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Develop a composting recipe

Develop a composting recipe

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM403
State Code
OFC26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mix raw materials of known characteristics in specified proportions for composting.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and characterise raw materials
  • 1.1 Identify raw materials against established workplace criteria
  • 1.2 Enter raw material characteristics into compost recipe calculator to achieve a balanced recipe
  • 1.3 Take samples of material for analysis where raw material identity or characteristics are uncertain
  • 1.4 Determine receivable and handling requirements of raw materials
2. Establish production objectives
  • 2.1 Develop product specifications for identified markets using product performance data and enterprise records
  • 2.2 Identify raw material combinations that meet market requirements
3. Calculate compost recipe
  • 3.1 Record raw material characteristics in compost recipe
  • 3.2 Specify raw material ratios by weight in resulting compost recipe
  • 3.3 Determine raw material pre-processing requirements, volumes of compost upon formation, and compost production plan
  • 3.4 Review and document composting batch management procedures
  • 3.5 Estimate and document compost production schedule
  • 3.6 Verify compost recipe and production schedule against compost production plan
  • 3.7 Quantify density of pre-processed raw materials and translate weight-based recipe into volume-based recipe for production
  • 3.8 Record volumetric compost recipe and production procedures as operational batch or bucket recipe and procedures
4. Validate compost recipe
  • 4.1 Prepare and mix raw materials to form feedstock for composting
  • 4.2 Supervise composting batch according to workplace procedure
  • 4.3 Monitor composting process for efficiency in relation to estimated production schedule and workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Monitor environmental and health and safety aspects and impacts
  • 4.5 Identify faults, variations or problems, and implement remedial action
  • 4.6 Sample and test material to determine completion of process
  • 4.7 Evaluate end product quality against product specifications
  • 4.8 Revise compost recipe, production schedule and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR53 AHCCOM401 Develop a composting recipe Unit of competency