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Develop a composting recipe

Develop a composting recipe

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM401
State Code
BAR53
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mix raw materials of known characteristics in specified proportions for composting.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. Identify and characterise raw materials
  • 1.1 Identify raw materials against established enterprise criteria
  • 1.2 Enter raw material characteristics into compost recipe calculator to achieve a balanced recipe
  • 1.3 Take samples of material for analysis where raw material identity or characteristics are uncertain
  • 1.4 Determine receivable and handling requirements of raw materials
2. Establish production objectives
  • 2.1 Develop product specifications for identified markets using product performance data and enterprise records
  • 2.2 Identify raw material combinations that meet market requirements
3. Calculate compost recipe
  • 3.1 Record raw material characteristics in compost recipe
  • 3.2 Specify raw material ratios by weight in resulting compost recipe
  • 3.3 Determine raw material pre-processing requirements, volumes of compost upon formation and compost production plan
  • 3.4 Review composting batch management procedures and document variations to management procedures as a new procedure
  • 3.5 Estimate and document compost production schedule
  • 3.6 Confirm compatibility of compost recipe and production schedule against documented customer requirements
  • 3.7 Quantify density of pre-processed raw materials and translate weight-based recipe into volume-based recipe for production
  • 3.8 Record volumetric compost recipe and production procedures as operational batch or bucket recipe and procedures
4. Validate compost recipe
  • 4.1 Prepare and mix raw materials to form feedstock for composting
  • 4.2 Manage composting batch according to enterprise procedure
  • 4.3 Monitor composting process for efficiency in relation to estimated production schedule and enterprise requirements
  • 4.4 Monitor environmental and health and safety aspects and impacts
  • 4.5 Identify faults, variations or problems carry out remedial action
  • 4.6 Sample and test material to determine completion of process
  • 4.7 Evaluate end product quality against product specifications
  • 4.8 Revise compost recipe, production schedule and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6795 AHCCOM401A Develop a composting recipe Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC26 AHCCOM403 Develop a composting recipe Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC5 AHC32216 Certificate III in Commercial Composting Qualification
D764 CPP30711 Certificate III in Waste Management Qualification