Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 11:16 AM AWST
12/09/2026 11:16 AM AWST
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Distillation Operations
Distillation Operations
Skill set
National Code
FDFSS00005
FDFSS00005
State Code
AC080
AC080
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
04/11/2011
Current Release Date
06/09/2012
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
300
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/09/2012 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/05/2012 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 04/11/2011 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
Pathway These units of competency may provide credit towards FDF20411 Certificate II in Wine Industry Operations and FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Target Group Those conducting distillation operations within a wine production enterprise.Readers should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
Suggested words for statement of attainment These competencies meet the wine industry requirements for distillation operations.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4601 | FDFOP2013A | Apply sampling procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7891 | FDFCEL2019A | Carry out transfer operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4592 | FDFOP2004A | Clean and sanitise equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7884 | FDFCEL2012A | Handle spirits | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WA705 | MSL973001A | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| S7880 | FDFCEL2008A | Perform dual column distillation (continuous still brandy) operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S7897 | FDFCEL3005A | Perform rectification (continuous still) operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7876 | FDFCEL2004A | Perform single column lees stripping (continuous still brandy) operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD876 | FBPSS00026 | Spirit Operations Skill Set | Skill set |