FBPGRA3023 — Operate and monitor grain conditioning

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What an assessment for FBPGRA3023 must cover

41 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare the grain conditioning equipment and process for operation

1.1Confirm materials are available to meet product specification requirements
1.2Conduct pre-start checks according to operator instructions
1.3Select, fit and use personal protective equipment and clothing as required of workplace procedures
1.4Identify and confirm work area is clean according to food safety standards, and equipment is not locked out
1.5Check processing or operating parameters to meet safety requirements

2 Operate and monitor equipment

2.1Operate the process according to safe work procedures
2.2Identify any variation in equipment operation, and report to miller
2.3Take and check samples to ensure conditioned product meets grist moisture specifications, and report any variation
2.4Identify and report out-of-specification product or process outcomes
2.5Store conditioned product according to food safety procedures
2.6Maintain the work area according to safe work and food safety procedures
2.7Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures

3 Shut down the process

3.1Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure
3.2Shut down the process safely according to operating procedures
3.3Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
3.4Ensure waste is disposed of in line with environmental requirements

Performance evidence

applying safe work practices
applying food safety procedures to work practices
checking moisture content of grist meets product specifications following the miller’s instructions
reporting inconsistencies or variations

Knowledge evidence

purpose and basic principles of grain conditioning, and effects on the milling process and the end product: - target moisture of grain - time grain has been conditioned - underlying principles to ensure that grain can be effectively milled, good separation of bran from endosperm - reasons for conditioning grain
basic operating principles of equipment, including: - main equipment components, including settings and the number of steps required to add moisture - status and purpose of guards - the purpose and location of sensors and related feedback instrumentation - services required, and action to take if services are not available
good manufacturing practices (GMP) relevant to work task
the flow of the grain conditioning and the basic effect of outputs on downstream milling processes
typical equipment faults and related causes, including: - signs and symptoms of faulty equipment - early warning signs of potential problems
methods used to monitor conditioning, including: - using online moisture analysis device - visually inspecting conditioned grain - testing moisture levels - checking silo allocations are correct
typical problems with conditioning grain: - high moisture - low moisture - inconsistent moisture patches through grist - inconsistent time for conditioning - inconsistent milling results - faulty product sensors, solenoids or water flow meters - product bridges - inconsistent or inadequate water pressure - the need for offsets and/or calibration of moisture sensors - grain hardness/water hardness
basic contamination/cross-contamination and food safety risks associated with the conditioning grain, and related control measures
health and safety hazards and controls
requirements of different shutdowns as appropriate to the conditioning process and workplace production requirements, including: - routine cleaning/conditioning section shutdown - unexpected production stop - emergency shutdowns - procedures to follow in the event of a power outage
isolation, lock-out and tag-out procedures and responsibilities
procedures and responsibility for reporting production and performance information
environmental issues and controls relevant to the conditioning process, including waste and rework collection and handling procedures related to the process
basic operating principles of process control, where relevant, including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
routine maintenance procedures for grain conditioning equipment
cleaning and sanitisation procedures for workspace and equipment
procedures to track traceability of product
procedures to ensure biosecurity requirements are met

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret grain conditioning requirements
Writing: Record product and processing information using digital and/or paper-based formats
Numeracy: Measure product using weight (kg, T) and volume (L, hL), to two decimal points Calculate water addition to suit machine and grist type Use percentages (%) as they apply to mixes of grain Read and interpret measurements on moisture meter Accurately interpret readings on scales and gauges

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What does an assessment tool for FBPGRA3023 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FBPGRA3023 needs to address all 41 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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