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Assess and receive raw materials for composting

Assess and receive raw materials for composting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM204
State Code
OFC30
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to receive green waste for processing at a compost facility, including measuring quantity for billing, and assessing material quality for acceptability against specified enterprise requirements.The unit applies to individuals engaged in commercial-scale composting operations who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for work
  • 1.1 Confirm specifications for raw composting materials
  • 1.2 Select tools and loading equipment and check for serviceability
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and report existing and potential hazards to health and safety
  • 1.4 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
2. Receive raw materials
  • 2.1 Recognise and assess raw materials against specifications
  • 2.2 Reject non-conforming materials
  • 2.3 Record and report non-conformances according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Estimate and record raw material quantity
  • 2.5 Calculate fee and charge to supplier based on raw material type and quantity
  • 2.6 Record fee payment and provide receipt
3. Unload raw materials
  • 3.1 Provide drivers with directions for unloading materials
  • 3.2 Provide unloading assistance according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Inspect and assess raw materials against specifications
  • 3.4 Reject substandard materials
  • 3.5 Record and report substandard materials
  • 3.6 Monitor unloading areas for compliance with unloading instructions
  • 3.7 Monitor unloading areas for containment, segregation and capacity
4. Remove contaminants and stockpile acceptable raw material
  • 4.1 Remove substandard materials from raw materials stockpile
  • 4.2 Segregate, stockpile and contain raw materials according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Monitor raw material stockpiles to ensure storage capacity and containment of components
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS44 AHCCOM201 Assess and receive raw materials for composting Unit of competency