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Blend and dispatch malt

Blend and dispatch malt

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA3020
State Code
ODL25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/11/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate commercial equipment associated with blending malted barley or wheat to specifications and dispatching wheat to customers.This unit applies to operators in commercial malting plants who are responsible for blending malted barley or wheat and then dispatching the malt to customers. These operators are often known as maltsters.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Blend malt to specification
  • 1.1 Obtain blend specification from management or other source
  • 1.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to safety requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of source malts and storage locations according to operating requirements
  • 1.4 Confirm equipment status and condition according to workplace health and safety and food safety procedures
  • 1.5 Set up, start, monitor and adjust blending equipment and controls to achieve desired ratio and volume
  • 1.6 Transfer blended malt to storage according to workplace procedures
2. Dispatch malt
  • 2.1 Obtain customer order or other dispatch authority
  • 2.2 Confirm availability of order volume and blend of malt to meet safety and production requirements
  • 2.3 Confirm availability of conveyor or dispatch transport and position if required
  • 2.4 Conduct pre-delivery sampling and tests to ensure product meets specifications
  • 2.5 Screen and dispatch malt for dispatch to transport
  • 2.6 Make record of dispatch according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down process and complete work
  • 3.1 Identify appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Clean and sanitise equipment according to health, safety and food safety procedures
  • 3.4 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBG70 FBPGRA2013 Blend and dispatch malt Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHA7 FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing Qualification