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Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs

Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHFAB031
State Code
OEA77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
110103 - Food And Beverage Service
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to evaluate a range of local and imported beers, spirits and liqueurs; provide advice to customers on their selection; and continuously extend personal product knowledge.The unit applies to hospitality, retail, breweries and wholesale organisations that sell beers, spirits and liqueurs.It applies to personnel who operate independently or with limited guidance from others and who have substantial specialist knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs. This includes beverage sales consultants, bar specialists, sommeliers, and senior bar and food and beverage attendants.The sale and service of alcohol is subject to the provisions of Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) law in each state and territory of Australia.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 1.1. Identify and examine the characteristics of Australian and imported beers, spirits and liqueurs using sensory evaluation techniques.
  • 1.2. Review other information about beers, spirits and liqueurs to complement 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 liqueurs.
  • 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 of beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 2.3. Resolve issues with beverage quality through corrective action.
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 different styles and features of beers, spirits and liqueurs, taking account of customer level of knowledge.
  • 3.3. Determine business considerations when providing advice and make adjustments accordingly.
  • 3.4. Assist customers in selecting beverages according to taste, price preferences and other specific customer needs.
4. Extend and update knowledge of beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 4.1. Conduct formal and informal research to access current, accurate and relevant information about beers, spirits and liqueurs.
  • 4.2. Identify customer taste trends based on customer contact and workplace interactions.
  • 4.3. Source information on current and emerging beverage service trends and customer preferences.
  • 4.4. Provide informed input about beers, spirits and liqueurs to support organisational activities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR79 SITHFAB011 Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs Unit of competency