brewhouse processes
The processes and techniques through which raw materials are converted into fermentable substrate for beer manufacturing.
Brew house operators monitor the processes of mashing, lautering and boiling of raw materials. They make sure that the brewing vessels are clean correctly and timely. They supervise the work in the brew house and operate the brew house equipment to deliver brews of good quality within the specified time.
Competences and skills
49 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesgrain-for-beverages milling process
Milling process which combines advanced and conventional wet and dry milling. Milling methods of grain for beverages ensure good husk conservation and optimal grinding of the endosperm, which provide numerous advantages for the brewing process and final products.
ingredients for beer production
Basic ingredients of beer, which consist of water, a starch source such as malted barley, brewer's yeast to produce the fermentation and a flavouring such as hops.
lautering process
Process of lautering, where the mash is separated into clear, liquid wort and residual grain. Lautering usually takes three steps: mashout, recirculation and sparging.
mashing process
The process of mashing, where various grains are mixed with water and then heated. The influence of mashing on wort quality and character of the finished fermented beverage.
modern brewing systems
The most updated systems and best available techniques in the brewing industry.
wort boiling process
Process of wort boiling where the brewer adds hops to the wort and boils the mixture in a wort copper. The bitter compounds of the wort give the beer a longer shelf-life.
wort fining process
Transfer of the wort from the wort copper to the whirlpool to clean the wort of undissolved hops and protein flocks and ready it for cooling.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
12 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.
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.
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.
- Scope note
- 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.
exert quality control to processing food
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
measure density of liquids
Measuring the density of liquids, including oils, using instruments such as hygrometers, or oscillating tubes.
operate a heat treatment process
Apply heat treatment aimed at preparing and preserving half-finished or finished food products.
- Scope note
- It sometimes involves controlling the heat treatment process as well.
operate pneumatic conveyor chutes
Use air-conveyor chutes to transfer products or mixtures from containers to storage tanks.
sterilise fermentation tanks
Sterilise workspaces and equipment using hoses, scrapers, brushes, or chemical solutions.
support management of raw materials
Support management of raw materials and plants required by the department for production. Oversee the needs for material and notify when stock levels reach re-order levels.
tend grinding mill machine
Operate a grinding mill that grinds grains such as cereals, cocoa beans or coffee beans to obtain powders or pastes with different consistencies and grain sizes.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
Cross-sector
10 competencesadhere 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.
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.
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.
follow production schedule
Follow production schedule taking into account all requirements, times and needs. This schedule outlines what individual commodities must be produced in each time period and encapsulates various concerns like production, staffing, inventory, etc. It is usually linked to manufacturing where the plan indicates when and how much of each product will be demanded. Utilise all the information in the actual implementation of the plan.
manage medium term objectives
Monitor medium term schedules with budget estimations and reconciliation on a quarterly basis.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
measure pH
Measure acidity and alkalinity of beverages.
operate automated process control
Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.
digital
plan medium to long term objectives
Schedule long term objectives and immediate to short term objectives through effective medium-term planning and reconciliation processes.
tolerate strong smells
Tolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescleaning of reusable packaging
Methods of cleaning and disinfecting reusable packaging to prevent or remove deposits of organic or inorganic nature of the packaging.
- Scope note
- May refer to kegs in beer industry, bottles or other reusable packaging
mill operations
Details of milling operations related to grind size, particle size distribution, heat evolution. Milling processes for different cereals and grains.
milling machines
Milling and mills and their operation in theory and practice.
variety of beers
Variety of beers and their fermentation, ingredients and processes used during their production.
Cross-sector
3 competencesfinancial capability
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
health, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
temperature scales
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesassess cereal quality for brewing
Assessing barley variety, germination potential, moisture content, nitrogen content, and screening for grain size.
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.
green
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
measure the strength of distillation
Measuring the alcohol concentration based on the information in the spirit safe and maintaining the distillation process and the distillation strength within the parameters asked by regulations for taxation purposes.
monitor roasting
Monitor the roasting of coffee beans and grains for proper degree of roasting to produce the desired flavours and colours.
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
Monitor and control required temperatures in the different phases of production until the product reaches suitable properties according to specifications.
Cross-sector
6 competencesanalyse work-related written reports
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
comply with checklists
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
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.
provide improvement strategies
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.
write production reports
Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.