REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Regulations relevant to the implementation of grain protection measures in grain storage facilities

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the implementation of grain protection measures

Problems that may occur when implementing grain protection measures and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control mechanisms

Procedures and precautions when preparing grain protection agents

Classification procedures

Emergency response procedures

Storage and safe handling procedures for fumigants chemicals and other grain protection materials

Procedures for environmental control and disposal activities

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when implementing grain protection procedures

Read and interpret instructions information and labels relevant to grain protection procedures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when implementing grain protection procedures

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may arise when implementing grain protection procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when implementing grain protection procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Setup and maintain grain protection equipment

Identify select and efficiently and effectively use equipment needed when implementing grain protection measures

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Identify pests that infest grain in grain storage facilities

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Workplace environment may include:

Work is carried out:

Pest control activities may include:

Fumigation inert gas may be:

Pest control agents must be used:

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Requirements for work may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: