oil seed process
Oil seed process from cleaning the oil bearing seed, decorticating the seed, crushing, conditioning and heating, to filtering and neutralising.
Oilseed pressers operate hydraulic presses that extracts oil from oilseed.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencemechanical tools
Various type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemaintain hydraulic press
Tend hydraulic press to extract oil from seeds.
Sector-specific
13 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.
clean waste materials from machines
Clean waste materials from machine using the adequate equipment or appliances as to ensure smooth operations, avoid accidents, and maintain clean working place.
- Scope note
- Clean seeds: clean oil bearing seed. Remove contaminants to prevent damage to the machines.
crush seeds
Crush seeds by passing the seeds or kernels between steel rollers.
ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
exert quality control to processing food
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
manage moisture of seeds
Managing moisture levels of oil seeds and adjust process accordingly.
perform preliminary operations for oil extraction
Perform preliminary operations to raw materials such as cracking, shelling and dehulling before the oil extraction.
refine edible oils
Refine edible oils to make them suitable for human consumption. Remove impurities and toxic substances performing processes such as bleaching, deodorisation and cooling.
regulate steam pressure
Regulate steam pressure and temperatures according to specifications.
tend equipment for oil extraction
Tend equipment that strains stearin from vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, corn oil, and cottonseed oil to produce salad oil. Chill the oil in a chilling tank for the specified time to solidify stearin. Use air pressure to force oil through filters and trap suspended stearin.
tend mixing oil machine
Use machines to weigh and mix vegetable oils for products, such as salad oils, shortening and margarine, according to formula.
tend press operation
Operate press that separates juice from pomace. Start up the conveyor that transports pomace to the disintegrating machine.
Cross-sector
5 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.
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.
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
follow verbal instructions
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
pump products
Operate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product. Ensure correct quantities and adequate feeding for the process.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmechanical engineering applicable to edible oil seed
The application of mechanical engineering principles to the processing of edible oil seeds. This includes the installation and repairing of machinery, the use welding of practices, steam equipment installation and the applications of this equipment in the processing of oil seeds and in the production of the oil.
origin of dietary fats and oils
The distinction between dietary fats that come from animals and oils derived from vegetables.
- Scope note
- Know animal fats, including butter, ghee, lard, tallow, and any other fatty substance rendered from animal flesh. Know vegetable fats and oils, including those from soy, canola, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, safflower, peanut.
Cross-sector
1 competencetypes of lubricants
Types of substances whose main function is to reduce friction between parts or surfaces in mutual contact such us oil-based, grease-based, penetrating or dry lubricants. They facilitate uninterrupted movement between machinery parts. Based on the type of lubricant, they can also perform other functions such as power transmission or heat regulation.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesanalyse characteristics of food products at reception
Analyse characteristics, composition, and other properties of food products at reception.
- Scope note
- For instance, dairy for butter-making will have to be sampled for butterfat analysis and its payments would be based on the butterfat content of the milk.
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.
green
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
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.
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
manage fruit juice extraction processes
Use presses and filters to extract juice from fruit.
set up equipment for food production
Set up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
work independently in service of a food production process
Work individually as an important element in service of a food production process. This function is executed individually with little or no supervision or collaboration with colleagues.
Cross-sector
5 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
follow written instructions
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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.
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.