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Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs

Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHFAB323A
State Code
WA611
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2010
Field of Education
110103 - Food And Beverage Service
Original Release Date
18/10/2010
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up and conduct product tastings of alcoholic beverages.Some states and territories have legislative requirements in relation to service of alcohol that impact on the work activities described in this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 1.1 Identify and explore the characteristics of a range of both Australian and imported beers, spirits and liqueurs using sensory evaluation techniques.
  • 1.2 Review other information about beers, spirits and liqueurs to complement the sensory evaluation process.
  • 1.3 Develop informed opinions about beers, spirits and liqueurs to support work as a beverage specialist.
2 Handle, store and monitor beers, spirits and liqueur products.
  • 2.1 Store and cellar products according to particular requirements for different beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 2.2 Monitor product quality and recognise impaired quality based on a broad knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs.
3 Advise customers on beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 3.1 Provide accurate advice about Australian and imported beers, spirits and liqueurs to customers.
  • 3.2 Discuss the different styles and features of beers, spirits and liqueurs with customers, taking account of customer's level of knowledge.
  • 3.3 Assist customers in selecting beverages according to taste and price preferences.
  • 3.4 Resolve issues with beverage quality through accurate identification of faults and appropriate corrective action.
4 Extend and update own knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 4.1 Conduct formal and informalresearch to access current, accurate and relevant information about beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 4.2 Identify trends in customer tastes based on direct contact and workplace experience.
  • 4.3 Identify general trends in the liquor product market and apply to the workplace as appropriate.
  • 4.4 Provide informed input about beers, spirits and liqueurs to support workplace activities.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF642 SITHFAB304 Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs Unit of competency
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