Prepare malted grain

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:30 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FBPGRA2012

State Code
BBG90

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
23/01/2018

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

27/07/2018

Field of Education

030717 - Plant And Machine Operations

Original Release Date

27/07/2018

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate commercial equipment associated with preparing malted barley or wheat. It covers operating and monitoring steeping, germinating, and kilning equipment.The unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for converting stored grain into malted barley or wheat. These operators are often known as maltsters.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Steep grain

1.1 Identify work requirements with relevant personnel
1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to work health and safety requirements
1.3 Confirm equipment status and condition
1.4 Set up, start and monitor equipment according to operating procedures
1.5 Transfer grain from storage into steeping equipment according to workplace procedures
1.6 Place hoses or other wetting equipment correctly to ensure uniform hydration and to avoid damage to grain
1.7 Immerse, drain and rest grain for the specified number of cycles
1.8 Monitor moisture content of grain during air resting to determine when it is ready for transfer to germination vessels
1.9 Discharge wastewater to treatment or holding or other facilities according to workplace procedures

2. Germinate grain

2.1 Feed grain into germination vessel or floor according to workplace procedures
2.2 Set up, operate and monitor turning and air blowing equipment to meet safety and production requirements
2.3 Monitor green grain for humidity, temperature, moisture, chitting or acrospires, and general condition
2.4 Adjust rate of turning, humidity and temperature according to specifications for malt type
2.5 Transfer modified green grain to kiln according to specifications for malt type and results of laboratory testing

3. Operate kiln to produce malt

3.1 Conduct first drying of modified grain
3.2 Confirm germination has stopped according to workplace procedures
3.3 Cure modified grain through correct combination of air flow and heat for malt product specification
3.4 Confirm colour, moisture content and other required specifications
3.5 Clean the malt according to workplace procedures and food safety requirements
3.6 Transfer separated culm to storage according to workplace procedures
3.7 Transfer malt to storage according to workplace procedures

4. Shut down process and complete work

4.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
4.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
4.3 Clean and sanitise equipment according to work health and safety and food safety procedures
4.4 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD824	FDFGR2012A	Prepare malted grain	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODL26	FBPGRA3019	Prepare malted grain	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BDP5	FBP30117	Certificate III in Food Processing	Qualification
BDO8	FBP20117	Certificate II in Food Processing	Qualification