Qualification details

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
2	AHC10v5	Equivalent imported units updated
1	AHC10	Initial release

Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in commercial composting.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Commercial compost facility worker

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
Problem-solving	Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful
Self-management	Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of ten (10) units made up of one (1) core unit and nine (9) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective group A
• a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective groups A or B.
• a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from from units aligned to from Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial composting industry.

CORE UNIT 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Composting 

AHCCOM301A Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment

AHCCOM302A Dispatch materials and composted product

AHCCOM303A Operate a compost bagging process

RIIMPO304B Conduct wheel loader operations

AHCCOM401A Develop a composting recipe

AHCCOM402A Plan and schedule compost production

Work 

AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities

AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements

AHCWRK308A Handle bulk materials in storage area

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Composting 

AHCCOM201A Assess and receive raw materials for composting

AHCCOM202A Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site

AHCCOM203A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site

AHCCOM501A Identify and secure raw materials supply for compost production

Chemicals 

AHCCHM301A Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces

AHCCHM302A Fumigate soil using chemicals

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

Machinery operations and maintenance 

AHCMOM301A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair

AHCMOM302A Perform machinery maintenance

AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment

AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment

AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment