Required skills include

Ability to

identify blend specifications and seeks assistance and relevant approvals when required

adjust blending equipment settings to achieve a variety of blend ratios and volumes

operation of conveyors loaders and other equipment in a manner suitable to mode of dispatch

monitor control points

identify OHS hazards and controls

undertake required corrective actions specified in enterprise procedures in the event of variation to blend specifications and operating parameters

comply with procedures and responsibilities for reporting problems

comply with environmental procedures and controls

follow waste handling requirements and procedures

record required blend and dispatch data

undertake routine maintenance procedures

collect samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

follow dust control 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 includes

Knowledge of

common terms for malt types and blends

malts used in the enterprise and their relationship to blends required by customers

loading techniques for modes of dispatch used in the enterprise

cleaning requirements associated with changeovers and types of shutdowns

procedures for dealing with contingencies breakdowns and other non standard events

contamination avoidance procedures including

jewellery and loose objects in work area

security and access procedures to work areas

pest control procedures

sampling and testing 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

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

Evidence of ability to

access workplace information to identify blending requirements

access workplace information to identify malt dispatch requirements including malt type and amount mode of transport and screening and testing requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment

confirm equipment status and condition

set up start and monitor grain transfer equipment

undertake required sampling and testing during blending and dispatch

monitor critical control points in work area

maintain workplace records

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 and environmental requirements

malt of different types for blending

blending equipment

dispatch and malt transport equipment

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 equipment in place

FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place

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

Malt

Blend specification

Mode of dispatch includes:

Services

Equipment

Control points

Equipment is monitored

Workplace information may include: