Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate crushing equipment in a wine cellar environment and may involve work in confined spaces.
The unit applies to individuals who work in winemaking operations and take responsibility for their own work. Individuals generally work under supervision but have some autonomy and accountability for their own work.
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 are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. Users are advised to check with the relevant state or territory health and safety workplace authority for advice on confined space entry.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare the crushing process for operation | 1.1 Identify and confirm production requirements 1.2 Confirm availability and prepare product and materials to meet crushing requirements 1.3 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety hazards and controls according to workplace procedures 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment required for production 1.5 Prepare materials to meet production requirements 1.6 Check equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures 1.7 Set up the process to meet production requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the crushing process | 2.1 Start up the crushing process according to workplace procedures 2.2 Monitor crushing process to confirm crushed product meets specifications 2.3 Identify and address non-conformance product, process and equipment according to workplace procedures |
3. Shut down the crushing process | 3.1 Identify and implement appropriate shutdown procedures 3.2 Dismantle equipment safely and prepare for cleaning 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the crushing process and cleaning procedures 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Comprehend instructions in workplace documents |
Writing | Complete workplace documents in required format |
Numeracy | Perform calculations relating to measurements, quantities and operational specifications Interpret symbols and numbers during monitoring of process |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures and legislative responsibilities to own role |
Interact with others | Use required communication mode to report operational information to relevant personnel |
Get the work done | Plan, sequence and implement tasks according to set routines and procedures Respond to routine problems using workplace instructions and procedures |
Sectors
Cellar Operations (CEL)