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Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock

Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT307
State Code
BAR02
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mix raw materials into a suitable feedstock mixture for commercial-scale composting and compost feedstock mixtures to manufacture compost 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 processing
  • 1.1 Review job sheet to identify all processing requirements
  • 1.2 Check machinery, equipment and materials for serviceability and safe operation
  • 1.3 Identify and assess workplace hazards and take action to minimise risk to self and others
2. Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstock mixture
  • 2.1 Identify, collect and check raw materials and additives for physical contamination
  • 2.2 Confirm composting technology and methods to be used as appropriate to raw material types and enterprise product requirements
  • 2.3 Pre-process raw materials into suitable forms for composting
  • 2.4 Mix pre-processed raw materials into suitable feedstock mixtures for composting
  • 2.5 Handle feedstock mixtures for composting according to technology, appropriate method and industry best practice
  • 2.6 Assign batch numbers or codes and create batch documentation to enable tracking of batch
3. Monitor composting process
  • 3.1 Monitor composting batch by observing and using field testing equipment
  • 3.2 Maintain processing and operations records for process control and to track batch through the compost production cycle
  • 3.3 Report to supervisor faults or variations observed at any stage of the process and take remedial action to maintain effective and consistent compost production
4. Conduct quality control inspection
  • 4.1 Inspect and assess finished compost for compliance with enterprise product requirements
  • 4.2 Report faults or variations
  • 4.3 Reprocess non-compliant product with necessary adjustments
  • 4.4 Confirm compliance of compost batch with product requirements
  • 4.5 Complete batch documentation for compliant compost product
  • 4.6 Inform sales and operational staff members that product is suitable for sale and/or preparation of value-added products
5. Clean up area
  • 5.1 Clean loading-shifting machinery and other processing equipment
  • 5.2 Clear away raw materials and finished compost products to designated areas and clean processing site
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7190 AHCPHT307A Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT71 AHCPHT302 Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock Unit of competency