This unit of competency has been developed for the laboratory stream of the wine sector. It applies to equipment used in laboratories, cellar and field testing for the wine industry. Maintenance tasks include identification of faults, minor repairs and maintenance and notification of requirements for major repairs, according to enterprise procedures. All operations must comply with relevant standards, appropriate procedures and/or enterprise requirements. |
Record laboratory data, and | ||
Perform basic analytical tests, or | ||
Perform basic microbiological tests, or | ||
Perform packaging quality control procedures | ||
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Perform pre-use checks of wine testing equipment | Wine testing equipment pre-use checks are performed in accordance with enterprise procedures Safety checks are performed in accordance with relevant enterprise and instrumental procedures Faulty or unsafe components and equipment are identified and reported to appropriate personnel Instrument log books are completed to enterprise requirements |
Perform set-up checks | Equipment is started up according to operating procedures Equipment performance is checked for accuracy according to operating procedures Results of pre-start checks are recorded according to operating procedures Out-of-specification equipment is quarantined |
Assist with equipment maintenance | All equipment work areas are cleaned during and after equipment use Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines Basic maintenance is performed in accordance with enterprise procedures Equipment is cleaned and stored according to enterprise and/or manufacturer specifications or procedures Damaged or worn equipment is identified and replaced, repaired or disposed of as appropriate |
Maintain records | Equipment logs are maintained in accordance with enterprise procedures Information on unsafe or faulty equipment is recorded and reported as per enterprise procedures |
Required skills |
Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace. Ability to: Access and interpret technical information Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment Confirm availability of necessary materials, equipment and services Confirm equipment status and condition. This may include: confirmation that test equipment is operating accurately recognising and rejecting contaminated or faulty glassware and equipment safety checks replacing consumables instrument setting Monitor test equipment to identify out-of-standard results or non-compliance Take corrective action in response to out-of-standard results, anomalies or non-compliance Report and/or record corrective action according to workplace procedures Sort, collect, treat, recycle or dispose of waste Shut down equipment Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards Use oral communication skills/language 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 |
Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace. Knowledge of: Operational principles and methods for equipment use Basic sources of error in equipment operation and their control Role and importance of correct equipment checking and testing Basic equipment maintenance procedures Correct occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures Enterprise communication and reporting procedures Function of key components of the instrument Effects of environmental conditions and controls on testing Procedures and responsibility for reporting problems Recording requirements and procedures |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of ability to: perform set-up pre-use checks and shutdown procedures check basic equipment using standard procedures obtain readings of the required accuracy and precision recognise non-standard behaviour of instruments assist with maintaining equipment in working order follow all relevant OHS requirements follow enterprise recording and reporting procedures. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to: personal protective clothing and equipment as required work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements standard laboratory equipped with appropriate spectrometers standard laboratory equipped with appropriate equipment and reference manuals SOPs, calibration standards and procedures, maintenance procedures. documentation and recording requirements and procedures. |
Method of assessment | This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. |
Guidance information for assessment | To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
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 may include: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specifications production schedules instructions work notes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) manufacturer instructions verbal direction from laboratory manager, supervisor or senior operator |
Equipment | Equipment may vary and should include that listed in test procedure or directions for conducting analyses. Typical equipment may include: balances, pipettes, burettes and volumetric glassware optical microscopes melting point apparatus, viscometers and hardness testing equipment conductivity meters and pH meters noise meters and blasting meters disintegration apparatus, thermometers, incubators and water baths colorimeters/spectrometers and polarimeters compaction rammers and soil classification equipment instrument chart recorders, penetrometers, force measuring equipment and tensiometers mixing and separating equipment, such as centrifuges, rifflers and splitters, and mixers hydrometers (e.g. baumé, specific gravity and alcoholometers) turbidity meters refractometers calipers |
Equipment status | Confirming equipment status involves: checking that hygiene and sanitation standards, safety standards and pre-start requirements are met, and that equipment is operational checking the operation of measuring instrumentation |
Unit sector | Wine operations |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.