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Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system

Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK328A
State Code
D6973
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of operating and maintaining the equipment used for effluent removal from the production shed, and monitoring its efficiency and defines the standard required to: operate machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner; dispose of effluent cleanly and efficiently resulting in minimal impacts on the surrounding environment; maintain equipment and site hygiene consistent with enterprise requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to work with effluent disposal equipment
  • 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management.
  • 1.2. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the maintenance activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the production process.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
  • 1.4. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
  • 1.5. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked and maintained if necessary.
2. Maintain and operate effluent storage and disposal system
  • 2.1. Organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed, including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • 2.2. Effluent removal and disposal equipment is correctly serviced and maintained.
  • 2.3. Effluent disposal systems are used according to system design in compliance with approval granted by local government and State environment protection authority.
  • 2.4. When liquid effluent storages are used, recognised techniques for irrigation are carried out according to establishment practice.
  • 2.5. In-shed effluent pits are flushed and drained as required.
  • 2.6. When effluent is composted, turning is done in accordance with establishment practice, State environment protection authority recommendations, and OHS procedures.
3. Monitor effluent disposal system
  • 3.1. Organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed, including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • 3.2. Flow rates, pit levels, compost temperatures and equipment are regularly checked to maintain effective operation of the system.
  • 3.3. Cleaning procedures and hygiene practice are carried out according to established practice.
  • 3.4. Monitoring reflects an understanding of the environmental duty of care.
4. Conduct hygiene and administration activities
  • 4.1. Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 4.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 4.3. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
  • 4.4. All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Intensive production systems may include:
piggeries
poultry farms
dairies
feedlots.
Disposal/recycling methods may include:
machine spreading
spray or flood irrigation
effluent ponds
collection for manufacture of commercial fertilisers and fuels.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
operate machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
dispose of effluent cleanly and efficiently resulting in minimal impacts on the surrounding environment
maintain equipment and site hygiene consistent with enterprise requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3649 RTE3126A Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS60 AHCLSK328 Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system Unit of competency