Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate the rotary vacuum filtration process to filter juice product or wine.
The unit applies to individuals who work in winemaking operations 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 rotary vacuum filtration process for operation | 1.1 Identify and confirm production requirements 1.2 Confirm availability and prepare product and materials to meet filtration requirements 1.3 Confirm environmental guidelines and identify potential health and safety in the workplace hazards and controls in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements 1.5 Confirm availability and prepare product and materials are available and ready for operation 1.6 Check equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures 1.7 Set the process to meet filtration requirements and job requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the rotary vacuum filtration process | 2.1 Start up the rotary vacuum filtration process according to workplace procedures 2.2 Monitor rotary vacuum filtration process to confirm the filtration meets specification 2.3 Identify and address non-conformance product, process and equipment performance |
3. Shut down the rotary vacuum 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 rotary vacuum filtration 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 Problem solve issues as they arise |
Sectors
Cellar Operations (CEL)