Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use and handle inert gases in solid or gaseous state including the manufacture of carbon dioxide bricks or snow.
The unit applies to individuals who work in cellar 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 apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Select gases appropriate to the task | 1.1 Identify and confirm workplace procedures 1.2 Confirm availability of appropriate gas or gases to meet workplace procedures 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 Determine risk factors based on the characteristics of the gas or gases to be used and handled |
2. Prepare and use gases in winery operations | 2.1 Select the appropriate gas handling equipment and prepare, set up and operate according to workplace procedures 2.2 Confirm that gas type and quantity delivered meets specification 2.3 Handle and monitor gas safely according to specific risk factors 2.4 Manufacture carbon dioxide bricks or snow according to workplace procedures 2.5 Identify and address non-conformance of product, process and equipment |
3. Complete gas handling operations | 3.1 Shut equipment down according to workplace procedures 3.2 Prepare equipment for cleaning following safe work practices 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 |
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 | Calculate and monitor amount of gas required for the 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)