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Prepare, fill and store barrels for aging spirits

Prepare, fill and store barrels for aging spirits

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPTEC3004
State Code
OBN33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/05/2020
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
14/05/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare barrels for aging spirits such as whisky.This unit applies to those workers who work in operational roles in a distillery. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: This unit does not cover working with forklifts, which requires a forklift licence.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and maintain barrel condition
  • 1.1 Identify standards, regulations and guidance materials that cover the requirements of storing flammable and explosive materials
  • 1.2 Identify hazards associated with preparing, filling and storing barrels of spirits and manage risks
  • 1.3 Identify features of barrel, including type of wood, toast, size and age
  • 1.4 Check barrel wood for blemishes, leaks and unsavoury smells
  • 1.5 Hydrate barrel to check for leaks
  • 1.6 Seal wood to stop any leaks
  • 1.7 Check and tighten hoops where required
2. Fill barrel
  • 2.1 Transfer spirit into barrel
  • 2.2 Replace bung and seal
  • 2.3 Move barrel to storage area, using lifting equipment
  • 2.4 Complete records of barrel fill and storage conditions, as required by organisational procedures and Australian Tax Office (ATO) requirements
3. Store barrel
  • 3.1 Monitor conditions in barrel store to ensure they are safe
  • 3.2 Monitor barrels for any leakages
  • 3.3 Repair any leakages by tightening hoops or moistening staves
  • 3.4 Complete barrel records, in line with organisational and regulatory requirements
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