Work must be carried out in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team/group environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures when coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary storage facilities as part of grain storage operations in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan for erection of temporary storage facility

1.1 Plans, storage specifications, assembly details and erection sequence are obtained and examined for accuracy to meet intended storage requirements

1.2 Engineering drawings, computations and instructions are obtained from qualified persons where required

1.3 Local and state authority approvals for the construction of the storage facility are obtained

1.4 Labour and equipment requirements for the construction of the storage facility are organised and scheduled in accordance with erection sequence

2Erect temporary storage facility

2.1 Foundations and earth-works for temporary storage are prepared to workplace instructions and specification

2.2 Structural and storage components are assembled and placed to workplace instructions and specifications

2.3 Protective sheeting (floor and wall) is placed and sealed/sewn to workplace specifications

2.4 Material is placed into the temporary storage facility to specification and in accordance with site procedures

2.5 Grain protection measures are implemented in accordance with workplace requirements

2.6 Labour and equipment is coordinated for timely and efficient completion of work

3Dismantle temporary storage facility after outloading

3.1 Procedures for the dismantling of temporary storage facility, including sequencing of process, are confirmed with qualified personnel

3.2 Labour and equipment requirements for the dismantling of the temporary storage facility is organised and scheduled

3.3 Material is removed from storage to workplace procedures

3.4 Protective sheeting (floor and wall) is dismantled and folded for future use or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5 Structural components are disassembled, transported and stacked to workplace instructions

3.6 Labour and equipment is coordinated for timely and efficient completion of work

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Regulations relevant to the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the coordination of the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Problems that may occur when coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

The range of construction methods used in the erection of temporary storage facilities

Identifying characteristics of commodity types, varieties and grades

Grain protection measures

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 coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and plans relevant to the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified when coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilitie sin accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

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

Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use equipment needed when coordinating the erection and dismantling of temporary grain storage facilities

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

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

Work involves:

individuals coordinating and organising the construction and dismantling of temporary storage facilities from working drawings and erection specifications

Types of temporary storage facilities may include:

concrete side wall sites

earth wall sites

two-way sites

timber and/or steel prefabricated wall sites

concrete floors

compacted earth or fill floors

sites segregated for different commodities

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

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

Hazards in the work area may include:

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

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email/internet

electronic data interchange (EDI)

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

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

materials 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

This unit contains employability skills.