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Carry out hot water treatment

Carry out hot water treatment

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT2016
State Code
OAN01
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
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to treat grape vine cuttings with hot water to meet industry standards.The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures to use hot water treatment for cuttings in a vineyard.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 for hot water treatment
  • 1.1 Confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment relevant to the job requirements
  • 1.4 Ensure cuttings are available and ready for use
  • 1.5 Clean and set up the hot water treatment (HWT) tank and cool down tank to remove foreign matter and contaminants according to industry standard
  • 1.6 Prepare water for hot water treatment, hydration and cool down according to specifications
  • 1.7 Check, maintain and calibrate equipment to meet production specifications
2. Treat cuttings
  • 2.1 Load cuttings into treatment basket and lower into HWT according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor temperature and control parameters according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Lower cuttings into the cool down tank according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify and address non-conformances
3. Carry out post-treatment procedures
  • 3.1 Unload treatment basket according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Store and label treated cuttings according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Check chlorine levels and sanitation requirements for water quality according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Collect and dispose of waste according to workplace environmental and waste management procedures
  • 3.5 Record treatment information and complete logs or batch information according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7998 FDFWGG2020A Carry out hot water treatment Unit of competency