Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Coopering
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Identify and respond to timber and material properties |
1.1 |
Types of timber and inherent characteristics are analysed to select the optimum timber for the product |
1.2 |
Characteristics and properties of oak are identified and considered |
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1.3 |
Properties and impacts of metals are identified and considered |
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2 |
Respond to the impact of the barrel properties on wine product |
2.1 |
Cause and effects on the product of controlled oxidation is considered and responded to |
2.2 |
Cause and effects on the product of barrel maturation is considered and responded to |
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2.3 |
Cause and effect of the fermentation in barrel is considered and responded to |
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2.4 |
Impact of seasoning on the barrel timber components and the product are considered as a factor in determination of seasoning requirements |
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3 |
Prepare for production |
3.1 |
Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to coopering operations are verified and complied with |
3.2 |
Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel |
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3.3 |
Barrel production sequence is planned |
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3.4 |
Procedures are determined for checking quality at each stage of the process |
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3.5 |
Suitable work area is selected for the task |
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3.6 |
Tools and equipment suitable for the work are selected and checked for safe operation |
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4 |
Select and prepare components |
4.1 |
Materials, hardware, fittings and attachments are collected |
4.2 |
Fixing and joining devices are selected in accordance with work instructions and type of materials to be joined |
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4.3 |
Jigs are selected and checked for suitability of purpose |
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4.4 |
Components, including staves and heads, are machined and prepared to specification |
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5 |
Assemble components |
5.1 |
Components are laid out and joined using jigs, appropriate fastenings and clamping devices |
5.2 |
Hand and/or power tools and equipment are used as required |
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5.3 |
Assembled components are checked for compliance with specifications |
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5.4 |
Components are prepared, assembled, fitted and checked in accordance with specification |
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6 |
Finish the product |
6.1 |
Product is lined in accordance with specification |
6.2 |
Product is tested for leakage and faults are repaired |
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6.3 |
Decorative features or fittings are fitted and secured to specification |
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6.4 |
Product is sanded and prepared for coating |
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6.5 |
Product is coated in accordance with specification and intended commercial application |
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7 |
Clean work area/s and maintain equipment |
7.1 |
Faulty and/or defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
7.2 |
Finished products are organised and stored in holding area |
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7.3 |
Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures |
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7.4 |
Tools and equipment used are cleaned; inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures |
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7.5 |
Equipment and work area clean-up is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures |
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7.6 |
Records and reports are completed to workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Work order includes: |
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Appropriate personnel include: |
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Barrels include: |
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Timbers include: |
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Oak properties include: |
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Metals include: |
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Barrel maturation: |
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Seasoning impact includes: |
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Production sequence includes: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Jigs include: |
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Coopering components include: |
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Checking includes: |
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Lining includes: |
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Testing includes: |
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Repair of leakage faults include: |
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Decorative features or fittings include: |
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Coating includes: |
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Waste includes: |
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Records and reports include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to LMFCP2002A Produce barrels using non-fired processes
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73