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Plan and manage a stored grain program

Plan and manage a stored grain program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC504
State Code
BAM30
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage a stored grain program.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They organise the work of self and others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan grain storage program
  • 1.1 Collect and analyse organisational documentation and financial information to develop the storage program
  • 1.2 Identify, record and assess available storage facilities for suitability and capacity
  • 1.3 Calculate and analyse projected grain production and delivery quantities, types and timeframes against storage capacity
  • 1.4 Arrange any required temporary storage
  • 1.5 Estimate timeframes and scheduling for delivery of grain to storage facilities on- and off-site
  • 1.6 Prepare program to include plans for annual, seasonal and short-term periods, appropriate to achieve organisational goals and objectives
  • 1.7 Document program, including scheduling and key responsibilities, and reporting type, format, frequency and detail required by managers and operators
2. Plan integrated pest control for the storage area
  • 2.1 Organise grain testing and sampling for pest infestation
  • 2.2 Record and analyse results of samples and tests for pest infestation
  • 2.3 Develop and implement an integrated pest management program to control grain insects and other pests in storage
  • 2.4 Determine monitoring points, targets and methods to identify possible development of resistance in insects
  • 2.5 Ensure the selected pest control strategies relate to the requirements of the end use and to customers’ expectations
  • 2.6 Determine appropriate record keeping requirements and procedures to ensure compliance with the range of applicable regulations
  • 2.7 Document the program, including scheduling and key responsibilities, including the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators
3. Implement work health and safety program for grain storage area
  • 3.1 Identify hazards within and surrounding the grain storage area(s)
  • 3.2 Develop, document and implement procedures to minimise risks
  • 3.3 Communicate work health and safety and risk minimisation procedures
  • 3.4 Ensure the program describes the personal protective equipment and safety gear required to be used around the storage facilities
  • 3.5 Determine record keeping requirements and implement procedures appropriately
  • 3.6 Ensure the program includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators
4. Manage the grain storage program
  • 4.1 Implement the grain storage program
  • 4.2 Schedule and organise activities for efficient transport and storage of the grain
  • 4.3 Implement pest control strategies according to the integrated pest management program
  • 4.4 Ensure personal protective equipment and safety gear is provided to all people operating around the storage facilities
  • 4.5 Ensure that all work health and safety procedures are implemented by operational personnel
  • 4.6 Conduct checks to ensure that the performance indicators, targets and specifications are being met and make amendments to the program, where necessary
  • 4.7 Communicate regularly with operational personnel throughout the storage, transport, sampling and chemical application operations to ensure efficient and safe operation and progress
  • 4.8 Assess the impact and risk of existing and potential problems
  • 4.9 Identify potential problems and investigate likely causes
  • 4.10 Consider, analyse, review and recommend alternative solutions to appropriate personnel for a decision
5. Maintain records of stored grain movement
  • 5.1 Create, maintain and store records and documentation as described in the grain storage program, the integrated pest management program, and work health and safety requirements
  • 5.2 Complete appropriate records and documentation throughout the storage program
  • 5.3 Ensure that the record keeping system is appropriate
  • 5.4 Implement enterprise biosecurity policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6729 AHCBAC504A Plan and manage a stored grain program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS83 AHCBAC511 Plan and manage a stored grain program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD8 AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture Qualification