Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate commercial equipment associated with blending malted barley or wheat to specifications and dispatching wheat to customers.
This unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for blending malted barley or wheat and then dispatching the malt to customers. 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.
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. Blend malt to specification | 1.1 Obtain blend specification from management or other source 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to safety requirements 1.3 Confirm availability of source malts and storage locations according to operating requirements 1.4 Confirm equipment status and condition according to work health and safety and food safety procedures 1.5 Set up, start and monitor blending equipment and controls to achieve desired ratio and volume 1.6 Transfer blended malt to storage according to workplace procedures |
2. Dispatch malt | 2.1 Obtain customer order or other dispatch authority 2.2 Confirm availability of order volume and blend of malt to meet safety and production requirements 2.3 Confirm availability of conveyor or dispatch transport and position if required 2.4 Conduct pre-delivery sampling and tests according to specifications 2.5 Screen and dispatch malt for dispatch to transport 2.6 Make record of dispatch according to workplace procedures |
3. Shut down process and complete work | 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures 3.3 Clean and sanitise equipment according to work health and safety and food safety procedures 3.4 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 environmental procedures and controls Interpret directions for the safe operation of equipment |
Writing | Record equipment failure on paper-based and electronic media Record maintenance requirements on paper-based and electronic media |
Numeracy | Monitor supply and flow of materials for blending malted barley or wheat 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 | Undertake required corrective actions in the event of variation to blend specifications and operating parameters Deal with contingencies, breakdowns and other non-standard events Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area Maintain hygiene standards and wear required personal protective equipment Maintain quality requirements for the sanitisation and use of equipment |
Sectors
Grain processing (GRA)