FBPCEL2007 — Prepare and make additions and finings

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• accessing workplace information to identify requirements for adding finings and additions
• selecting and fitting appropriate personal protective equipment
• checking supply and status of materials before commencing additions and finings operation
• preparing and confirming status of equipment and services before commencing additions and finings process
• setting up and starting the additions and finings process
• monitoring the additions and finings process
• taking corrective action in response to non-conformance results
• shutting down the process after additions and finings operations are completed
• conducting work according to environmental and workplace health and safety requirements

Knowledge evidence

• purpose of additions and fining that is used and the links between additions and finings and other processes used in wine operations
• basic operating principles of preparing and making additions and finings
• quality characteristics of product and materials used and effect on process outcome
• main additions and finings mixing techniques and how these techniques can affect the characteristics of the wine:
• pumping over
• gas mixing
• rummaging
• stirring
• submersible mixers
• in-place mixers/tank agitators
• portable guth agitators
• methods for adding:
• venturi
• dosing
• direct, tipping in or pumping in while wine mixing
• methods used to monitor the process
• common causes of non-conformance results for product, process and equipment and corrective action required including:
• issues that can be rectified
• issues that must be reported
• responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace including:
• health and safety hazards associated with the additions and finings process
• methods for controlling risks associated with health and safety hazards, including confined space entry
• responsibilities for identifying and controlling environmental issues
• workplace procedures and responsibility for:
• reporting problems
• shutting down the process
• cleaning
• handling waste
• recording required information

Foundation skills

• Reading: Comprehend instructions in workplace documents
• Writing: Complete workplace documents in required format
• Numeracy: Perform calculations required to weigh or measure materials required for process Interpret symbols or numbers during monitoring of process
• Navigate the world of work: Apply workplace procedures and legislative responsibilities to own role
• Interact with others: Use required communication mode to report operational information to relevant personnel
• Get the work done: Plan, sequence and implement tasks according to set routines and procedures Respond to routine problems using workplace instructions and procedures

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