Unit of competency Outline
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Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment
Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM301A
AHCCOM301A
State Code
D6792
D6792
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the process of operating compost processing plant, machinery and equipment to prepare raw materials in order to produce compost products and defines the standard required to: select and use various features and controls of a range of plant, machinery and equipment; implement work and equipment maintenance plans; determine appropriate operating methods; monitor input materials and report non-conformances; monitor outputs and report out-of-specification product; perform shutdown procedures; maintain records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise plant, machinery and equipment operations
- 1.1. Job sheet or work order is reviewed to clearly identify operating requirements.
- 1.2. Equipment, materials and personnel requirements for safe, effective and efficient operation are identified and organised.
- 1.3. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected, used, maintained and stored according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
2. Prepare plant, machinery and equipment for use
- 2.1. Service log is checked to ensure service requirements have been
- 2.2. Communication equipment, safety devices, lighting and alarm systems are checked for correct operation according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise and statutory requirements.
- 2.3. Routine pre-operational checks are carried out to enterprise requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- 2.4. Operational systems are checked and calibrated for correct operation according to enterprise requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- 2.5. Faulty plant, machinery or equipment is identified, safety tagged and reported promptly according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.6. OHS hazards associated with plant, machinery and equipment operation are identified, and risk is assessed and handled according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.7. Environmental implications associated with operations are identified, assessed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
3. Start and operate plant, machinery and equipment
- 3.1. Operational area is checked and personnel in that area are informed of initiation of operation.
- 3.2. Plant, machinery and equipment are started up using correct sequence and according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Plant, machinery and equipment are operated in a safe and controlled manner according to manufacturer specifications and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- 3.4. Input materials are monitored and non-conformances clearly identified and handled according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.5. Processing outputs are monitored and adjustments to plant operation are made to meet job specifications.
- 3.6. Out-of-specification product or process outcomes are identified, rectified and reported to maintain the process within specification.
4. Shut down plant, machinery and equipment
- 4.1. Plant, machinery and equipment shut-down procedures are carried out to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 4.2. Routine maintenance of plant, machinery and equipment is carried out to remove debris and contaminants and to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- 4.3. Plant, machinery and equipment are cleaned, secured and stored according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise requirements.
- 4.4. Unsafe plant, machinery or equipment is tagged or locked.
5. Maintain records
- 5.1. Plant, machinery and equipment operational records are maintained accurately and promptly according to enterprise requirements.
- 5.2. Required maintenance, damage, malfunctions or irregular performance, and unsafe plant, machinery or equipment are recorded and/or reported according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of machinery and equipment may include:
machinery and equipment used to prepare raw materials in order to produce compost products.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of machinery and equipment may include:
machinery and equipment used to prepare raw materials in order to produce compost products.
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:
select and use various features and controls of a range of plant, machinery and equipment
implement work and equipment maintenance plans
determine appropriate operating methods
monitor input materials and report non-conformances
monitor outputs and report out-of-specification product
perform shutdown procedures and maintain records.
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:
select and use various features and controls of a range of plant, machinery and equipment
implement work and equipment maintenance plans
determine appropriate operating methods
monitor input materials and report non-conformances
monitor outputs and report out-of-specification product
perform shutdown procedures and maintain records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP87 | AHCCOM301 | Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D489 | AHC32210 | Certificate III in Commercial Composting | Qualification |