Unit of competency
Modification History
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AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, adjust and shut down a compost bagging process.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
This unit must be read in conjunction with the National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for Operation of Load-Shifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment [NOHSC: 7019 (1992)]. Where work requires the use of load-shifting equipment, appropriate training/certification must be provided according to state and territory safety and licensing requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Composting (COM)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Organise for bagging operations |
1.1 Identify product bagging requirements from job sheet 1.2 Confirm product is available to meet job requirements 1.3 Identify and organise equipment, materials and personnel requirements for bagging operations 1.4 Select, use, maintain and store personal protective clothing (PPE) and equipment |
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2. Prepare bagging plant for use |
2.1 Fit and adjust machine components and related attachments 2.2 Fit and adjust materials for bag 2.3 Check safety devices and alarm systems for correct operation 2.4 Carry out routine pre-operational checks 2.5 Check, clean and calibrate operational systems and enter batch number and operating parameters 2.6 Identify, report and safety tag faulty plant or machinery 2.7 Obtain and position product to be bagged |
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3. Start and operate bagging plant |
3.1 Load product into the bagging plant hopper in required quantities 3.2 Start bagging plant using correct sequence 3.3 Operate bagging plant and monitor for performance and efficiency 3.4 Monitor materials and identify and handle non-conformances 3.5 Monitor outputs and adjust plant to meet job specifications 3.6 Report out-of-specification product or process outcomes and take action as directed 3.7 Label, palletise or stack and wrap product |
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4. Shut down bagging plant |
4.1 Undertake bagging plant and machinery shut-down procedures 4.2 Carry out routine maintenance of bagging plant and machinery 4.3 Clean bagging plant and equipment 4.4 Report and tag or lock out unsafe plant or equipment 4.5 Maintain bagging plant operational records |
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5. Check product to confirm readiness for distribution |
5.1 Transport product to holding area with labels and bar codes clearly visible 5.2 Inform supervisor of product readiness for dispatch 5.3 Check product temperature during storage and report out-of-range readings |
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 AHCCOM303A Operate a compost bagging process.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
