Application
Work must be carried out in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to grain storage operations. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team/group environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures when implementing grain monitoring measures as part of grain storage operations in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Install grain quality control equipment | 1.1 Procedures for maintaining the quality of stored grain are identified from work plans and considering climatic conditions, types of storage and general environment 1.2 Aeration equipment (where required) is installed to workplace and site requirements to maintain appropriate grain temperature and moisture content 1.3 Inspection/sampling equipment and procedures are confirmed and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures 1.4 Equipment is checked to ensure correct set-up and operation 1.5 Equipment is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturers instructions 1.6 Rectification of faults in equipment is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures |
2Monitor the quality of stored commodities | 2.1 Stored commodities and associated facilities are inspected for signs of damage or potential for damage 2.2 Required repairs to facilities are reported to appropriate personnel for action 2.3 Monitoring for pest infestations and climatic contamination/damage to grain is regularly completed in accordance with workplace sampling/inspection procedures 2.4 Results of sampling/inspections are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Follow-up action to protect grain quality is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Regulations relevant to the implementation of grain monitoring measures in grain storage facilities |
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines |
Workplace procedures and policies for the implementation of grain monitoring measures |
Problems that may occur when implementing grain monitoring measures and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems |
Equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms |
Classification procedures |
Emergency response procedures |
Storage and safe handling procedures |
Procedures for environmental control and disposal activities |
Site layout and obstacles |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when implementing grain monitoring measures |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to the implementation of grain monitoring measures |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the implementation of grain monitoring measures |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when implementing grain monitoring measures |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when implementing grain monitoring measures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when implementing grain monitoring measures |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the implementation of grain monitoring measures |
Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Set up and maintain grain protection equipment |
Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use equipment needed when implementing grain monitoring measures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals |
Method of assessment | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of work environments by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Workplace environment may include movement of: | equipment goods products materials vehicular traffic |
Inspection/sampling processes may include: | turning visual inspection hand sampling grain sieves robes and spears trapping |
Problems identified in commodities and facilities may include: | presence of water or water damage presence and activity of pests dead vertebrate pests in stored grain damage or deterioration of storage facility storm damage inappropriate grain temperature and moisture levels |
Types of storage and environment may include: | permanent and/or temporary storage fixed and/or portable commodity handling equipment site buildings haulage vehicles rail loops walkways and access points in buildings and facilities site surroundings |
Grain aeration involves: | set-up, maintenance, operational control and dismantling of equipment |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicals and pesticides dangerous or hazardous substances stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials noise, light, energy sources electrical equipment humidity, air temperature, radiant heat debris on floor faulty equipment |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios protective clothing respirators and fume/dust masks high visibility clothing |
Requirements for work may include: | site restrictions and procedures licensing requirements use of safety and personal protective equipment communications/recording equipment authorities and permits emergency procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | phone fax email/internet electronic data interchange (EDI) RF systems oral, aural or signed communications |
Consultative processes may involve: | workplace personnel supervisors and managers existing and potential customers/clients manufacturers of pesticides suppliers and contractors union representatives industrial relations and OH&S specialists maintenance, professional or technical staff |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures workplace procedures organisational procedures established or standard procedures |
Information/documents may include: | operations manuals, job specifications and procedures induction documentation competency standards and training materials manufacturers specifications and instructions material safety data sheets workplace operating procedures and policies supplier and/or client instructions Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code relevant regulations including the ADG Code award, workplace bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements OH&S procedures quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | relevant codes and regulations pertaining to grain storage legislation regarding the use of fumigants/poisons ADG Code and regulations pertaining to the storage and handling of dangerous and hazardous goods relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation relevant Australian and international standards and certification requirements workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation workers compensation regulations |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor