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Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site

Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM203
State Code
BAN74
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise raw materials and products. It applies to the employee of an enterprise engaged in commercial-scale composting operations.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise, handle and locate raw materials on site
  • 1.1 Recognise composting potential of raw materials
  • 1.2 Compare characteristics of raw materials with site operating guidelines
  • 1.3 Recognise potential hazards handling raw materials
  • 1.4 Confirm initial handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines
  • 1.5 Identify and record contaminants in raw materials
  • 1.6 Confirm physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines
2. Recognise and locate key processes and technologies
  • 2.1 Confirm composting technologies and methods, key process control steps and locations from site map
  • 2.2 Identify windrows or vessels by batch or code numbers
  • 2.3 Confirm machinery, plant and equipment from site operating guidelines
3. Recognise, handle and locate compost and other products on site
  • 3.1 Describe intended use of compost and or products
  • 3.2 Compare site operating guidelines with the handling risks and potential or common contaminants that characterise different products
  • 3.3 Recognise potential hazards in handling products
  • 3.4 Confirm handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines
  • 3.5 Recognise and avoid potential for contamination of products
  • 3.6 Match batching sheets or other product formulas to end product
  • 3.7 Identify and report contaminants present in products
  • 3.8 Identify physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement on site
4. Identify and carry out site maintenance requirement
  • 4.1 Identify and undertake site maintenance requirements
  • 4.2 Identify traffic access routes and traffic and pedestrian safety rules from site operating plan
  • 4.3 Maintain vehicle access routes
  • 4.4 Identify and maintain machinery and site security requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6791 AHCCOM203A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC28 AHCCOM206 Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC5 AHC32216 Certificate III in Commercial Composting Qualification