Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:47 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:47 AM AWST
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Prepare grain storages
Prepare grain storages
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC208
AHCBAC208
State Code
ODU95
ODU95
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare storages, surrounding areas and equipment in readiness for receiving grain at an acceptable level of hygiene. This unit applies to workers in specialist grain storages or on grain farms.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all work in confined spaces must comply with state and federal legislation requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work in bulk material storage area
- 1.1 Confirm work program instructions and clarify anomalies with supervisor
- 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards in grain storage and report to supervisor and implement suitable controls
- 1.3 Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 1.4 Select, prepare and maintain equipment and tools
2. Prepare storage area
- 2.1 Clean storage site of contaminants according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
- 2.2 Dispose of waste according to workplace procedures
- 2.3 Prepare and maintain the storage site according to procedures
3. Prepare storage facilities
- 3.1 Clean residue from bulk material storage facility according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
- 3.2 Check structural integrity, damage or deterioration of bulk material storage facility and repair or report according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Prepare and erect temporary storage facility according to work program instructions
4. Prepare bulk material handling machinery
- 4.1 Clean machinery of contamination and residues according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
- 4.2 Assist setting and adjustment of bulk material handling equipment according to work program instructions
- 4.3 Conduct pre checks of bulk material handling equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace requirements
5. Complete maintenance operation
- 5.1 Update grain storage preparation records according to workplace procedures
- 5.2 Dispose of waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
- 5.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAU00 | AHCBAC204 | Prepare grain storages | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ7 | AHC20116 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| BJB6 | AHC20122 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
| BKE1 | AHC33325 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |