Unit group 7515

PSOC Unit group 7515 — Food and beverage tasters and graders

Food and beverage tasters and graders inspect, taste and grade various types of agricultural products, food and beverages. Their tasks include: a) inspecting, testing, tasting and smelling agricultural products, food and beverages at various stages of processing; b) determining quality, acceptability to consumer tastes and approximate value of products and grading them into appropriate classes; c) discarding inferior products; d) recording the grade and/or identification numbers on tags, receiving, or sales sheets; e) weighing and measuring products. Examples of the occupations classified here: Brewmaster, Coffee taster, Food grader, Food taster, Liquor taster, Tea taster, Wine taster

Level Unit group
Code 7515
Children 0
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Food and beverage tasters and graders inspect, taste and grade various types of agricultural products, food and beverages. Their tasks include: a) inspecting, testing, tasting and smelling agricultural products, food and beverages at various stages of processing; b) determining quality, acceptability to consumer tastes and approximate value of products and grading them into appropriate classes; c) discarding inferior products; d) recording the grade and/or identification numbers on tags, receiving, or sales sheets; e) weighing and measuring products. Examples of the occupations classified here: Brewmaster, Coffee taster, Food grader, Food taster, Liquor taster, Tea taster, Wine taster

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food processing and related trades workers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Food processing and related trades workers grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

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Primary industries

Primary industries

Also relevant for

Also relevant for

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FAQ

What does PSOC 7515 cover?

Food and beverage tasters and graders inspect, taste and grade various types of agricultural products, food and beverages. Their tasks include: a) inspecting, testing, tasting and smelling agricultural products, food and beverages at various stages of processing; b) determining quality, acceptability to consumer tastes and approximate value of products and grading them into appropriate classes; c) discarding inferior products; d) recording the grade and/or identification numbers on tags, receiving, or sales sheets; e) weighing and measuring products. Examples of the occupations classified here: Brewmaster, Coffee taster, Food grader, Food taster, Liquor taster, Tea taster, Wine taster

Where is PSOC 7515 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food processing and related trades workers.

How do I choose PSOC 7515 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Food processing and related trades workers grouping.