Required skills include

Ability to

undertake standard tests on received grain for insects taint other contaminants and foreign objects as well as any required specific scientific tests eg near infrared NIR

interpret and apply enterprise procedures and specifications for receiving grain

set up use and monitor grain receiving weighing metal detection and drying equipment including using process control interfaces where required

apply dust control procedures to grain receiving and storage work areas

monitor control points

identify OHS hazards and controls

comply with procedures and responsibilities for reporting problems

comply with environmental procedures and controls

follow waste handling requirements and procedures

record required quality and production data

undertake routine maintenance procedures

collect samples and conduct tests according to enterprise procedures

clean and sanitise equipment according to enterprise procedures

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

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

grain delivery arrangements and transport modes relevant to the enterprise

location and types of storage available for received grain relevant to the enterprise

enterprise procedures for rejected grain

identification avoidance and safe handling of accidentally residues of insect treatment from exsite storages eg phosphin bags

other contamination avoidance and removal procedures including

jewellery and loose objects in work area

security and access procedures to work areas

pest control procedures

metal and other foreign objects detection and removal

dust control procedures

cleaning requirements associated with changeovers and types of shutdowns

procedures for reporting problems

relevant sampling and testing procedures

cleaning and sanitation procedures relevant to the enterprise

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 grain receival procedures including

specifications

required sampling and tests

reporting arrangements

select fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment

confirm equipment status and condition

set up start operate and monitor grain transfer and weighing equipment

undertake required sampling and testing of grain according to enterprise procedures

apply enterprise procedures for rejection of out of specification grain

monitor critical control points in work area

apply dust control procedures 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

material data safety sheets where appropriate

information on specifications control points and grain handling 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 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

Grain

Transport

Sampling and testing procedures

Procedures for rejected grain

Services

Control points

Equipment is monitored

Workplace information may include: