Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive grain intended for malting from road, rail or sea transport, including checking of documentation, weighing, conducting pest, contamination and other initial checks, and placement of grain into storage.
The unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for receiving grain from farmers or agents for malting. The grain received in most cases will be barley but may also be wheat. The unit covers the grain receival process where operators determine or work with others to determine if delivered grain should be accepted, including checking of documentation, sampling and testing, screening and storage.
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. Receive grain from transport | 1.1 Access and check delivery documentation according to workplace procedures 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety requirements 1.3 Determine required tests for delivered grain from standard operating procedures, supervisor instruction or other source 1.4 Test samples of grain for the required parameters to determine if the delivery is within specifications 1.5 Follow procedures for rejected grain |
2. Weigh and screen accepted grain | 2.1 Off load grain from transport and route to screens 2.2 Confirm equipment status and condition according to workplace procedures, including safety requirements 2.3 Set up, start and monitor grain transfer and weighing equipment 2.4 Pass intake grain through screens according to operating procedures 2.5 Monitor size of grain corn according job specifications 2.6 Follow dust control procedures according to workplace procedures, including safety requirements 2.7 Pass grain through metal removal equipment according food safety requirements 2.8 Weigh grain according to operating procedures |
3. Store intake grain | 3.1 Determine moisture and protein content of grain 3.2 Route screened grain to batch bins or other containers |
4. Shut down process and complete work | 4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 4.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures 4.3 Clean and sanitise equipment according to according to work health and safety and food safety procedures 4.4 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 enterprise procedures and specifications for receiving grain Interpret directions for the safe operation of equipment |
Writing | Record product information on paper-based and electronic media Comply with procedures and responsibilities for reporting problems |
Numeracy | Set up, start, operate and monitor grain transfer and weighing equipment |
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)