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Operate an earth filtration process

Operate an earth filtration process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCEL3004
State Code
OAM02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
019905 - Food Science And Biotechnology
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and operate an earth filtration process using a range of filter media. The unit applies to individuals who work in a wine operations cellar environment and take responsibility for their own work using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the earth filtration process for operation
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm availability of required materials and services to meet production requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment relevant to the job requirements
  • 1.5 Prepare materials to meet production requirements
  • 1.6 Check equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Set the earth filtration process to meet production requirements
2. Operate and monitor the earth filtration process
  • 2.1 Start up the earth filtration process according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor process to confirm earth filtration meets specifications
  • 2.3 Identify and address non-conformance of product, process and equipment according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the earth filtration process
  • 3.1 Identify and implement appropriate shutdown procedures
  • 3.2 Dismantle equipment safely and prepare for cleaning
  • 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the earth filtration process and cleaning procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures and format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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