Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Commercial Composting
Certificate III in Commercial Composting
AHC32210
D489
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 01/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in commercial composting.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) units made up of:- one (1) core unit and
- nine (9) elective units;
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective groups A or B.
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from from units aligned to from Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial composting industry.
1. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must come from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7313 | AHCWRK306A | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9347 | RIIMPO304B | Conduct wheel loader operations | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D7312 | AHCWRK305A | Coordinate work site activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6795 | AHCCOM401A | Develop a composting recipe | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D6793 | AHCCOM302A | Dispatch materials and composted product | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7315 | AHCWRK308A | Handle bulk materials in storage area | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D6794 | AHCCOM303A | Operate a compost bagging process | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6792 | AHCCOM301A | Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D6796 | AHCCOM402A | Plan and schedule compost production | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) units must come from Groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYH5 | RTE32107 | Certificate III in Commercial Composting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDC5 | AHC32216 | Certificate III in Commercial Composting | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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