Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare grain storages

Prepare grain storages

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC204
State Code
BAU00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare storages, surrounding areas and equipment in readiness for receiving grain at an acceptable level of hygiene. This unit applies to workers in specialist grain storages or on grain farms.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all work in confined spaces must comply with state and federal legislation requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work in bulk material storage area
  • 1.1 Follow the work program and clarify with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards in grain storage and report to supervisor and implement suitable controls
  • 1.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Select, prepare and maintain appropriate equipment and tools
2. Prepare storage area
  • 2.1 Clean the storage site of weeds, dust and spillage appropriately
  • 2.2 Dispose refuse appropriately
  • 2.3 Prepare and maintain the storage site appropriately
3. Prepare storages
  • 3.1 Clean bulk material storages appropriately of all residues
  • 3.2 Check bulk material storages for structural safety, damage or deterioration, and repaired or reported appropriately
  • 3.3 Prepare and erect temporary storages appropriately
4. Prepare bulk material handling machinery
  • 4.1 Clean bulk material handling machinery appropriately to be free of contamination and residues
  • 4.2 Assist in the adjustment and setting bulk material handling equipment appropriately
  • 4.3 Prepare bulk material handling equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and enterprise requirements
5. Complete maintenance operation
  • 5.1 Record workplace information
  • 5.2 Dispose of all waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment
  • 5.3 Clean and store tools and equipment appropriately
  • 5.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6709 AHCBAC204A Prepare grain storages Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU95 AHCBAC208 Prepare grain storages Unit of competency