Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 6:39 AM AWST
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Control power and automation for milling processes
Control power and automation for milling processes
Unit of competency
National Code
FDFGR4001A
FDFGR4001A
State Code
WE605
WE605
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This Unit covers the matching of milling requirements to available services and equipment including electricity, gas and other fuels, steam generation, hydraulics and pneumatics. It also includes use of computerised and other control equipment to achieve desired milling outcomes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify range of utilities and services used by mill
- 1.1 Establish distributed services used in mill.
- 1.2 Ensure schematics showing location and distribution of services are available and understood by key personnel.
- 1.3 Categorise services as critical to mill operation or ancillary.
- 1.4 Develop contingency strategies in the event of failure of a critical service for the mill.
2. Review mill electric power system for start-up and power demand management
- 2.1 Identify mains supply terminal, input voltage and electricity supplier.
- 2.2 Identify mill transformers and distribution to sub-mains.
- 2.3 Identify back–up generation and supply system including automatic and manual operation conditions.
- 2.4 Identify location of mill equipment and areas supplied by each sub-main and switchboard.
- 2.5 Identify key features and requirements of installed electrical safety systems including lock off and isolation switches.
- 2.6 Obtain maximum demand and diversity factor (power factor correction) and identify implications for mill operations.
- 2.7 Establish motor control and start up procedures according to manufacturer, engineer and supply authority procedures.
3. Review scope of hydrocarbon fuel use by mill
- 3.1 Identify capacity and fuel use of any on-site boilers.
- 3.2 Identify emergency generators and their fuel source.
- 3.3 Identify other fuel powered equipment and processes.
- 3.4 Identify location of fuel reservoirs/tanks and review against mill strategy for the prevention of dust explosions.
4. Identify type and location of mill controls
- 4.1 Identify mill operations and equipment controlled automatically.
- 4.2 Identify mill operations and equipment controlled through central process control stations/ terminals.
- 4.3 Identify mill operations and equipment controlled manually.
- 4.4 Establish back up strategies for mill control in the event of failure of control equipment.
5. Control pneumatic conveying system
- 5.1 Determine processes where negative or positive pressure is required.
- 5.2 Monitor air speed and volume requirements for conveying tasks.
- 5.3 Select air speed and volume appropriate for exhausts.
- 5.4 Balance negative pressure systems.
- 5.5 Monitor for abnormal increases in blowline pressure.
- 5.6 Determine cleaning intervals for dust collectors.
6. Control wheat damping and conditioning
- 6.1 Monitor adequacy of water supply.
- 6.2 Determine if feedforward or feedback system is used.
- 6.3 Supervise moisture testing of wheat.
- 6.4 Set damping system controls for desired moisture level taking into account feed rate and lying in time.
7. Establish strategies and practices for efficient use of power and automation
- 7.1 Maximise throughput to mill capacity where possible.
- 7.2 Ensure manufacturers’ maintenance and lubrication schedules are followed.
- 7.3 Ensure standard operating procedures for controls and workstations are developed and up to date.
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.
Fuel
Fuel refers to hydrocarbon energy sources consumed on site including coal, gas (LNG/LPG), diesel, petrol, fuel oil etc.
Equipment may include:
rollers
purifiers
sifters
gravity feeds
pneumatic feeds
pumps
transformers, switchboards, motors and circuit protection.
Balancing negative pressure air systems
Balancing of negative air pressure systems may be done manually or through setting and monitoring of automatic air control valves.
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.
Fuel
Fuel refers to hydrocarbon energy sources consumed on site including coal, gas (LNG/LPG), diesel, petrol, fuel oil etc.
Equipment may include:
rollers
purifiers
sifters
gravity feeds
pneumatic feeds
pumps
transformers, switchboards, motors and circuit protection.
Balancing negative pressure air systems
Balancing of negative air pressure systems may be done manually or through setting and monitoring of automatic air control valves.
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:
identify mill equipment and its location and function
determine control equipment and control options for mill
establish risk management and contingency strategies for mill power and automation.
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.
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:
identify mill equipment and its location and function
determine control equipment and control options for mill
establish risk management and contingency strategies for mill power and automation.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBH06 | FBPGRA4001 | Control power and automation for milling processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J263 | FDF41012 | Certificate IV in Flour Milling | Qualification |