Modification History
This unit supersedes but is not equivalent to FDFCELHSB Handle spirits.
April 2012: Minor typographical corrections.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This specialist unit has been developed for the cellar stream of the wine sector. It covers the skills and knowledge required to handle spirits to standards set by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to cellar operations staff in a wine or spirit making enterprise. Spirit handling may be carried out as part of spirit production, wine de-alcoholising, spirit transfers, spirit maturation and fortification. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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FDFCEL2019A |
Carry out transfer operations |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Use spirit knowledge to complete production requirements |
1.1 Spirit is located and identified using workplace system 1.2 Spirit handling and storage requirements are identified 1.3 Equipment is checked to ensure availability and readiness for use 1.4 Equipment is set up to meet requirements, as required 1.5 Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition as required 1.6 Out-of-specification product, process and equipment performance is identified, rectified and/or reported 1.7 Drainings are collected, treated, disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures and ATO requirements 1.8 Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines |
2. Record information |
2.1 Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format to meet ATO requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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. Ability to:
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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. Knowledge of:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
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Method of assessment |
This unit should be assessed together with 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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Policies and procedures |
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements |
Workplace information |
Workplace information can include:
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Equipment |
Equipment may include:
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Services |
Services may include:
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Information systems |
Information systems may be:
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Work hazards |
Work may involve exposure to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Wine operations |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.