Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:54 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:54 AM AWST
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Receive and handle grain in a storage area
Receive and handle grain in a storage area
Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3025
FBPGRA3025
State Code
ODL19
ODL19
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive grain and handle grain in a storage area, taking samples, testing 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 animal consumption. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the receival and storage of grain in permanent or temporary storage facilities.Note: This unit does not cover work in confined spaces.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive grain from supplier
- 1.1 Compare order details to details on delivery docket
- 1.2 Check vendor declaration to ensure grain meets specifications of order
- 1.3 Carry out visual inspection to ensure delivery meets order requirements
2. Sample and test grain
- 2.1 Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment according to health and safety and food safety requirements
- 2.2 Take representative samples of grain for testing according to workplace procedures and food safety requirements
- 2.3 Conduct basic tests to check properties of incoming grain
- 2.4 Confirm raw materials meet processing requirements, or take action to respond to out-of-specification materials
- 2.5 Record delivery of raw materials, in line with workplace procedures
- 2.6 Prepare grain samples for dispatch, including labelling and packaging according to food safety and workplace requirements
3. Move grain into and out of storage
- 3.1 Identify grain for handling and storage according to food safety and workplace requirements
- 3.2 Select appropriate silo types and handling equipment for various grains in relation to their storage characteristics and flow properties
- 3.3 Conduct pre-start checks on machinery and equipment used for grain storage and transfers
- 3.4 Start, operate, monitor and adjust storage and transfer equipment
- 3.5 Segregate grain according to work instructions based on type, variety and quality characteristics, and keep workplace and traceability records
- 3.6 Take steps to minimise pest infestation according to health and safety and food safety requirements
- 3.7 Move grain safely into and out of storage according to health and safety and food safety requirements
- 3.8 Implement suitable measures to minimise the effect of desiccant dusts on the flow properties of grain
- 3.9 Check grain regularly during movement for contamination according to health and safety and food safety requirements
- 3.10 Clean storage and handling equipment thoroughly after emptying according to food safety requirements
- 3.11 Maintain workplace records, including traceability and biosecurity records, according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBG14 | FBPGRA2010 | Handle grain in a storage area | Unit of competency |
| BBF62 | FBPGRA2011 | Receive grain for malting | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHA7 | FBP30121 | Certificate III in Food Processing | Qualification |
| BHA6 | FBP30721 | Certificate III in Rice Processing | Qualification |