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Maintain grain quality in storage

Maintain grain quality in storage

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC415
State Code
ODV29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain grain quality in storage and includes assessing and maintaining hygiene in grain storage areas, as well as monitoring the grain for deterioration, pests and contamination.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.Licencing or certification for the use of fumigants and poison baits is strictly controlled in Australian states and territories. Users must check with their relevant regulatory authority before use.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain hygiene in storage areas
  • 1.1 Test storage conditions and facilities for compliance with grain storage hygiene standards
  • 1.2 Identify, report or repair damage and faults to storage areas according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Apply treatments to storage facilities to ensure hygiene standards are maintained according to grain storage program
  • 1.4 Maintain storage environment according to biosecurity procedures
  • 1.5 Record application of treatments according to workplace procedures
2. Monitor grain quality from arrival to dispatch
  • 2.1 Collect samples of grain and refer for testing prior to storage
  • 2.2 Sample grain at a frequency specified in sampling procedures to ensure compliance with purity standards
  • 2.3 Check grain quality at time of dispatch against records at point of storage for consistency
  • 2.4 Take, prepare and forward test samples for analysis according to workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 2.5 Maintain records of grain storage movement according to grain storage program
  • 2.6 Research and recommend technology, systems or practices to improve or maintain grain storage quality
  • 2.7 Implement work health and safety policies for activities around the grain storage facilities
3. Monitor and maintain grain condition in storage
  • 3.1 Check stored grain for contaminants and deterioration according to workplace procedures and schedules
  • 3.2 Check grain in long-term storage for quality factors and viability according to workplace procedures and schedules
  • 3.3 Collect, prepare and send samples of grain for laboratory testing according to industry quality assurance and laboratory standards
  • 3.4 Create and maintain records of grain tests and inspections according to grain storage program.
  • 3.5 Monitor condition of stored grain according to schedule and methods specified in grain storage program
  • 3.6 Implement corrective action to maintain grain quality standards according to workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Ensure grain storage activities and facilities management are conducted according to grain storage program
4. Control weeds and pests in storage area
  • 4.1 Monitor grain according to the monitoring points, targets and methods outlined in the grain storage program
  • 4.2 Collect samples of grain to test for pest infestation
  • 4.3 Prepare and forward sample for analysis according to workplace procedures and industry standards
  • 4.4 Control pests in storage according to grain storage program
  • 4.5 Apply fumigants and treatments in enclosed stored grain and surrounding environment according to pest management strategy and grain storage program
  • 4.6 Identify and control sources of infestation according to the pest management strategy and biosecurity procedures in grain storage program
  • 4.7 Create and maintain records of treatments to grain and storage facilities according to grain storage program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP73 AHCBAC406 Maintain grain quality in storage Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification