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carbonation operator

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Carbonation operators perform the injection of carbonation into beverages.

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Competences
27
Groups
4
Essential
12
Optional
15

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carbonation techniques

The process of dissolving carbon dioxide in a liquid, usually under high pressure, the variety of carbonation techniques such as bottle conditioning (priming), spunding, krausening, and force carbonating.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

Occupation specific

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tend bottle cork machine

Tend bottle cork machine in order to ensure the preservation of the product, its character, and ideal conditions.

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apply GMP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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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.
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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.

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check bottles for packaging

Check bottles for packaging. Apply bottle testing procedures to verify if the bottle is fit for containing food and beverage products. Follow legal or company specifications for bottling.

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clean food and beverage machinery

Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in the production process.

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Clean metal vessels: Clean the interior of metal drums using steam-cleaning apparatus, or the interiors of barrels by rinsing them with water and alcohol. Clean mixers: Perform cleaning of mixers on a daily basis, and perform cleaning at shutdowns thoroughly. Follow security procedures.
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manage carbonation levels

Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.

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perform carbonation processes

Perform carbonation processes which refer to the infusion of carbon dioxide under high pressure in order to obtain effervescent beverages such as sodas, sparkling wines, and beverages.

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tend beverage gasifier equipment

Tend beverage gasifier equipment which is usually made by a machine coupled with a gasifier.

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adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

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apply 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.
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be at ease in unsafe environments

Be at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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Sector-specific

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biochemical processes of cider production

For example, the conversion of sugar to alcohol and the importance of pH levels during fermentation.

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fermentation processes of beverages

Fermentation processes related to the conversion of sugar to alcohol, gases and acids. 

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processes of foods and beverages manufacturing

Raw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.

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health, safety and hygiene legislation

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

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Optional skills and competences 11 competences

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detect flaws in bottles

Detect possible flaws in bottles and take decisions about the bottles and the lot being produced, and reject bottles that do not suit the production.

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dispose food waste

Dispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety matters according to legislations.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.

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execute chilling processes to food products

Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half prepared food. Ensure safety and nutrition qualities of frozen goods and preserve products in accordance with specified temperatures.

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keep machines oiled for steady functioning

Oil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.

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label samples

Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

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monitor centrifugal separators

Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.

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monitor filling machines

Monitoring filling, weighting, and packing machines.

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carry out checks of production plant equipment

Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipment.

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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.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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