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Operate and monitor a beer filtration process

Operate and monitor a beer filtration process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPBEV3004
State Code
ODL65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a beer filtration process to make bright beer.This unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for filtering beer in a brewery. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a beer filtration process and associated equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the filtration process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm beer is available to meet production requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm availability of services according to operating requirements
  • 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing, and ensure correct fit
  • 1.4 Conduct pre-start checks of equipment according to operator instructions, including checking that hygiene and sanitisation standards are met
  • 1.5 Set the filtration process to meet production requirements
2. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 2.1 Start up beer filtration equipment according to safe operating procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment and control points to minimise dissolved oxygen, and confirm performance is maintained within specification
  • 2.3 Undertake blending of beer as part of filtration process, as required of product specification
  • 2.4 Confirm system and sub-system outputs meet specifications
  • 2.5 Undertake microbiology testing at control points for risk of bacterial infection or wild yeast contamination
  • 2.6 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product, process and equipment performance
  • 2.7 Record production and other workplace information according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the filtration system
  • 3.1 Shut down the system safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and maintain equipment to meet the workplace cleaning schedule and procedural requirements
  • 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures
  • 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBF66 FBPOPR2015 Operate a beer filtration process Unit of competency
BBH03 FBPOPR2013 Operate a bright beer tank process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHA7 FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification