characteristics
C-16.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to perform make-up of pastry doughs identify tools and equipment used to perform make-up of pastry doughs and describe their procedures for use
describe portioning methods
describe make-up techniques used for pastry doughs
identify methods used to prepare pans

Range of Variables

C-16.03 - Bakes pastry doughs

C-16.03 - Bakes pastry doughs
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-16.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-16.03.02P pre-heat equipment, set temperature and time equipment is pre-heated and, temperature and time are set according to formulation
C-16.03.03P place pastry dough in oven pastry dough is placed in oven according to formulation
C-16.03.04P deposit pastry dough into fryer pastry dough is deposited into fryer using methods
C-16.03.05P remove pastry from equipment pastryis removed from equipment using tools and PPE
C-16.03.06P determine doneness doneness is determined using methods
C-16.03.07P place pastry on cooling racks pastry is placed evenly spaced on cooling racks allowing for air circulation
C-16.03.08P identify and troubleshoot faults faults are identified and corrected

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-16.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of pastry doughs, their properties and characteristics identify types of pastry doughs and describe their properties and characteristics
C-16.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to bake and fry pastry doughs identify tools and equipment used to bake and fry pastry doughs and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to bake pastry doughs using equipment
describe procedures used to fry pastry doughs using equipment
describe methods used to determine doneness of pastry doughs
describe cooling techniques
describe procedures used to identify and troubleshoot faults

Range of Variables

Task C-17 Prepares cakes

Task Descriptor

Bakers make cakes in a range of shapes, sizes and flavours using a variety of methods. These can be complemented at a later stage with coverings, fillings and garnishes. Bakers need to understand mixing and chemical leavening, pan selection, baking techniques and portioning procedures for cakes.

C-17.01 - Mixes cake ingredients

C-17.01 - Mixes cake ingredients
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-17.01.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-17.01.02P measure and scale ingredients ingredients are measured and scaled according to formulation
C-17.01.03P combine ingredients in sequence ingredients are combined in sequence using mixing methods according to cake type and formulation
C-17.01.04P determine mixing completion mixing completion is determined according to characteristics

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-17.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of cakes, their properties and characteristics identify types of cakes and describe their properties and characteristics
identify ingredients used in cakes and describe their properties and functions
C-17.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to mix cake ingredients identify tools and equipment used to mix cake ingredients and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to measure and scale cake ingredients
describe procedures used to mix cake ingredients
explain importance of mixing ingredients in sequence
identify mixing methods

Range of Variables

C-17.02 - Portions mixture for cakes

C-17.02 - Portions mixture for cakes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-17.02.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-17.02.02P select shape and size of pan shape and size of pan are selected according to cake type or desired outcome
C-17.02.03P prepare pan pan is prepared using methods
C-17.02.04P deposit batter batter is deposited according to required yield and cake type
C-17.02.05P level batter batter is levelled to allow for even baking

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-17.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of cakes, their properties and characteristics identify types of cakes and describe their properties and characteristics
identify factors that affect rise, volume, shape, size, colour and texture
C-17.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to portion mixtures for cakes identify tools and equipment used to portion mixtures for cakes and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to portion mixtures for cakes
identify methods used to prepare pans
describe hand and machine portioning methods

Range of Variables

C-17.03 - Bakes cakes

C-17.03 - Bakes cakes
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
NV yes NV NV NV yes ND ND yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
C-17.03.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task and formulation
C-17.03.02P pre-heat oven, set temperature and time oven is pre-heated and, temperature and time are set according to formulation
C-17.03.03P place batter in oven batter is placed in oven
C-17.03.04P determine doneness doneness is determined using methods
C-17.03.05P remove cake from oven cake is removed from oven using tools and PPE
C-17.03.06P de-pan cake cake is de-panned
C-17.03.07P cool cake cake is cooled according to formulation
C-17.03.08P identify and troubleshoot faults faults are identified and corrected

Range of Variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
C-17.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of cakes, their properties and characteristics identify types of cakes and describe their properties and characteristics
identify cooling requirements for cakes
C-17.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to bake cakes identify tools and equipment used to bake cakes and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures used to bake cakes
describe methods used to determine doneness of cakes
describe procedures used to de-pan cakes
describe procedures used to cool cakes
describe procedures used to identify and troubleshoot faults

Range of Variables