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LO: To understand what a standard component is and to be able to explain why they are used by manufacturers. Must: be able to say what a standard component is and give 3 examples Should: be able to give 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using standard components
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LO: To understand what a standard component is and to be able to explain why they are used by manufacturers Must: be able to say what a standard component is and give 3 examples Should: be able to give 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using standard components Could: give more than 3 advantages and more than 3 disadvantages of the use of standard components in Mass Production
Standard Component: Definition A Standard Component is part of a product which is bought ready made. They can be used at home, in the test kitchen, by small catering establishments, or in a factory. They are used to save time, space, labour, and therefore money.
Examples of Standard Components Ready made Icing and frosting Breadcrumbs Prepared vegetables These are parts of a food product that can be bought ready made. Examples include: Grated Cheese Sauces Pizza Bases / mixes Ready made pastry / pastry mixes Chopped herbs and spice blends
Example Exam Question What standard components could be used in the production of these products: (8 Marks) Chocolate Gateau Quorn and Vegetable Pasta Bake Chicken and Mushroom Pie Pizza
Task: Your group is planning the production of a traditionally made luxury Italian pizza. You must decide: • Which parts of the product should be the standard component (at least 1). Things to discuss: • Can a traditional product use a standard component? • A luxury product has to be high quality – will this be a problem? • Will saving cost change the quality? • Which standard component will save the most space, time and room for error in the factory? • Which part of the product needs to be the most consistent?
Example Exam Question Peter’s Pasta Company buy a standardcomponent basic tomato sauce from a specialist supplier. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of them doing this. (6 Marks) Remember if you see the words Explain, Summarise, or Discuss , you must write a paragraph: do not use bullet points!
LO Review: To understand what a standard component is and to be able to explain why they are used by manufacturers Must: be able to say what a standard component is and give 3 examples Should: be able to give 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using standard components Could: give more than 3 advantages and more than 3 disadvantages of the use of standard components in Mass Production