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Test grain analytically and interpret results
Level
4
Credits
12
Purpose
This unit standard is for people who are currently working, or who intend to
work, in jobs which involve the analytical testing of grain.
People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to test grain and
test grain analytically. They will also be able to interpret grain test results.
Subfield
Food and Related Products Processing
Domain
Food Production - Milling
Status
Registered
Status date
25 October 2007
Date version published
25 October 2007
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Competenz (Food and Beverage)
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0111
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the: Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992; Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Food Act 1981; Food Hygiene Regulations 1974; Food (Safety) Regulations 2002;
Resource Management Act 1991; and their associated regulations and subsequent
amendments.
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Range
Grain – wheat: purple, white, red; specialty: rye, barley, oats, maize, corn;
Test equipment – weights, scales, rotascreen, grain counting, gluten washer, falling
number, Near Infrared Reflector (NIR);
Tests – protein, moisture, falling number, screenings, hardness (pounds per square
inch), gluten washing, sensory evaluation, kernel weight, pesticide and residuals.
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Definitions
Organisational procedures refer to documents that include: worksite rules, codes,
and practices; equipment operating instructions; production specifications;
documented quality management systems; and health and safety requirements.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Prepare to test grain.
Performance criteria
1.1
Test equipment is within calibration and fit for purpose.
1.2
Sample for testing is representative of test population in accordance with
organisational procedures.
1.3
Sample is available in sufficient quantity for test, and is free from contamination.
1.4
Sample identification is clear, accurate, and legible.
1.5
Correct storage containers for test samples are available in sufficient quantity
for scheduled and anticipated tests.
1.6
Preparation to test grain complies with organisational procedures, and
legislation.
1.7
Variations in specified technical performance of grain and test equipment are
identified, and corrective action is taken within a timeframe that optimises
performance.
Range
variations – qualitative, quantitative, safety.
Element 2
Test grain analytically.
Performance criteria
2.1
Grain sample is tested in sufficient quantity in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.2
Test equipment is used in correct manner in accordance with organisational
procedures.
2.3
Test results are recorded in correct place within agreed time-frame.
2.4
Tests are repeatable and are complete within agreed time-frame.
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Test equipment is loaded and operated in a manner that protects operator and
team mate safety.
2.6
Analytical testing of grain complies with organisational procedures, and
legislation.
2.7
Variations in test equipment performance and test results are identified, and
corrective action is taken within a time-frame that optimises performance.
Range
variations – qualitative, quantitative, safety.
Element 3
Interpret grain test results.
Performance criteria
3.1
Test results are compared with specifications and purchase sample, and results
are recorded.
3.2
Variations in test results are identified, and corrective action is taken within a
time-frame that minimises production disruption.
Range
3.3
variations – qualitative, quantitative, safety;
corrective action includes but is not limited to – retest, reject, gain
second opinion.
Interested parties are kept informed of test results in a manner and within a
time-frame that promote goodwill.
Range
interested parties include but are not limited to – supervisor,
production, marketing, quality, suppliers, product development.
3.4
Grain test results are interpreted in accordance with organisational procedures
and legislation.
3.5
Documentation related to interpretation of grain test results is accurate and
complete in accordance with organisational procedures.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
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Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Competenz qualifications@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest
changes to the content of this unit standard.
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