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Operate a grain conditioning process

Operate a grain conditioning process

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPGRA2003
State Code
BBF99
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a process to condition grain by adding water to create a moisture level required for the separation and reduction processes.This unit applies to individuals who work in a grain processing environment. It typically targets the production worker responsible for applying basic operating principles to the operation and monitoring of grain conditioning equipment and processes.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation and 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. Prepare the grain conditioning equipment and process for operation
  • 1.1 Confirm materials are available according to operating requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and ensure cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment as required
  • 1.4 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments according to operating requirements
  • 1.5 Enter processing or operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
  • 1.6 Check and adjust equipment to ensure optimum performance
  • 1.7 Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
2. Operate and monitor the grain conditioning process
  • 2.1 Start and operate the process according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions
  • 2.3 Identify faults and inconsistencies in equipment operation and report maintenance requirements
  • 2.4 Monitor the process to confirm that conditioned product meets grist moisture specifications
  • 2.5 Store conditioned product according to food safety procedures
  • 2.6 Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
  • 2.7 Maintain the work area according to work health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.8 Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
3. Shut down the process
  • 3.1 Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
  • 3.2 Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4552 FDFGR2003A Operate a grain conditioning process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODL22 FBPGRA3023 Operate and monitor grain conditioning Unit of competency