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Unit of competency details

AHCCOM203 - Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCCOM203A - Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting siteThis unit is equivalent to AHCCOM203A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site. 26/Jun/2016
Is superseded by and equivalent to AHCCOM206 - Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting siteMinor changes to Application and Performance Criteria, Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions for clarity. Foundation Skills added 23/Jan/2023

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 27/Jun/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050301 Horticulture  14/Oct/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise raw materials and products. It applies to the employee of an enterprise engaged in commercial-scale composting operations.

It 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Unit Sector

Composting (COM)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise, handle and locate raw materials on site

1.1 Recognise composting potential of raw materials

1.2 Compare characteristics of raw materials with site operating guidelines

1.3 Recognise potential hazards handling raw materials

1.4 Confirm initial handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines

1.5 Identify and record contaminants in raw materials

1.6 Confirm physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines

2. Recognise and locate key processes and technologies

2.1 Confirm composting technologies and methods, key process control steps and locations from site map

2.2 Identify windrows or vessels by batch or code numbers

2.3 Confirm machinery, plant and equipment from site operating guidelines

3. Recognise, handle and locate compost and other products on site

3.1 Describe intended use of compost and or products

3.2 Compare site operating guidelines with the handling risks and potential or common contaminants that characterise different products

3.3 Recognise potential hazards in handling products

3.4 Confirm handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines

3.5 Recognise and avoid potential for contamination of products

3.6 Match batching sheets or other product formulas to end product

3.7 Identify and report contaminants present in products

3.8 Identify physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement on site

4. Identify and carry out site maintenance requirement

4.1 Identify and undertake site maintenance requirements

4.2 Identify traffic access routes and traffic and pedestrian safety rules from site operating plan

4.3 Maintain vehicle access routes

4.4 Identify and maintain machinery and site security requirements

Foundation Skills

Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Unit Mapping Information

This unit is equivalent to AHCCOM203A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

TP Version

Comment

1

AHCv1.0

Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

  • identify, confirm, locate, handle and maintain raw materials, products and physical contaminants on site
  • implement site machinery and traffic management plans
  • maintain site and machinery security requirements
  • maintain site arrangement and segregation of materials and products to avoid contamination
  • read and follow batch numbers and codes, and site operating plan
  • recognise and locate key process control stages of production cycle and associated machinery on site

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

  • principles and practices for raw material recognition
  • characteristics of a range of raw materials
  • company policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety requirements
  • key process control stages critical to consistent quality in compost production
  • overview of systems and technologies used in compost production, particularly as relevant to workplace
  • range and characteristics of products
  • safety risks associated with vehicles and machinery movement on site
  • safety risks to self and product posed by contaminants in raw materials and products
  • standard operating procedures to minimise risk associated with handling raw materials and products

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72