Unit of competency Outline

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Operate and monitor grain cleaning

Operate and monitor grain cleaning

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3024
State Code
ODL21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, monitor and shut down a cleaning process to screen impurities from the grist prior to, and following, the conditioning process.This unit applies to individuals who work in a grain processing environment under the direction of the miller or head miller, to produce food or feed. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of grain cleaning equipment and processes.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. Prepare the grain cleaning equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available to meet product specification requirements
  • 1.2 Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment and clothing as required of workplace policies
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm work area is clean according to food safety standards, and equipment is not locked out
  • 1.5 Check processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.6 Set up the bin system according to operating requirements
2. Operate and monitor equipment
  • 2.1 Start and operate the process according to safe operating procedures
  • 2.2 Identify variation in equipment operation, and report to miller
  • 2.3 Take and check samples to ensure impurities are screened from grist, and report any variation
  • 2.4 Identify and reportout-of-specification product and process outcomes
  • 2.5 Store cleaned grain according to food safety procedures
  • 2.6 Maintain the work area according to safe work and food safety procedures
  • 2.7 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
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 safely according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG94 FBPGRA2004 Operate a grain cleaning process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHA7 FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification