Maintain grain quality in storage

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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Maintain hygiene in storage areas

1.1. Storage conditions and facilities are regularly tested to maintain the standard of hygiene in stored grain.

1.2. The need for repairs and maintenance is identified, and either carried out or a report of the need is made.

1.3. Treatments are applied to storage facilities to maintain hygiene standards and in line with the grain storage program.

1.4. The application of all treatments used is accurately recorded in line with the grain storage program.

2. Monitor grain from arrival to dispatch

2.1. Before the grain is stored, samples are taken for testing to ensure a complete record of the quality of the grain.

2.2. Samples of the grain are taken regularly for testing to ensure purity standards in the grain.

2.3. At dispatch, the grain is checked for quality and against the records taken at the point of storage.

2.4. Test samples are taken, prepared and forwarded for analysis according to prescribed guidelines.

2.5. Clear and accurate records of grain movements in and out of storage are created, maintained and kept as prescribed in the grain storage program.

2.6. Recommendations are made to adopt new technology, systems or practices that will improve or maintain grain quality in storage.

2.7. All activities around the grain storage facilities are undertaken according to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines detailed in the grain storage program.

3. Monitor and maintain grain condition in storage

3.1. Regular checks of grain in storage are conducted to maintain continued freedom from contaminants and deterioration.

3.2. Periodical checks of grain in long-term storage are conducted for quality factors and viability according to enterprise requirements.

3.3. Where necessary, samples of the grain are taken for testing in a laboratory setting.

3.4. Where test samples are required, they are taken, prepared, and forwarded for analysis according to industry quality assurance and laboratory requirements.

3.5. Clear and accurate records of grain tests and inspections are created, maintained and kept as described in the grain storage program.

3.6. The condition of storage facilities is monitored using the schedule and methods outlined in the grain storage program.

3.7. Where it is required, appropriate corrective action is taken to maintain grain quality.

3.8. All activities around the grain storage facilities are undertaken according to the OHS guidelines detailed in the grain storage program.

4. Control weeds and pests in storage are

4.1. Grain is monitored according to the monitoring points, targets and methods outlined in the grain storage program.

4.2. Samples of the grain are appropriately taken to test for pest infestation.

4.3. Where it is required, the sample is prepared and forwarded for analysis according to the prescribed guidelines.

4.4. Pests in storage are controlled according to the guidelines in the grain storage program.

4.5. Enclosed grain storage area is fumigated, and the surrounding environment is kept clean according to the integrated pest management strategy in the grain storage program.

4.6. The sources of any infestations are identified and steps are taken to control them in line with the integrated pest management strategy in the grain storage program.

4.7. All pest control activities are undertaken in line with the OHS guidelines detailed in the grain storage program.

4.8. Clear and accurate records of treatments to the grain and storage facilities are created, maintained and kept as described in the grain storage program.

4.9. Clear and accurate records of all chemical use in the storage facility, and the applicable withholding periods are created, maintained and kept as described in the grain storage program.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCBAC406A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture