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Dispatch materials and composted product
Dispatch materials and composted product
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM302A
AHCCOM302A
State Code
D6793
D6793
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process organising and dispatching bagged and bulk compost products from the site and defines the standard required to: organise a loading site; correctly interpret dispatch orders; organise and coordinate loading; measure product quantity for dispatch; load correct product for dispatch.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for loading and dispatch of product
- 1.1. Dispatch order is obtained and reviewed for completeness.
- 1.2. Product dispatch requirements are checked with product and transport availability.
- 1.3. Request is made to designated personnel for specified quantity of specified product to be prepared and/or delivered to dispatch area.
- 1.4. Product dispatch is scheduled and confirmed with contractor or driver to ensure maximisation of load.
- 1.5. enterprise Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and site policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Appropriate machinery, equipment and labour required for dispatch activity are identified and organised according to enterprise procedures.
- 1.7. Hazards are identified and controlled according to job requirements and enterprise procedures.
- 1.8. Emergency and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, OHS procedures and enterprise requirements.
2. Coordinate loading of product
- 2.1. Loading site is organised to ensure safe and efficient loading of product.
- 2.2. Products to be loaded and specific loading requirements are clearly communicated to drivers.
- 2.3. Signalling and instructions are provided to drivers to ensure safe and efficient loading.
- 2.4. Loading site is monitored to ensure compliance with loading instructions, containment of product within designated loading area, and availability of space for loading.
- 2.5. Product is accurately measured and loaded into dispatch vehicle according to enterprise procedures.
- 2.6. Product is recorded as loaded for dispatch according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.7. Load is checked to ensure that it is adequately covered, contained and/or secured according to enterprise and regulatory requirements.
- 2.8. Load is weighed to ensure dispatch order is met.
- 2.9. Driver is provided with load documentation and delivery note according to enterprise requirements.
3. Clean up loading area
- 3.1. Loader and vehicle hygiene are maintained between loads.
- 3.2. Area and equipment are monitored for cleaning and clearing to ensure safe and effective operation according to enterprise requirements.
4. Document product dispatch
- 4.1. Dispatch information is recorded accurately and promptly, and provided to sales office according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Product types may include:
composts
mulches
natural and blended soils for landscaping
potting mixes
soft fall or loose fill playground surfacing
soil conditioners
special purpose soils
various recycled organic products for a range of specialised applications.
Machinery and equipment used in product dispatch may include:
calculator
communications equipment
hoppers and conveyors
load-shifting machinery
recording equipment
storage containers such as bins and skips
weighbridge.
Potential hazards may include:
biological hazards
dust
electricity and overhead powerlines
ergonomic hazards associated with posture and vibration
exposure to loud noise and fumes
extreme weather conditions
hazardous substances such as:
fertiliser
fuel
oil
machinery, including hydraulics
mechanical malfunctions and exposed moving parts
oil and grease spills.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Product types may include:
composts
mulches
natural and blended soils for landscaping
potting mixes
soft fall or loose fill playground surfacing
soil conditioners
special purpose soils
various recycled organic products for a range of specialised applications.
Machinery and equipment used in product dispatch may include:
calculator
communications equipment
hoppers and conveyors
load-shifting machinery
recording equipment
storage containers such as bins and skips
weighbridge.
Potential hazards may include:
biological hazards
dust
electricity and overhead powerlines
ergonomic hazards associated with posture and vibration
exposure to loud noise and fumes
extreme weather conditions
hazardous substances such as:
fertiliser
fuel
oil
machinery, including hydraulics
mechanical malfunctions and exposed moving parts
oil and grease spills.
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:
organise a loading site
correctly interpret dispatch orders
organise and coordinate loading
measure product quantity for dispatch
load correct product for dispatch.
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.
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:
organise a loading site
correctly interpret dispatch orders
organise and coordinate loading
measure product quantity for dispatch
load correct product for dispatch.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM29 | AHCCOM302 | Dispatch materials and composted product | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D489 | AHC32210 | Certificate III in Commercial Composting | Qualification |