7992-13 Product Grader
Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches in terms of established standards and records results.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- inspects all products or selects samples for inspection
- examines products for defects such as disease in food items
- takes measurements to determine quality and quantity of products
- designates grading of produce and records details of assessments according to classification system
- prepares reports and records assessments by labelling items such as carcasses
- grades batches of produce such as crates of fruit and vegetables
- arranges storage and distribution of produce after grading
- may visit suppliers to give advice and information and to make preliminary assessments
- may recommend removal of unsatisfactory produce
Specialisations:
Fruit and Vegetable Classer
Meat Grader
Milk and Cream Grader
Timber Grader
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