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Prepare value added compost-based products

Prepare value added compost-based products

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT318
State Code
OCS90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare or blend compost with other materials or products to produce various value-added compost-based products, and conduct quality inspection.The unit applies to individuals who prepare value-added compost-based products under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for value-added product preparation
  • 1.1 Identify product requirements from job specifications or work order
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select required equipment and machinery, and check for safe operation
  • 1.4 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with preparing products, and minimise impact
2. Prepare value-added products
  • 2.1 Confirm compost and product additives according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Measure and transport compost and additives to preparation area
  • 2.3 Monitor and check compost and additives against specifications, and identify and report variations or non-conformances
  • 2.4 Blend and process compost, materials and other additives
  • 2.5 Clean machinery, equipment and site to avoid contamination between batches according to workplace procedures
3. Conduct quality inspection and readiness for sale checks
  • 3.1 Inspect and check product for compliance according to job specifications and workplace product requirements
  • 3.2 Document product details according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Transport product to holding bay and confirm quantity of product
  • 3.4 Label product according to regulatory and customer requirements
  • 3.5 Release product for dispatch
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT98 AHCPHT308 Prepare value added compost-based products Unit of competency