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Carry out inert gas handling operations

Carry out inert gas handling operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCEL2008
State Code
OAN15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
019905 - Food Science And Biotechnology
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7890 FDFCEL2018A Carry out inert gas handling operations Unit of competency