honey constituents
Components of honey such as fructose, water, glucose and other type of sugars and their interactions in the production/extraction of honey products.
Honey extractors operate machines to extract liquid honey from honeycombs. They place decapped honeycombs in honey-extracting machine baskets to empty honeycombs.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
3 competenceshoney extractors types
Mechanical devices used in the extraction of honey from honeycombs without destroying the comb.
honey varieties
Varieties of honey based on how they are processed. Some examples: comb honey, strained honey, chunk honey, extracted honey, pressed honey, crystallised or granulated honey, and creamed honey.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencecentrifugal force
Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. Application to machines that use centrifugal forces.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
6 competencesclean honey from pollen
Clean honey from pollen if the requirement is having a clear honey liquid. Identifies honey impurities, such as wax, body parts of bees, or dust.
differentiate honey depending on the origin
Differentiate types of honey depending on the origin, such as honeydew honey, blossom honey, monofloral honey, and polyfloral honey.
handle honeycombs
Handle honeycombs carefully. Place combs into machine. Remove them when empty and place them in vacant supers. Care for the integrity of the honeycomb, and extract as much honey as possible.
monitor food production documentation
Conducting document control during different stages of production to monitor production steps and quality.
remove wax from honeycombs
Remove the wax on honeycombs, which covers and fills in cells before centrifugation.
tend honey extraction machine
Operate a machine such as radial or tangential extractors that extracts honey from combs.
Sector-specific
2 competencesapply GMP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
Cross-sector
3 competencesapply HACCP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmonitor centrifugal separators
Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.
operate centrifuges
Adjust working condition as speed and time of centrifuges according to the requirements of the product in process. Operate centrifuges.
Cross-sector
5 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
perform cleaning duties
Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.