Description
Perform powdered ingredients blending adding the correct binding ingredient according to the formula: gelatin, water, alcohol or starch paste.
Alternative labels
performing blending operations
blending operations performing
carrying out blending operations
carry out blending operations
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Perform blending operations is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Granulator machine operator: Granulator machine operators perform the mixing and granulation of powdered ingredients using mixing and milling machines in order to prepare the ingredients to be compressed into medicinal tablets. They set up the batch size and follow ingredient formulas.
Optional skill
Perform blending operations 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.
Perfume production machine operator: Perfume production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of perfumes by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.
Cosmetics production machine operator: Cosmetics production machine operators tend machinery for the manufacturing of cosmetic products by setting up the machines and tools, cleaning and maintaining the equipment and abiding by the production schedule.
References
- Perform blending operations – ESCO