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1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First

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UNIT GROUP 2342 CHEMISTS, AND FOOD AND WINE SCIENTISTS 

CHEMISTS, AND FOOD AND WINE SCIENTISTS study the chemical andphysical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes andproduction, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan andcoordinate the production of wine and spirits. 

Indicative Skill Level: In Australia and New Zealand: 

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensuratewith a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevantexperience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to theformal qualification. In the case of Wine Makers, at least five years of experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level1). 

Tasks Include: 

  conducting experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition andreactive properties of natural substances and processed materials

  analysing and conducting research to develop theories, techniques andprocesses, and testing the reliability of outcomes under differentconditions

  developing practical applications of experimental and research findings  testing food products for flavour, colour, taste, texture and nutritional

content  advising on preserving, processing, packaging, storing and delivering

foods  developing quality control procedures and safety standards for the

manufacture of food products  examining grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid content, and

determining suitability for processing  coordinating winemaking processes, directing workers in testing and

crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying, clarifying, maturing andfinishing wines

  blending wines according to formulae and knowledge of winemakingtechniques 

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Occupations: 234211 Chemist234212 Food Technologist234213 Wine Maker  

234211 CHEMIST 

Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develops andmonitors chemical processes and production. 

Skill Level: 1 

Specialisations: 

 Analytical Chemist

Industrial Chemist 

234212 FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS 

 Alternative Title: Food Scientist 

Develops new and improves existing food products, and sets standards for producing, packaging and marketing food. 

Skill Level: 1 

234213 WINE MAKER 

 Alternative Title: Oenologist 

Plans, supervises and coordinates the production of wine or spirits from selectedvarieties of grapes. 

Skill Level: 1