Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCOM203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCOM203 - Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Recognise, handle and locate raw materials on site
  • Recognise composting potential of raw materials
  • Compare characteristics of raw materials with site operating guidelines
  • Recognise potential hazards handling raw materials
  • Confirm initial handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines
  • Identify and record contaminants in raw materials
  • Confirm physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines
       
Element: Recognise and locate key processes and technologies
  • Confirm composting technologies and methods, key process control steps and locations from site map
  • Identify windrows or vessels by batch or code numbers
  • Confirm machinery, plant and equipment from site operating guidelines
       
Element: Recognise, handle and locate compost and other products on site
  • Describe intended use of compost and or products
  • Compare site operating guidelines with the handling risks and potential or common contaminants that characterise different products
  • Recognise potential hazards in handling products
  • Confirm handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines
  • Recognise and avoid potential for contamination of products
  • Match batching sheets or other product formulas to end product
  • Identify and report contaminants present in products
  • Identify physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement on site
       
Element: Identify and carry out site maintenance requirement
  • Identify and undertake site maintenance requirements
  • Identify traffic access routes and traffic and pedestrian safety rules from site operating plan
  • Maintain vehicle access routes
  • Identify and maintain machinery and site security requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

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

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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Recognise composting potential of raw materials 
Compare characteristics of raw materials with site operating guidelines 
Recognise potential hazards handling raw materials 
Confirm initial handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines 
Identify and record contaminants in raw materials 
Confirm physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines 
Confirm composting technologies and methods, key process control steps and locations from site map 
Identify windrows or vessels by batch or code numbers 
Confirm machinery, plant and equipment from site operating guidelines 
Describe intended use of compost and or products 
Compare site operating guidelines with the handling risks and potential or common contaminants that characterise different products 
Recognise potential hazards in handling products 
Confirm handling requirements, stockpiling location and arrangement from site operating guidelines 
Recognise and avoid potential for contamination of products 
Match batching sheets or other product formulas to end product 
Identify and report contaminants present in products 
Identify physical contaminant handling, stockpiling location and arrangement on site 
Identify and undertake site maintenance requirements 
Identify traffic access routes and traffic and pedestrian safety rules from site operating plan 
Maintain vehicle access routes 
Identify and maintain machinery and site security requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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