This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate commercial equipment associated with preparing malted barley or wheat. It covers operating and monitoring steeping, germinating, and kilning equipment.

The unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for converting stored grain into malted barley or wheat. These operators are often known as maltsters.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify work requirements with relevant personnel
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety requirements
Confirm equipment status and condition
Set up, start and monitor equipment according to operating procedures
Transfer grain from storage into steeping equipment according to workplace procedures
Place hoses or other wetting equipment correctly to ensure uniform hydration and to avoid damage to grain
Immerse, drain and rest grain for the specified number of cycles
Monitor moisture content of grain during air resting to determine when it is ready for transfer to germination vessels
Discharge wastewater to treatment or holding or other facilities according to workplace procedures
Feed grain into germination vessel or floor according to workplace procedures
Set up, operate and monitor turning and air blowing equipment to meet safety and production requirements
Monitor green grain for humidity, temperature, moisture, chitting or acrospires, and general condition
Adjust rate of turning, humidity and temperature according to specifications for malt type
Transfer modified green grain to kiln according to specifications for malt type and results of laboratory testing
Conduct first drying of modified grain
Confirm germination has stopped according to workplace procedures
Cure modified grain through correct combination of air flow and heat for malt product specification
Confirm colour, moisture content and other required specifications
Clean the malt according to workplace procedures and food safety requirements
Transfer separated culm to storage according to workplace procedures
Transfer malt to storage according to workplace procedures
Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
Clean and sanitise equipment according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
Identify work requirements with relevant personnel
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety requirements
Confirm equipment status and condition
Set up, start and monitor equipment according to operating procedures
Transfer grain from storage into steeping equipment according to workplace procedures
Place hoses or other wetting equipment correctly to ensure uniform hydration and to avoid damage to grain
Immerse, drain and rest grain for the specified number of cycles
Monitor moisture content of grain during air resting to determine when it is ready for transfer to germination vessels
Discharge wastewater to treatment or holding or other facilities according to workplace procedures
Feed grain into germination vessel or floor according to workplace procedures
Set up, operate and monitor turning and air blowing equipment to meet safety and production requirements
Monitor green grain for humidity, temperature, moisture, chitting or acrospires, and general condition
Adjust rate of turning, humidity and temperature according to specifications for malt type
Transfer modified green grain to kiln according to specifications for malt type and results of laboratory testing

Assessment Cover Sheet

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