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Plan and schedule compost production

Plan and schedule compost production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM402
State Code
BAO85
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and schedule compost production. This unit applies to product managers at a commercial-scale composting facility.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.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. Establish production requirements
  • 1.1 Quantify production requirements from raw material supply contracts and receival data, sales and market trend information, and corporate marketing plan and strategy
  • 1.2 Identify conditions that affect production requirements with management, sales and marketing personnel
  • 1.3 Estimate production requirements to meet customer requirements and site and equipment capacity in consultation with management, sales and marketing personnel
  • 1.4 Monitor environmental and work health and safety impacts for compliance with enterprise plan and licence conditions
  • 1.5 Document and submit production plan for management approval
  • 1.6 Confirm availability of personnel, machinery and equipment for compost production
  • 1.7 Develop contingency plan for oversupply or undersupply of raw material or product
2. Schedule production to meet requirement
  • 2.1 Calculate batch types and volumes of compost-based products
  • 2.2 Obtain laboratory and field test data of compost materials during and after production
  • 2.3 Monitor and adjust production schedule according to field and laboratory test results
  • 2.4 Make product available to customer in required quantities, to required quality and at required time
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6796 AHCCOM402A Plan and schedule compost production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC25 AHCCOM502 Plan and schedule compost production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC5 AHC32216 Certificate III in Commercial Composting Qualification