Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a process to separate bran from the endosperm.
This unit applies to individuals who work in a grain processing production environment. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of break roll equipment and processes.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare the break roll equipment and process for operation | 1.1 Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements 1.2 Identify and ensure cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met according to food safety requirements 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements 1.5 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements 1.6 Check and adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance 1.7 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions |
2. Operate and monitor the break roll process | 2.1 Start and operate the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions 2.3 Identify variation in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements 2.4 Confirm that specifications are met at each stage according to product specifications 2.5 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures 2.6 Maintain the work area according to work health and safety and operating procedures 2.7 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures |
3. Shut down the break roll process | 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret directions for the safe operation of equipment |
Writing | Report equipment failure on paper-based and electronic media Record maintenance requirements on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Interpret gauges for monitoring equipment operation |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Understand tasks and responsibilities required for performing own role in the workplace Ask questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Use oral communication skills as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor Communicate and report operational and safety information to relevant personnel |
Get the work done | Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Maintain hygiene standards and wear required personal protective equipment Identify faults and related causes, including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems Maintain quality requirements for the sanitisation and use of equipment |
Sectors
Grain processing (GRA)