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Maintain grain quality in storage

KHU-AGR-0086

Australian Equivalent

AHCBAC415

Elements

Learning Outcomes

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.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Maintain hygiene in storage areas

0086.E1.O1Test storage conditions and facilities for compliance with grain storage hygiene standards

0086.E1.O2Identify, report or repair damage and faults to storage areas according to workplace procedures

0086.E1.O3Apply treatments to storage facilities to ensure hygiene standards are maintained according to grain storage program

0086.E1.O4Maintain storage environment according to biosecurity procedures

0086.E1.O5Record application of treatments according to workplace procedures

E2Monitor grain quality from arrival to dispatch

0086.E2.O1Collect samples of grain and refer for testing prior to storage

0086.E2.O2Sample grain at a frequency specified in sampling procedures to ensure compliance with purity standards

0086.E2.O3Check grain quality at time of dispatch against records at point of storage for consistency

0086.E2.O4Take, prepare and forward test samples for analysis according to workplace procedures and industry standards

0086.E2.O5Maintain records of grain storage movement according to grain storage program

0086.E2.O6Research and recommend technology, systems or practices to improve or maintain grain storage quality

0086.E2.O7Implement work health and safety policies for activities around the grain storage facilities

E3Monitor and maintain grain condition in storage

0086.E3.O1Check stored grain for contaminants and deterioration according to workplace procedures and schedules

0086.E3.O2Check grain in long-term storage for quality factors and viability according to workplace procedures and schedules

0086.E3.O3Collect, prepare and send samples of grain for laboratory testing according to industry quality assurance and laboratory standards

0086.E3.O4Create and maintain records of grain tests and inspections according to grain storage program.

0086.E3.O5Monitor condition of stored grain according to schedule and methods specified in grain storage program

0086.E3.O6Implement corrective action to maintain grain quality standards according to workplace procedures

0086.E3.O7Ensure grain storage activities and facilities management are conducted according to grain storage program

E4Control weeds and pests in storage area

0086.E4.O1Monitor grain according to the monitoring points, targets and methods outlined in the grain storage program

0086.E4.O2Collect samples of grain to test for pest infestation

0086.E4.O3Prepare and forward sample for analysis according to workplace procedures and industry standards

0086.E4.O4Control pests in storage according to grain storage program

0086.E4.O5Apply fumigants and treatments in enclosed stored grain and surrounding environment according to pest management strategy and grain storage program

0086.E4.O6Identify and control sources of infestation according to the pest management strategy and biosecurity procedures in grain storage program

0086.E4.O7Create and maintain records of treatments to grain and storage facilities according to grain storage program