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.
Blend specification
Blend specification includes:
mix ratios
total volume of required malt.
Mode of dispatch includes:
Malt may be dispatched one or more modes of transport including:
road
rail
ship
conveyor to external customer’s premises or silo.
Services
Services include power, gas, water, steam and compressed air.
Equipment
Includes equipment used for:
storage e.g. bins, hoppers or silos
on site grain transport and loading such as conveyors, blowers, chutes
weighing
metal detection
blending of malt.
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. It may also include the calculation of materials to be dispatched and monitoring to ensure correct weight is delivered.
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 blending requirements
access workplace information to identify malt dispatch requirements including malt type and amount, mode of transport, and screening and testing requirements
select, fit and use personal protective clothing and equipment
confirm equipment status and condition
set up, start and monitor grain transfer equipment
undertake required sampling and testing during blending and dispatch
monitor critical control points 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
malt of different types for blending
blending equipment
dispatch and malt transport equipment.
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.