Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and operate an earth filtration process using a range of filter media.
The unit applies to individuals who work in a wine operations cellar environment and take responsibility for their own work using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
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. Prepare the earth filtration process for operation | 1.1 Identify job requirements 1.2 Confirm availability of required materials and services to meet production 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 relevant to the job requirements 1.5 Prepare materials to meet production requirements 1.6 Check equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures 1.7 Set the earth filtration process to meet production requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the earth filtration process | 2.1 Start up the earth filtration process according to workplace procedures 2.2 Monitor process to confirm earth filtration meets specifications 2.3 Identify and address non-conformance of product, process and equipment according to workplace procedures |
3. Shut down the earth filtration 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 earth filtration process and cleaning procedures 3.4 Record workplace information according to workplace procedures and format |
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 Problem solve issues as they arise |
Sectors
Cellar Operations (CEL)