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Handle and store spirits

Handle and store spirits

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCEL3001
State Code
OAN84
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 handle and store spirits in wine or spirit making workplaces. This unit applies to individuals working in either a distillation facility or in a winery where they handle spirits as part of the fortification process of wine.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 to handle spirits
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm job requirements
  • 1.2 Identify applicable spirit handling and storage workplace procedures, environmental guidelines and legislative requirements
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment relevant to the job requirements
  • 1.4 Identify health and safety in the workplace hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
2. Undertake spirit handling and storage activities
  • 2.1 Locate and identify spirit according to job requirements
  • 2.2 Confirm sampling and testing requirements for spirit
  • 2.3 Identify equipment needed and check to ensure availability, safety and readiness for use
  • 2.4 Set up equipment to meet job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Operate and monitor equipment to ensure job requirements are being met
  • 2.6 Identify and address non-conformance results according to workplace procedures
3. Finalise sprit handling activities
  • 3.1 Shut down equipment safely according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Collect, treat, dispose of or recycle draining waste according to workplace procedures and relevant legislation
  • 3.3 Record workplace information to meet workplace requirements and relevant legislation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7884 FDFCEL2012A Handle spirits Unit of competency