Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Commercial Composting
Certificate III in Commercial Composting
AHC32216
BDC5
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 13/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 19/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome for a person working in a commercial composting business. The composting industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- ten (10) units of competency:
- one (1) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Select five (5) units from Group A
- Select two (2) units from Group A or B
- Two (2) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
- Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in commercial composting and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAO24 | AHCWRK306 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAK69 | RIIMPO304E | Conduct wheel loader operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAO40 | AHCWRK305 | Coordinate work site activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR53 | AHCCOM401 | Develop a composting recipe | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAT40 | AHCWRK308 | Handle bulk materials in storage area | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAP87 | AHCCOM301 | Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAO85 | AHCCOM402 | Plan and schedule compost production | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D489 | AHC32210 | Certificate III in Commercial Composting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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