Unit of competency Outline

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Plan and schedule compost production

Plan and schedule compost production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM502
State Code
OFC25
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish production requirements, plan and schedule compost production for commercial scale composting activity. The unit applies to product managers 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 licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish production requirements
  • 1.1 Verify specifications for compost production output with stakeholder
  • 1.2 Quantify production requirements according to production output
  • 1.3 Determine conditions affecting production requirements stakeholders
  • 1.4 Estimate production capacity for site and equipment capability
  • 1.5 Prepare a production schedule according to estimates and conditions for production
  • 1.6 Develop contingencies for raw material or product supply errors
  • 1.7 Document and submit production plan for stakeholder approval
2. Verify operational compliance and resource availability
  • 2.1 Identify environmental and workplace health and safety impact of production process
  • 2.2 Verify compliance with environmental and health and safety procedures and licences
  • 2.3 Confirm availability of work team, machinery and equipment for compost production
3. Schedule production to meet requirement
  • 3.1 Calculate batch types and volumes of compost-based products
  • 3.2 Obtain laboratory and field test data of compost materials pre- and post-production
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust production schedule according to field and laboratory test results
  • 3.4 Release product to customer according to production plan, schedule and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO85 AHCCOM402 Plan and schedule compost production Unit of competency