Leeds Beckett University
CIEH Practical Food Inspection Assessment
Advice to Candidates
The examination is an oral examination held here at the University campus. A
wide range of specimens of foods will be provided and presented as it would
be at various points in the food chain including primary production,
manufacture, wholesale, retail and catering. Specimens will be drawn from
the following food groups in approximately equal proportions – red meat,
meat products and meat preparations, poultry, game, fish, shellfish, fruit,
vegetables, nuts, pulses, canned foods and packaged dried foods.
Specimens will be presented so as to enable you to handle, palpate and
conduct such organoleptic inspection as may be appropriate.
The assessment will test your knowledge of identification, pathology and
physiology and public health implications and assessment of fitness for
human consumption. Other matters that may be addressed include issues of
food importation, labelling including health and identification marking and
traceability as part of the controls in place. The examination will test your
ability to discuss the most appropriate intervention where necessary including
when and how to apply interventions including knowledge of relevant
legislation. The series of on line tutorials and the practical training held here
at the University in the days prior to the examination will equip you with the
knowledge to complete the examination.
The final judgement is whether in the opinion of the examiner you have
demonstrated sufficiently that you have the competence overall, to inspect,
identify and pass judgement on food in different contexts
The oral examination is conducted on a one to one basis with the examiner,
lasting not less than 20 minutes and up to 30 minutes. A schedule for the
examination will be drawn up in advance and will follow the practical tuition.
Following the practical tuition in PD931 you should assemble 10 minutes prior
to your allotted examination time in the allocated waiting area which is the
locker room on the 8th floor of Portland Building outside the 8th floor
microbiology lab. The examination is in the microbiology lab itself. An
invigilator will guide to the examination room and signal the start and end of
the examination. You are not required to bring anything to the examination.
Students should wear appropriate protective clothing which will be provided
by the University. You are encouraged to handle the specimens
but should not damage them in any way. Gloves will be provided.
All bags/coats etc. should be left in the locker room. There should be no
discussion with other colleagues awaiting the examination. Anyone found in
discussion with other students who have sat the examination prior to their
own assessment will be excluded from sitting the examination and will have
to resubmit to the assessment at the next opportunity. You should be aware
that several specimens will be changed throughout the examination.
If you have any queries regarding the examination or you are unable to attend
for any reason you should contact Hayley Robinson-Mitchell on Tel.0113
8123847 or e-mail: [email protected].
The Marking Scheme.
Name of examiner ……………………………...Name of candidate …………………………. Date …………………Start time……………..End time…………….
Sample
Identification
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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A,B,C,D
Differentiation between
tissue
Knowledge of issues
relevant to the specimen,
aspects of safety, knowledge
of preservation methods
Assessment of fitness
Ability to discuss the
intervention most
appropriate, when and how
to apply including knowledge
of relevant legislation
Key:
Comments of examiner
A: Excellent
B : Very good
C : Pass
D: Fail
Pass/Fail
‘Pass’ – Generally good overall, and though some aspects were considered ‘very good’, there were weaker moments in the examination, especially in terms of
judgement and most appropriate intervention. Nevertheless, all five assessment criteria were accomplished satisfactorily, even if there were moments of
hesitation, these hesitations were evidence of careful reflection. Candidate did not achieve a D in any of the assessment areas.
‘Fail – Weak, generally, the examination revealed fundamental weaknesses in two or more of the assessment criteria. Extended hesitations throughout,
candidate failed to give the examiner confidence in their knowledge and competency. Candidate achieved one or more Ds in the assessment criteria areas.
Hayley Robinson Mitchell