Assessor Resource

AHCBAC303
Prepare to receive grains and seeds

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare to test grains and seeds at receival facilities.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources and complete routine activities.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Identify and report on work health and safety hazards and risks in grain handling to supervisor

1.2 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.3 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies

2. Maintain hygiene in receival storage facilities

2.1 Clean and inspect receival and storage areas

2.2 Ensure receival area is free from potential contaminants

2.3 Inspect facilities and identify and report items that require maintenance or repair

3. Prepare testing equipment for use

3.1 Assemble testing equipment manufacturers instructions

3.2 Check equipment calibration and arrange for recalibration if required

3.3 Inspect testing equipment and identify and report items requiring maintenance or repair

3.4 Clean testing equipment and ensure it is free from residue

4. Prepare to provide service to growers or suppliers

4.1 Collate all documentation and information including conflict and dispute resolution procedures

4.2 Record information on receival and store all documents and data appropriately

5. Prepare for storage of grains and seed

5.1 Confirm arrangements for appropriate segregation of grain and seed

5.2 Confirm site transfer arrangements

5.3 Inspect conveying equipment and identify and report any items requiring maintenance or repair

5.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies as required

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 assess risks in grain/seed receival area

operate and maintain of grain/seed testing equipment

inspect and clean receival and storage areas and equipment

source grower/supplier information

identify grain/seed types

use personal protective equipment

identify defects such as split grains/seeds, undersize, chaff, weed seeds

prepare the site and maintain hygiene

prepare testing equipment

liaise with growers and/or contractors

maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage

follow work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

grain/seed receival processes and industry practice

calibration requirements for testing equipment

types of testing equipment such as protein, oil content, moisture etc

requirements for segregation, traceability and hygiene

impact of residues including chemical

seed and grain industry grains receival standards and quality assurance requirements

legislation, regulations and policies for Work Health and Safety and biosecurity

segregation strategies/methods

conflict and dispute resolution.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to work

1.1 Identify and report on work health and safety hazards and risks in grain handling to supervisor

1.2 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

1.3 Follow enterprise work health and safety policies

2. Maintain hygiene in receival storage facilities

2.1 Clean and inspect receival and storage areas

2.2 Ensure receival area is free from potential contaminants

2.3 Inspect facilities and identify and report items that require maintenance or repair

3. Prepare testing equipment for use

3.1 Assemble testing equipment manufacturers instructions

3.2 Check equipment calibration and arrange for recalibration if required

3.3 Inspect testing equipment and identify and report items requiring maintenance or repair

3.4 Clean testing equipment and ensure it is free from residue

4. Prepare to provide service to growers or suppliers

4.1 Collate all documentation and information including conflict and dispute resolution procedures

4.2 Record information on receival and store all documents and data appropriately

5. Prepare for storage of grains and seed

5.1 Confirm arrangements for appropriate segregation of grain and seed

5.2 Confirm site transfer arrangements

5.3 Inspect conveying equipment and identify and report any items requiring maintenance or repair

5.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies as required

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 assess risks in grain/seed receival area

operate and maintain of grain/seed testing equipment

inspect and clean receival and storage areas and equipment

source grower/supplier information

identify grain/seed types

use personal protective equipment

identify defects such as split grains/seeds, undersize, chaff, weed seeds

prepare the site and maintain hygiene

prepare testing equipment

liaise with growers and/or contractors

maintain segregation of grains/seeds and arrange storage

follow work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

grain/seed receival processes and industry practice

calibration requirements for testing equipment

types of testing equipment such as protein, oil content, moisture etc

requirements for segregation, traceability and hygiene

impact of residues including chemical

seed and grain industry grains receival standards and quality assurance requirements

legislation, regulations and policies for Work Health and Safety and biosecurity

segregation strategies/methods

conflict and dispute resolution.

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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and report on work health and safety hazards and risks in grain handling to supervisor 
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Follow enterprise work health and safety policies 
Clean and inspect receival and storage areas 
Ensure receival area is free from potential contaminants 
Inspect facilities and identify and report items that require maintenance or repair 
Assemble testing equipment manufacturers instructions 
Check equipment calibration and arrange for recalibration if required 
Inspect testing equipment and identify and report items requiring maintenance or repair 
Clean testing equipment and ensure it is free from residue 
Collate all documentation and information including conflict and dispute resolution procedures 
Record information on receival and store all documents and data appropriately 
Confirm arrangements for appropriate segregation of grain and seed 
Confirm site transfer arrangements 
Inspect conveying equipment and identify and report any items requiring maintenance or repair 
Apply enterprise biosecurity policies as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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