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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to work in bulk material storage area
  2. Prepare storage area
  3. Prepare storages
  4. Prepare bulk material handling machinery
  5. Complete maintenance operation

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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.


Knowledge Evidence

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.