Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Mill
The term mill is used to refer to the whole mill site including the actual milling equipment, equipment used for associated processes, and transport, warehouse, maintenance, testing and administration facilities.
Dust
Dust refers to grain, flour and other combustible particles found in a grain enterprise that are capable of suspension in air.
Potential ignition sources
Potential ignition sources are any sources that may generate sparks or sufficient heat to start combustion and include:
naked flames
welding
equipment sparking
hot equipment ( motors etc.)
smoking
hot spots in grain and flour storage
static electricity.
Dust and fire control training arrangements may include:
appointment of internal trainers
training delivered by equipment suppliers
appointment of an external training provider
setting an allocation for dust and fire control training in the training budget
rostering of employees for training
establishing training records
conduct of drills and exercises.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this Unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
Evidence of ability to:
assess equipment and processes for dust explosion and fire risk
into dust and fire control procedures into standard operating procedures for all employees
identify dust and fire control training requirements
consult with internal department heads and external organisations on dust control procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment
work procedures, including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
equipment manuals including operating parameters
specifications, control points and processing parameters
break and reduction roll process and related equipment and services
conditioned grain suitable for the break and reduction roll process
sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.