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Operate the pressing process

Operate the pressing process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCEL3005
State Code
OAN19
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate pressing equipment in winemaking. It may involve work in confined spaces.The unit applies to individuals who work in winemaking operations 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 pressing process for operation
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm production 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 required for production
  • 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 process to meet production requirements
2. Operate and monitor the pressing process
  • 2.1 Start up the pressing process according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor production process to confirm pressed product meets specifications
  • 2.3 Identify and address non-conformances in product, process and equipment according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the pressing 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 pressing process and cleaning procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7877 FDFCEL2005A Operate the pressing process Unit of competency