List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work in bulk material storage area | 1.1 Follow the work program and clarify with supervisor 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards in grain storage and report to supervisor and implement suitable controls 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 1.4 Select, prepare and maintain appropriate equipment and tools |
2. Prepare storage area | 2.1 Clean the storage site of weeds, dust and spillage appropriately 2.2 Dispose refuse appropriately 2.3 Prepare and maintain the storage site appropriately |
3. Prepare storages | 3.1 Clean bulk material storages appropriately of all residues 3.2 Check bulk material storages for structural safety, damage or deterioration, and repaired or reported appropriately 3.3 Prepare and erect temporary storages appropriately |
4. Prepare bulk material handling machinery | 4.1 Clean bulk material handling machinery appropriately to be free of contamination and residues 4.2 Assist in the adjustment and setting bulk material handling equipment appropriately 4.3 Prepare bulk material handling equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise requirements |
5. Complete maintenance operation | 5.1 Record workplace information 5.2 Dispose of all waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment 5.3 Clean and store tools and equipment appropriately 5.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify hazards and follow safe work procedures
erect simple temporary bulk material storages
check equipment and storage facilities, and identify current or impending faults
perform pre-operational checks and routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, equipment and machinery
operate hand and independently powered tools and cleaning equipment to industry standards
clean, secure and store machinery and equipment
handle hazardous substances (fuels) safely
read and interpret manufacturer's specifications, work and maintenance programs, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
prepare the storage area for access by grain carriers
prepare grain storages by removing all residues and checking structure
work in confined spaces in accordance with State/Territory legislation, where required
prepare and test grain handling machinery
communicate with supervisor
follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work
follow enterprise biosecurity policies the context of own work.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
range of construction methods, potential hazards, safety and structural requirements for storage
erection and dismantling for types of temporary storage used by organisation
organisation and commodity quality requirements for grain storage
grain storage hygiene requirements
typical signs of structural damage to be documented and reported
pre-operational and safety checks, servicing and maintenance procedures for tools and equipment
machinery maintenance procedures and operating principles
machinery and equipment cleaning, storage and protection methods
appropriate action in contingency situations
organisation requirements for protective equipment and safe practices in relation to work health and safety
State/Territory legislation in respect to working in confined spaces
potential hazards associated with the operation of basic tools and equipment
regulations and codes of practice with regard to work health and safety, environment and the use and control of machinery and equipment
personal protective clothing and equipment and when and how it should be used
organisational recording and reporting procedures.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.