Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a bright beer tank process.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy in a food processing environment. It typically applies to the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of a bright beer tank process and associated equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work 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 bright beer tank process for operation | 1.1 Confirm beer is available to meet production requirements 1.2 Confirm availability of services according to workplace procedures and requirements 1.3 Check equipment to confirm readiness for use according to workplace procedures 1.4 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit 1.5 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions |
2. Operate and monitor bright beer tanks and equipment | 2.1 Start up the system and receive beer from filtration process according to work health and safety and operating procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment and control points, adjusting temperature, pressure and carbon dioxide to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Confirm system and sub-system outputs meet specification 2.4 Undertake testing to ensure yeast effectiveness and freedom from bacterial contamination 2.5 Transfer bright beer to filling and packaging stations according to workplace procedures 2.6 Record production and other workplace information according to workplace procedures |
3. Shut down the system | 3.1 Shut down the system safely according to operating procedures 3.2 Clean and maintain equipment to meet workplace cleaning schedule and procedural requirements 3.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures according to workplace 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 | Interpret workplace and standard operating procedures relevant to job role Interpret production requirements |
Writing | Record operating, routine maintenance and shutdown information on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Monitor and interpret production and process control indicators and data Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Identify skills, knowledge and experience required for performing own role in the workplace Ask questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Communicate and report operational and safety information to relevant personnel Use modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm understanding when conducting operational start-up and shutdown procedures |
Get the work done | Access and interpret process control panels and system Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Identify out-of-specification standards and maintain quality specifications Confirm equipment status and condition Interpret process and equipment information to monitor process and respond to abnormal performance and variations |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)