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Prepare value added compost-based products

Prepare value added compost-based products

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT308
State Code
BAT98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
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.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their 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. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.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. Organise for value-added product preparation
  • 1.1 Review job sheet or work order to identify product requirements
  • 1.2 Organise equipment required for product preparation
  • 1.3 Identify workplace hazards and environmental implications and assess and manage risk
2. Prepare value-added products
  • 2.1 Confirm compost and product additives against job sheet
  • 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 and site to avoid contamination between batches
3. Conduct quality inspection and readiness for sale
  • 3.1 Inspect and check product for compliance with job sheet and product requirements
  • 3.2 Document product details accurately and promptly
  • 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
D7191 AHCPHT308A Prepare value added compost-based products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS90 AHCPHT318 Prepare value added compost-based products Unit of competency