Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and manage a grain storage program, and maintain records of stored grain movement.
This unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the planning and management of a stored grain program, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Broad Acre Cropping (BAC)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Plan grain storage program |
1.1 Collect and analyse workplace 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 and estimate cost of temporary storage 1.5 Evaluate the benefits, risks and costs of storing grain and compare to immediate sale of grain 1.6 Estimate timeframes and scheduling for delivery of grain to on-site and off-site storage facilities 1.7 Prepare program plan to include plans for annual, seasonal and short-term periods, appropriate to achieving workplace goals and objectives 1.8 Document program plan, including scheduling and key responsibilities, and reporting type, format, frequency and detail required by managers and operators |
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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 (IPM) program including monitoring points, to control grain insects and other pests in storage 2.4 Confirm pest control strategies meet end-use requirements and customer expectations 2.5 Determine appropriate record keeping requirements and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations 2.6 Document the program, including scheduling and key responsibilities, including the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators |
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3. Implement workplace health and safety program for grain storage area |
3.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards within and surrounding the grain storage area 3.2 Develop, document and implement workplace health and safety procedures to reduce or eliminate risks 3.3 Communicate workplace health and safety procedures 3.4 Check the program describes the personal protective equipment and safety gear required to be used around the storage facilities 3.5 Determine workplace health and safety record keeping requirements, and implement procedures 3.6 Confirm the program includes the type, format, frequency and detail of any reporting required by both managers and operators |
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4. Manage the grain storage program |
4.1 Implement the grain storage program in accordance with workplace requirements and workplace health and safety procedures 4.2 Schedule and organise activities for efficient transport and storage of the grain 4.3 Implement pest control strategies according to the IPM program 4.4 Confirm personal protective equipment and safety gear is provided to all people operating around the storage facilities 4.5 Conduct checks to ensure that the grain performance indicators, targets and specifications, including grain stored for seed, are being met, and make amendments to the program where necessary 4.6 Communicate regularly with operational personnel throughout the storage, transport, sampling and chemical application operations to ensure efficient and safe operation and progress 4.7 Minimise environmental and biosecurity impacts of grain storage and movement activities according to workplace environmental and biosecurity procedures 4.8 Identify existing and potential grain storage problems and investigate likely causes 4.9 Consider and recommend alternative solutions to appropriate personnel |
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5. Maintain records of stored grain movement |
5.1 Create, maintain and store records and documentation as described in the grain storage program, the IPM program, and workplace health and safety requirements 5.2 Complete appropriate records and documentation throughout the storage program in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill |
Description |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHCBAC511 Plan and manage a stored grain program |
AHCBAC504 Plan and manage a stored grain program |
Performance criteria clarified Foundation skills added Assessment requirements updated |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
