Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a beer filtration 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 beer filtration 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 the filtration process for operation | 1.1 Confirm availability of required materials according to operating requirements 1.2 Confirm availability of services according to operating requirements 1.3 Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and ensure correct fit 1.4 Conduct pre-start checks of equipment according to operator instructions, including checking that hygiene and sanitation standards are met 1.5 Set the filtration process to meet production requirements |
2. Operate and monitor the beer filtration system | 2.1 Start up beer filtration equipment according to operating procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment and control points to confirm performance is maintained within specification 2.3 Undertake blending of beer according to workplace procedures, as part of filtration process 2.4 Confirm system and sub-system outputs meet specifications 2.5 Identify, rectify and/or report out-of-specification product, process and equipment performance 2.6 Record production and other workplace information according to workplace procedures |
3. Shut down the filtration system | 3.1 Shut down the system safely according to operating procedures 3.2 Clean and maintain equipment to meet the workplace cleaning schedule and procedural requirements 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 | Interpret and comprehend information relevant to job role |
Writing | Record operating, routine maintenance and shutdown information in required format |
Numeracy | Monitor and interpret production and process data Monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the process |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures and relevant legislative requirements applicable to own role and responsibilities |
Get the work done | Plan and organise resources required to process Address problems directly related to own role |
Sectors
Operational (OPR)