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Implement grain protection procedures

Implement grain protection procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIJ3006
State Code
AWL93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement grain protection procedures within grain storage facilities in accordance with regulations and workplace procedures, as part of operations in the transport and logistics industry.It includes identifying required pest control measures, preparing the application and monitoring of pest control measures, ventilating fumigated storages and maintaining records in accordance with workplace requirements.Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team/group environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify required pest control measures
  • 1.1 Stored grain is checked for live and/or dead pests in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Pest infestation information, including prevalence, type and location, is gathered from observation
  • 1.3 Actual and potential damage to stored grain is assessed and documented
  • 1.4 Pests causing or likely to cause damage are identified
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.6 Appropriate form of protection and/or pest control is determined in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Pest control measures are arranged and/or implemented in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Plan and prepare to apply pest control measures
  • 2.1 Spray application and inert atmosphere/fumigation requirements and application procedures are confirmed in accordance with legislative, workplace and customer requirements
  • 2.2 Quantity and form of gas/liquid required and exposure period is determined from silo and grain storage information and matched to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Method of application is determined based on type of pest to be controlled and site arrangements
  • 2.4 Exposure period is determined from pest/s to be controlled and storage specifications
  • 2.5 Written records of site are confirmed by site measurements and observations
  • 2.6 Access and site specific safety requirements, including appropriate signage, are coordinated to meet legislation and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Equipment and personnel appropriate to task are organised
  • 2.8 Storage is sealed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions, and is appropriately tested as required
3 Monitor application of pest control measures
  • 3.1 Application is undertaken in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory framework
  • 3.2 Suitable emergency equipment and personnel are coordinated on site during fumigation in accordance with workplace instructions
  • 3.3 Selected process is monitored for effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer and workplace instructions
  • 3.4 Tests are made to determine leakage of gas, and corrective action is taken where this exceeds workplace limits
4 Ventilate fumigated storages
  • 4.1 Pressure equipment and/or generation equipment are shut down when requested in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Ventilation procedures appropriate for storage type are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Tests to legislative and workplace instructions are made to ensure gas has been dispersed before personnel are allowed to enter storage facility/area
  • 4.4 Warning signs and emergency equipment are removed when gas has dispersed to safe levels
  • 4.5 Stored grain is checked for evidence of live and/or dead pests in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.6 Empty gas/fumigant containers are returned to manufacturer/retailer or are disposed of in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
5 Maintain records
  • 5.1 Records of pest control activities are made and stored in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Pest control operations and results are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5185 TLIJ3006A Implement grain protection procedures Unit of competency