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Assess and receive raw materials for composting

Assess and receive raw materials for composting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM201
State Code
BAS44
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 receive green waste for processing at a compost facility, including measuring quantity for billing and assessing material quality for acceptability against specified enterprise requirements.It applies to an employee of an enterprise engaged in commercial-scale composting operations.This unit applies to individuals 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 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 work
  • 1.1 Confirm specifications for raw materials
  • 1.2 Select hand tools and check for serviceability
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and report existing and potential hazards to health and safety
  • 1.4 Use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment
2. Receive raw materials
  • 2.1 Recognise and assess raw materials against acceptance criteria
  • 2.2 Reject non-conforming materials
  • 2.3 Note and report non-conformances
  • 2.4 Estimate and record raw materials quantity
  • 2.5 Calculate fee and charge to customer based on raw material type and quantity
  • 2.6 Record fee payment and provide receipt
3. Unload raw materials
  • 3.1 Give drivers directions for unloading at a specific location
  • 3.2 Provide unloading assistance as required
  • 3.3 Inspect and assess raw materials against specified acceptance criteria
  • 3.4 Reject unacceptable materials
  • 3.5 Note and report unacceptable materials
  • 3.6 Identify and monitor designated unloading areas to ensure compliance with unloading instructions, containment and segregation of materials and availability of storage capacity
4. Remove contaminants and stockpile acceptable raw material
  • 4.1 Remove physical unacceptable materials from raw materials
  • 4.2 Segregate, stockpile and contain or otherwise manage raw materials in appropriate areas
  • 4.3 Monitor raw material stockpiles to ensure adequate available storage capacity and containment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6789 AHCCOM201A Assess and receive raw materials for composting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC30 AHCCOM204 Assess and receive raw materials for composting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC5 AHC32216 Certificate III in Commercial Composting Qualification