Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to identify grain storage requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of necessary materials and services

start operate monitor and adjust equipment used to move and store grain to achieve required outcomes

monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the grain cleaning process

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results

respond to andor report equipment failure within level of responsibility

locate emergency stop functions on equipment

follow isolation and lock outtag out procedures as required to take grain cleaning process and related equipment offline in preparation for cleaning andor maintenance within level of responsibility

conduct preoperational checks start up and safely and effectively operate and shut down equipment including emergency shutdown procedures

coordinate with others on site

position initial load for even grain distribution

safe and correct use of mobile and other equipment

dismantling of temporary storage of the type used by enterprise

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

use process control systems according to enterprise procedures

collect samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

conduct routine maintenance according to enterprise procedures

clean and sanitise equipment according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

grain hygiene and sealing requirements

grain varieties and types

segregation requirements to maintain integrity and quality of grain

flow of grain in storage area from receipt to despatch

typical storage equipment faults and related causes including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

contaminationfood safety risks associated with the grain storage process and related control measures

occupational health and safety OHS hazards and controls including the limitations of protective clothing and equipment relevant to the work process

requirements of different shutdowns as appropriate to the grain storage process and workplace requirements including emergency and routine shutdowns and procedures to follow in the event of a power outage

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

environmental issues and controls relevant to the grain storage process

basic operating principles of process control where relevant including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

sampling and testing associated with process monitoring and control where relevant

routine maintenance procedures where relevant

cleaning and sanitation procedures where relevant

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations where the unit is applied for grains intended for human consumption

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

take required samples

conduct prestart checks on machinery and equipment used for grain storage and transfers

start operate monitor and adjust process equipment

recognise different grain types and varieties

check grain for pest and other contamination

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

complete workplace records as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment

apply food safety procedures to work practices where grain is intended for human consumption

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

storage and transfer instructions

grain storage and transfer equipment and services

materials required for the grain storage process

sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role Examples could be

FDFOPA Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment

FDFOPA Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOPA Apply sampling procedures

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface

MSLA Perform basic tests

MSL973001A Perform basic tests.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Grains

Grain movements

Storage facility

Sampling and analysis equipment

Samples for testing

Handling equipment

Other equipment

Equipment checks

Other personnel

Documentation

Potential emergency situations