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.
Malt
The term malt includes malt intended for use in beer production, distilling malts, specialty malts such as crystal and roasted malts, and malt for food production.
Grain
Grain can be barley or wheat
Transport
Grain may be received from any or all of the following modes of transport:
road
rail
sea
conveyor from off site storage e.g. a grain elevator
Sampling and testing procedures
Sampling and testing procedures may vary according to amount and mode of grain delivery and source of delivered grain. Possible tests include tests for:
grain size and weight
protein
moisture
nitrogen
pests
taint
weather damage e.g., sprouting, black-tip
metal and other foreign objects
Procedures for rejected grain
Rejected grain procedures may include:
isolation of rejected grain
directing transport operator to remove grain off site
fumigation or other treatment of grain before isolation or off site transport
completion of appropriate documentation
Services
Services include power, gas, water, steam and compressed air.
Control points
Refers to the key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled. This includes food safety, (critical), quality, and regulatory control points as well as inspection points. Monitoring may involve the use of production data such as performance control charts
Process operation and monitoring functions may be manual or involve the use of a process control system
Equipment is monitored
Equipment monitoring includes ensuring that hygiene and sanitation standards are met, all safety guards are in place, and that equipment is operational and performing to specification.
Workplace information may include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); specifications and production schedules
Information systems may be print or screen based.

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:
access workplace information to identify grain receival procedures including:
specifications
required sampling and tests
reporting arrangements
select, fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment
confirm equipment status and condition
set up, start, operate and monitor grain transfer and weighing equipment
undertake required sampling and testing of grain according to enterprise procedures
apply enterprise procedures for rejection of out of specification grain
monitor critical control points in work area
apply dust control procedures in work area
maintain workplace records
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 and environmental requirements
material data safety sheets where appropriate
information on specifications, control points and grain handling procedures
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:
FDFOP2003A Clean equipment in place
FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment
FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance
FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures
FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface
MSL973001A Perform basic tests.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's 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.