Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks
Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT307A
AHCPHT307A
State Code
D7190
D7190
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the process of preparing and mixing raw materials into a suitable feedstock mixture for commercial-scale composting, and composting feedstock mixtures to manufacture compost products and defines the standard required to: prepare raw materials for composting according to enterprise product requirements; prepare batches for composting according to defined compost recipes; compost feedstock mixtures to manufacture compost; conduct and interpret basic field test results to confirm effective processing and define intervention required to rectify composting processes; establish and maintain appropriate compost batch documentation accurately and promptly.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise for processing
- 1.1. Job sheet is reviewed to clearly identify all processing requirements.
- 1.2. Machinery, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability and safe operation.
- 1.3. Potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and assessed, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to self and others.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, fitted, used, maintained and stored according to work requirements, manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.
- 1.5. Enterprise OHS guidelines are complied with.
2. Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstock mixture
- 2.1. Raw materials and additives for processing are identified, collected and checked to ensure compliance with enterprise procedures, including assessment of physical contamination according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.2. Composting technology and methods to be used are confirmed as appropriate to raw material types and enterprise product requirements.
- 2.3. Raw materials are variously pre-processed into suitable forms for composting according to enterprise product requirements.
- 2.4. Pre-processed raw materials are mixed into suitable feedstock mixtures for composting according to documented recipes or batches.
- 2.5. Feedstock mixtures for composting are handled according to technology, appropriate method, and industry best practice and enterprise procedures.
- 2.6. Batch numbers or codes are assigned and batch documentation is created to enable tracking of batch through compost production cycle.
3. Monitor composting process
- 3.1. Composting batch is monitored by observation and use of field testing equipment to maintain effective composting process and efficient compost production schedule according to relevant Australian standards for the product.
- 3.2. Processing and operations records are maintained for process control and to track batch through the compost production cycle.
- 3.3. Faults or variations observed at any stage of process are reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken to maintain effective and consistent compost production.
4. Conduct quality control inspection
- 4.1. Finished compost is inspected and assessed for compliance with enterprise product requirements and relevant Australian standards.
- 4.2. Faults or variations observed are reported to supervisor.
- 4.3. Non-compliant product is further processed with necessary adjustments made as directed to processing technique and compost batch management to achieve compliance with product quality requirements.
- 4.4. Compliance of compost batch with product requirements is confirmed.
- 4.5. Batch documentation is completed for compliant compost product.
- 4.6. Sales and operational staff members are informed that product is suitable for sale and/or preparation of value-added products.
- 4.7. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
5. Clean up area
- 5.1. Loading-shifting machinery and other processing equipment are cleared and cleaned as required to avoid contamination between batches.
- 5.2. Raw materials and finished compost products are cleared away to designated areas, and processing site is cleaned to ensure safe and effective future operation according to enterprise procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Composting technology may include:
both aerobic and vermiculture composting technologies.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Composting technology may include:
both aerobic and vermiculture composting technologies.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare raw materials for composting according to enterprise product requirements
prepare batches for composting according to defined compost recipes
conduct and interpret basic field test results to confirm effective processing and define intervention required to rectify composting processes
establish and maintain appropriate compost batch documentation accurately and promptly.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare raw materials for composting according to enterprise product requirements
prepare batches for composting according to defined compost recipes
conduct and interpret basic field test results to confirm effective processing and define intervention required to rectify composting processes
establish and maintain appropriate compost batch documentation accurately and promptly.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR02 | AHCPHT307 | Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D499 | AHC33311 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
| D472 | AHC30610 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |