Overview of assessment
It is preferred that this unit of competency be assessed in a commercial-scale composting facility.
The unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function such as after:
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures
RTC2701A Follow OHS procedures
RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision
RTE2507A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site
RTE2608A Set up, operate and maintain a water delivery system
RTE2709A Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The critical requirements for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below.
Assessment must confirm one's ability 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
conduct work in a safe and efficient manner
establish and maintain appropriate documentation accurately and promptly.
Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and must be assessed in a commercial-scale composting facility or in a situation that reproduces and/or simulates operational conditions.
For valid assessment, one must have opportunities to participate in exercises, case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
The candidate must also have access to the following resources:
a commercial-scale value-added compost-based product facility
a range of load-shifting machinery and measuring equipment
PPE
finished compost
additives
job sheets or work orders.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities and, where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
The skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency must allow for application in a broad industry context, and should be transferable to a range of work environments, including the ability to deal with unplanned events. For example, this could include work within composting operations of varying scale; processing a range of different raw materials; producing a range of different composts and value-added products to meet the demands of different markets; located in an urban or rural context with varying environmental constraints; and using various equipment, practices, technologies and management systems.