Interpret Layout Plans

INTERPRETING
LAYOUT PLAN
OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain the meanings of signs and symbol used in

lay outing plan for fish processing activity;
2. Interpret layout plan for fish processing area

according to standard set;
Different Fish Processing Activities
• Processing raw materials like fish involves several activities from
start to finish.
• These activities must be done in an orderly manner. The following
are the activities involved in processing fish:
• 1. Receiving. This is when the raw materials are sorted and graded
according to their size, species, and quality. Segregation of suitable raw
materials from unsuitable ones are done in this activity.
• 2. Preparation. This activity involves preparing the fish for processing. It
includes steps such as washing, eviscerating or removal of internal organs,
cutting, brining, and pre-cooking the fish by steaming, blanching, or
• 3. Processing/sterilizing. The fish undergoes final processing and
complete sterilization to become a processed finished product.
• 4. Storing. Proper storing of finished fishery products such as canned
or bottled fish, smoked fish, pickled fish, and salted fish should be
placed in controlled storage room in order to extend the its shelf life.
• 5. Packaging. This activity involves the wrapping or enclosing
processed food and fish products either in bottles or in cans in order to
protect and preserve the finished products.
• 6. Labeling. Any form of attachment to the products that gives the
correct information regarding it. It maybe a tag, picture, brand,
trademark or other description that tells about what the product can
offer.
Signs and Symbols Used in a Layout Plan for
Fish Processing Activities
• The nature of food processing activities done greatly affects
how resources should be physically arranged inside the food
processing area.
• A flow chart is a diagram that uses graphic symbols to depict
the flow of a process or activity. It is sometimes called as flow
diagram.
• There are several symbols that can be used in making a
flowchart but the following are some of the basic signs and
symbols used to depict fish processing activities.
Interpreting Food Processing Room Layout Plan
• A layout is the detailed drawing of the physical arrangement of

the all the resources that will occupy a certain space or area.
These resources may include the furniture, equipment, different
rooms or area, workers, etc.
• Layout planning is deciding the best arrangement of all these
resources. A layout plan must consider two major aspects,
these are hygiene and economy.
Advantages of an ideal layout
• 1. Economies in Handling
• Cost on handling materials can be cut down by planning a layout that taking long
distance movements is avoided and specific handling operations are eliminated.
• 2. Effective Use of Available Area
• Proper planning of the food processing layout should be done since every space
available is valuable especially in urban areas.
• 3. Minimization of Production Delays
• Layout is a significant factor in the timely execution of processes especially during
bulk production. An ideal layout eliminates such causes of delays as shortage of
space, long-distance movements of materials, spoiled work and thus contributes to the
speedy execution of orders.
• 4. Improved Quality Control
• Quality of the products is foremost to any food processing. Thus,
inspection and quality assurance should be done in all stages of
manufacturing to ensure better quality control.
• 5. Avoidance of Bottlenecks
• refer to any place in a production process where materials tend to pile
up or are produced at a lower speed than the previous or subsequent
operations. Bottlenecks are caused by inadequate machine capacity,
inadequate storage space or low speed on part of the operators. The
results of bottlenecks are delays in productions schedules,
congestion, accidents and wastage of floor area. All these may be
overcome with an efficient layout.
• 6. Better Production Control
• A good food processing layout is a requirement to have a production
of a right type product, at the right time at a reasonable cost. A good
layout provides production control officers with a systematic basis
upon which to build organization and operational procedures.
• 7. Improve Utilization of Labor
• Time spent of workers in doing their jobs contribute to a productive
operation. This is achieved by having good and effective layout
design in handling the flow of materials in every processes.
• 8. Improve the Morale of Workers
• A good layout can make way for better working condition, better
worker facilities, reduced number of accidents, and increased
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PROCESSING AREA
TRIMMING
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TEACHER’S TABLE
CREATE A LAYOUT OF YOUR
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INTERPRETING

1. Explain the meanings of signs and symbol used in

2. Interpret layout plan for fish processing area

• A layout is the detailed drawing of the physical arrangement of

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