Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policies and procedures
All work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements
Grains
Grains are those stored by the enterprise and may include:
cereals
legumes
pulse crops
oilseeds
pasture seeds
Grain movements
Grain movements may be for the purposes of:
receipt
despatch
aeration
treatment and/or blending of grain grades
Storage facility
Storage facility covers:
all types of temporary and permanent storage
Sampling and analysis equipment
Sampling and analysis equipment includes:
all testing apparatus
sampling, measuring and sieving equipment
operational charts
calibration and identification samples
enterprise/client instructions
Samples for testing
Samples may be for different tests, including:
moisture
insects (live and dead)
weed and other commodity seeds
other foreign matter
cracked grain
weather affected grain
grain size and weight
disease identification
germination
Handling equipment
Handling equipment used includes:
silo conveyors
elevators
chutes
augers
Other equipment
Other equipment used may include:
computing equipment used by enterprise
two way radio/telephone
tractors
front end loaders
wall charts and other visual recording methods
warning devices
ventilation/aeration equipment
Equipment checks
Equipment checks may include:
mechanical units integral to grain handling equipment, such as gear boxes, bearings and oil levels
Other personnel
Other personnel involved may include:
other operators at storage site
truck drivers
silo operators
weighbridge operators
associated office personnel
Documentation
Documentation may cover:
quantities and grades stored
grain movements and cartage documentation
weigh tally sheets
equipment and operations log sheets
stock checks
Potential emergency situations
Potential emergency situations may include:
inclement weather during operations
machinery breakdowns
power outages
storm damage to equipment and site

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 where the unit is applied for grains intended for human consumption.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
take required samples
conduct pre-start checks on machinery and equipment used for grain storage and transfers
start, operate, monitor and adjust process equipment
recognise different grain types and varieties
check grain for pest and other contamination
take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies
complete workplace records as required
apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls
safely shut down equipment
apply food safety procedures to work practices where grain is intended for human consumption.

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, quality and environmental requirements
information on equipment capacity and operating parameters
storage and transfer instructions
grain storage and transfer equipment and services
materials required for the grain storage process
sampling schedules and test procedures and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and 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:
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.