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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills include

Note The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace

access workplace information to identify waxing requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary equipment materials services and personnel

liaise with other work areas

apply confined space entry policy and procedures

prepare tank for waxing This may include

positioning valves and components

removing tartrates

drying tank surface

removing waste from tank

preentry checks on tank and atmosphere

prepare wax for use This may include

selecting appropriate wax

blending wax to meet specification

following appropriate handling procedures

confirm equipment status and condition

remove top layer of wax on tank surfaces This may include

manual scraping

using a gas torch

utilising cold scrape methods

apply wax to tank surfaces This may include

spraying hot melt wax onto surface

melting wax into tank surface using a blowtorch

operate equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

monitor waxing process This may include monitoring

wax temperature

surface coverage area and depth

burn on effectiveness

integrity of seal of tank surface

atmosphere in tank

equipment operation

apply OHS principles policies and procedures including those associated with

confined space entry

working on ladders or scaffolding

working with hazardous substances

return tank to operating order This may include

positioning valves or door

carrying out checks and inspections to confirm effectiveness of waxing

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results or noncompliance

report andor record corrective action as required

sort collect treat recycle or dispose of waste

shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation

shut down equipment in response to routine shutdown requirements

record workplace information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

clean waxing equipment

identify rectify andor report environmental noncompliance

apply OHS principles policies and procedures associated with a Hot Work permit according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skillslanguage to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge includes

Note The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace

purpose and principles of waxing tanks

safe handling and storage of waxes used

functions of waxes and related equipment and materials

waxing requirements for specific tanks This includes tanks with damage and different wax mix preparation requirements

purpose of personal protective clothing and equipment

methods used to render tanks safe to wax including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

equipment settings required for operating waxing equipment

inspection points for waxing

regulatory requirements as they affect immediate responsibilities for waxing

types of waste generated by both the waxing and the cleaning process and related collection treatment and disposal requirements

requirements to liaise or advise related work areas

reporting and recording systems

tank waxing procedures and specifications

OHS hazards and controls including

confined space entry

using hazardous substances

working on ladders and scaffolding

procedures for returning tanks to operation

OHS hazards and controls associated with a Hot Work permit where relevant

Evidence Required

Range Statement


The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures	Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information	Workplace information can include: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specifications production schedules or instructions routine maintenance schedules work notes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manufacturer instructions verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator
Preparation and waxing materials	Preparation and waxing materials may include: cleaning and sanitising chemicals, paraffin, micro wax and beeswax
Equipment	Equipment used to prepare and wax tanks depends on specific requirements and would normally include: hoses spraying unit burning on equipment scaffolding ventilation unit scrapers air blowers air driers
Tank entry equipment	Tank entry equipment may include: harness rope breathing apparatus medical air supply buddy bottle ladder fire extinguisher oxygen monitor
Services	Services depend on specific requirements. Examples include: high-pressure water or steam, and gas
Preparing equipment for cleaning	Preparing equipment for cleaning includes: confirming that all waste materials have been cleared and equipment is correctly locked out, tagged out or isolated as required by operating procedures
Work	Work may be: carried out in confined spaces
Work hazards	Work may involve exposure to: chemical, dangerous or hazardous substances
Workplace information	Workplace information may be: print or screen based