Dairy Products Maker Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Dairy Products Maker Do?
Dairy products makers artisanally process raw milk to make dairy products such as butter, cheese, cream and milk.
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Where Do I Start?
Food Safety Principles
Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.
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Skills You Need to Become a Dairy Products Maker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFood Safety Principles knowledge
Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.
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EssentialLegislation About Animal Origin Products knowledge
The applicable legal rules on temperature, waste materials, traceability, labelling, trading, and the transport of animal origin products.
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EssentialDairy Products knowledge
Variety of products deriving from dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese, and evaporated milk in liquid, solid or powdered form.
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EssentialDairy Manufacturing Specifications knowledge
Specifications, regulations and standards to be followed in the field of dairy manufacturing. Safety of products from raw materials through to packaged state.
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EssentialFood Labels knowledge
The utility of food labels; their meaning and role in encouraging a healthful diet.
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EssentialAdminister Ingredients In Food Production skill
ngredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.
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EssentialApply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages skill
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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EssentialClean Food And Beverage Machinery skill
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 …
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EssentialComply With Food Safety And Hygiene skill
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
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EssentialFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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EssentialPerform Sensory Evaluation skill
Evaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others. Suggest possible improvements and comparisons with other products.
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EssentialSelect Adequate Packaging For Food Products skill
Choose the appropriate packages for food products taking into account attractiveness and suitability of the package. Use proper packaging for sending it safely and at a reasonable cost. Have awareness …
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EssentialTend Dairy Processing Machines skill
Operate machines to process milk and other dairy products.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalFermentation Processes Of Food knowledge
Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This process happens using bacteria or yeasts, or a combination of the two under anaerobic conditions. Food fermentation is also involved in …
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OptionalCurdling Of Cheese knowledge
Process of curdling: the separation of the milk into solid curds and liquid whey. Usually this is done by souring the milk and adding rennet, either from a calf's stomach …
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OptionalRipening Of Cheese knowledge
Cheese ripening processes whereby cheese ages and flavour intensifies as enzymes and micro-organisms transform texture. Biological process involved which is the breakdown of casein proteins and milk fat into a …
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OptionalVariety Of Cheese knowledge
Variety of cheeses and the production process behind it. Formulation of cheese by coagulation of the milk protein casein. Classifications of cheese according to criteria such as length of ageing, …
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OptionalAnalyse Characteristics Of Food Products At Reception skill
Analyse characteristics, composition, and other properties of food products at reception.
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OptionalCheck Bottles For Packaging skill
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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OptionalCollect Samples For Analysis skill
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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OptionalDispose Food Waste skill
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 …
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OptionalExecute Chilling Processes To Food Products skill
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 …
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OptionalLabel Foodstuffs skill
Uses adequate equipment to place label on food goods.
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OptionalAdminister Lactic Ferment Cultures To Manufacturing Products skill
Add specified quantity of lactic ferment cultures to food preparations such as pasteurised milk to obtain starter for sour dairy products, such as buttermilk, cheese, and sour cream. Also, to …
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OptionalCarry Out Cheese Production skill
Carry out onsite and on farm milking and processing activities for cheese production.
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OptionalOperate Pasteurisation Processes skill
Follow and apply procedures to pasteurise food and beverages. Recognise the properties of the products to be pasteurised and adapt procedures accordingly.
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OptionalPerform Curd Processing Of Cheese skill
Perform curd processing of cheese whereby cheeses are drained, salted, and packaged. Cut the curd into small cubes to allow water to drain from the individual pieces of curd. Apply …
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