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Handle grain in a storage area

Handle grain in a storage area

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA2010
State Code
BBG14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle grain in a storage area, including taking samples, segregating and moving grain in a manner that minimises dust and exposure to pests.This unit applies to individuals who work in a grain processing environment for human or stock consumption. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the storage of grain in permanent or temporary storage facilities.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Sample grain for testing
  • 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • 1.2 Take representative samples of grain for testing according to workplace procedures and food safety requirements
  • 1.3 Prepare samples for despatch, including labelling and packaging according to food safety and workplace requirements
2. Move grain into and out of storage
  • 2.1 Identify grain for handling and storage according to food safety and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Select appropriate silo types and handling equipment for various grains in relation to their storage characteristics and flow properties
  • 2.3 Conduct pre-start checks on machinery and equipment used for grain storage and transfers
  • 2.4 Start, operate, monitor and adjust process equipment
  • 2.5 Segregate grain according to type, variety and quality characteristics and keep appropriate records
  • 2.6 Take steps to minimise pest infestation according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • 2.7 Move grain safely into and out of storage according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • 2.8 Check grain regularly during movement for contamination according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • 2.9 Clean storage and handling equipment thoroughly after emptying according to food safety requirements
  • 2.10 Dismantle temporary storages according to work health and safety and food safety requirements
  • 2.11 Implement suitable measures to minimise the effect of desiccant dusts on the flow properties of grain
3. Shut down the grain cleaning process
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4559 FDFGR2010A Handle grain in a storage area Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL19 FBPGRA3025 Receive and handle grain in a storage area Unit of competency