Description
Boil water in large quantities in the context of manufacturing or food production (e.g. almond blanching).
Alternative labels
simmer liquid
steam liquid
bubble liquid
the boil of water
heat liquid
water boil
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Boil water is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Water treatment systems operator: Water treatment system operators treat water to ensure safety for drinking, irrigation, or other use. They operate and maintain water treatment equipment and ensure the water is safe for bottling and use in food production by thoroughly testing before distribution, and by meeting environmental standards.
Coffee taster: Coffee tasters taste coffee samples in order to evaluate the features of the product or to prepare blending formulas. They determine the product’s grade, estimate its market value, and explore how these products may appeal to different consumer tastes. They write blending formulas for workers who prepare coffee products for commercial purposes.
Fat-purification worker: Fat-purification workers operate acidulation tanks and equipment that help with the separation of undesirable components from oils.
Optional skill
Boil water is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Blanching operator: Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and control the flow of nuts, seeds, and/or leaves in the process. They use pressure and temperature to blanch the raw material if necessary.
References
- Boil water – ESCO