Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FBPGRA2010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle grain in a storage area

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FBPGRA2010 - Handle grain in a storage area
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle grain in a storage area, including taking samples, segregating and moving grain in a manner that minimises dust and exposure to pests.This unit applies to individuals who work in a grain processing environment for human or stock consumption. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the storage of grain in permanent or temporary storage facilities.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Sample grain for testing
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • Take representative samples of grain for testing according to workplace procedures and food safety requirements
  • Prepare samples for despatch, including labelling and packaging according to food safety and workplace requirements
       
Element: Move grain into and out of storage
  • Identify grain for handling and storage according to food safety and workplace requirements
  • Select appropriate silo types and handling equipment for various grains in relation to their storage characteristics and flow properties
  • Conduct pre-start checks on machinery and equipment used for grain storage and transfers
  • Start, operate, monitor and adjust process equipment
  • Segregate grain according to type, variety and quality characteristics and keep appropriate records
  • Take steps to minimise pest infestation according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • Move grain safely into and out of storage according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • Check grain regularly during movement for contamination according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • Clean storage and handling equipment thoroughly after emptying according to food safety requirements
  • Dismantle temporary storages according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • Implement suitable measures to minimise the effect of desiccant dusts on the flow properties of grain
       
Element: Shut down the grain cleaning process
  • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 
Take representative samples of grain for testing according to workplace procedures and food safety requirements 
Prepare samples for despatch, including labelling and packaging according to food safety and workplace requirements 
Identify grain for handling and storage according to food safety and workplace requirements 
Select appropriate silo types and handling equipment for various grains in relation to their storage characteristics and flow properties 
Conduct pre-start checks on machinery and equipment used for grain storage and transfers 
Start, operate, monitor and adjust process equipment 
Segregate grain according to type, variety and quality characteristics and keep appropriate records 
Take steps to minimise pest infestation according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 
Move grain safely into and out of storage according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 
Check grain regularly during movement for contamination according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 
Clean storage and handling equipment thoroughly after emptying according to food safety requirements 
Dismantle temporary storages according to work health and safety and food safety requirements 
Implement suitable measures to minimise the effect of desiccant dusts on the flow properties of grain 
Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 
Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures 
Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FBPGRA2010 - Handle grain in a storage area
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