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AHCPHT308A
Prepare value added compost-based products

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to the people working at a commercial-scale composting facility It will require taking responsibility for work output with checking related to overall progress, and taking limited responsibility for the work output of others for example as a loader operator or team leader. Where work requires the use of load-shifting or other equipment, appropriate training/certification must be provided according to state and territory safety and licensing requirements.

This unit covers the process of preparing and/or blend finishing compost with other materials or products to produce various value added compost-based products, and defines the standard required to: interpret batch sheets and follow enterprise production procedures; recognise, quantify and handle products according to enterprise requirements and procedures; recognise value added products and their characteristics; prepare batches of value-added product according to defined batch recipes and methods.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

interpret batch sheets and follow enterprise production procedures

recognise, quantify and handle products according to enterprise requirements and procedures

recognise value added products and their characteristics

prepare batches of value added product according to defined batch recipes and methods.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

demonstrating safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

following Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

identifying and handling raw materials, products, additives and contaminants

interpreting and applying instructions

measuring and calculating volumes and consumption requirements

reading and interpreting job sheets

recording and reporting equipment faults, workplace hazards and accidents

using emergency and personal protective equipment

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

common product contaminants

enterprise product specifications and standards

environmental license requirements, aspects and management measures associated with operation of machinery and equipment

hazards in handling materials and additives and appropriate risk control measures

identification of contaminants

legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace OHS and use and control of hazardous substances

operating principles and methods for plant and machinery

procedures for cleaning, securing and storing machinery, equipment and materials

potential risks and hazards associated with operation of machinery and equipment

product types and characteristics

raw materials, compost and additives commonly used to manufacture value-added products

relevant Australian standards for products

relevant state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to licensing, roads and traffic requirements

value-added product types and characteristics.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Compost-based products from aerobic, anaerobic and vermiculture composting systems may include:

composted and pasteurised mulches

composted and pasteurised soil conditioners

effluent, storm water or emission treatment products

general and special purpose landscaping soils

soft fall or loose fill materials for playground surfacing or other applications

mushroom substrate

ornamental mulches

products for agricultural disease suppression

products for erosion control or site remediation

sports turf substrates

standard and specialised potting mixes.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Job sheet or work order is reviewed to clearly identify all product requirements. 
Equipment required for safe, effective and efficient product preparation is identified and organised. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in workplace are identified, and risk is assessed and managed according to enterprise procedures. 
Environmental implications associated with product preparation are identified, assessed and reported to supervisor. 
Compost and product additives are clearly identified and confirmed against job sheet and enterprise procedures. 
Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements. 
Required quantities of compost and product additives are measured and transported to product preparation area. 
Compost and product additives are regularly monitored and checked against value-added product specifications and variations or non-conformances are identified and reported, and remedial action is taken according to enterprise procedures and product specifications. 
Preparation method and machinery to be used are confirmed as appropriate for product and as meeting enterprise product requirements. 
Plant and machinery are operated in a safe and controlled manner, and monitored for performance and efficiency. 
Compost, materials and other product additives are blended and processed according to product requirements. 
Products are monitored and adjustments to machinery operations are made to meet job sheet specifications. 
Batch numbers of compost materials and other additives are combined or reassigned. 
Blending, processing machinery and site are cleared and cleaned as required to avoid contamination between batches according to enterprise procedures. 
Value-added product is inspected and checked for compliance with job sheet and product requirements. 
Product details are documented accurately and promptly according to enterprise procedures. 
Value-added product is transported to holding bay and quantity of product is confirmed. 
Value-added product is clearly labelled according to regulatory and customer requirements. 
Value-added product is released for dispatch according to enterprise procedures. 
Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action. 

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