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Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process

Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPCEL3008
State Code
OAO24
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
25
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7886 FDFCEL2014A Operate the rotary vacuum filtration process Unit of competency