Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace. Ability to: Access workplace information to identify requirements Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment Liaise with other work areas Confirm supply of necessary materials equipment and services. This may include selecting the appropriate sterilising techniques Handle sterilising agents safely and correctly Prepare sterilisers as required Prepare materials and equipment for sterilising. This includes rendering equipment safe to sterilise. It may also involve removing faulty equipment from service (e.g. chipped glass), correctly wrapping, labelling, loading and sealing Use appropriate sterilising techniques. This may include activities to prevent cross-contamination Set up, start up and operate sterilising equipment according to workplace procedures Return equipment to operating order after sterilisation Maintain and store sterilisers and related equipment according to workplace procedures Carry out relevant checks and inspections. This may include: checking pressure equipment calibration status performing safety checks use of autoclave tape, chemical indicators and spore strips sterility control plates Record sterilisation data in required format Use appropriate sample handling and transfer techniques to maintain aseptic environment. This may include: streaking swabbing pouring pipetting Maintain appropriate personal hygiene standards according to workplace procedures Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards and hygiene requirements Record workplace information Take samples according to enterprise procedures Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance according to enterprise procedures Use oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor Work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce |