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

AHCPHT308 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare value added compost-based products

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCPHT308 - Prepare value added compost-based products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare or blend compost with other materials or products to produce various value added compost-based products.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their 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.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: Organise for value-added product preparation
  • Review job sheet or work order to identify product requirements
  • Organise equipment required for product preparation
  • Identify workplace hazards and environmental implications and assess and manage risk
       
Element: Prepare value-added products
  • Confirm compost and product additives against job sheet
  • Measure and transport compost and additives to preparation area
  • Monitor and check compost and additives against specifications and identify and report variations or non-conformances
  • Blend and process compost, materials and other additives
  • Clean machinery and site to avoid contamination between batches
       
Element: Conduct quality inspection and readiness for sale
  • Inspect and check product for compliance with job sheet and product requirements
  • Document product details accurately and promptly
  • Transport product to holding bay and confirm quantity of product
  • Label product according to regulatory and customer requirements
  • Release product for dispatch
       


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. Organise for value-added product preparation

1.1 Review job sheet or work order to identify product requirements

1.2 Organise equipment required for product preparation

1.3 Identify workplace hazards and environmental implications and assess and manage risk

2. Prepare value-added products

2.1 Confirm compost and product additives against job sheet

2.2 Measure and transport compost and additives to preparation area

2.3 Monitor and check compost and additives against specifications and identify and report variations or non-conformances

2.4 Blend and process compost, materials and other additives

2.5 Clean machinery and site to avoid contamination between batches

3. Conduct quality inspection and readiness for sale

3.1 Inspect and check product for compliance with job sheet and product requirements

3.2 Document product details accurately and promptly

3.3 Transport product to holding bay and confirm quantity of product

3.4 Label product according to regulatory and customer requirements

3.5 Release product for dispatch

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 value-added product requirements

interpret batch sheets and follow enterprise production procedures

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

recognise value-added products and their characteristics

recognise, quantify and handle products

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for preparing value added compost based products

Australian standards for products

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 licensing, roads and traffic requirements

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

operating principles and methods for plant and machinery

potential risks and hazards associated with operation of machinery and equipment

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

product types and characteristics

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

value-added product types and characteristics

Submission Requirements

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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. Organise for value-added product preparation

1.1 Review job sheet or work order to identify product requirements

1.2 Organise equipment required for product preparation

1.3 Identify workplace hazards and environmental implications and assess and manage risk

2. Prepare value-added products

2.1 Confirm compost and product additives against job sheet

2.2 Measure and transport compost and additives to preparation area

2.3 Monitor and check compost and additives against specifications and identify and report variations or non-conformances

2.4 Blend and process compost, materials and other additives

2.5 Clean machinery and site to avoid contamination between batches

3. Conduct quality inspection and readiness for sale

3.1 Inspect and check product for compliance with job sheet and product requirements

3.2 Document product details accurately and promptly

3.3 Transport product to holding bay and confirm quantity of product

3.4 Label product according to regulatory and customer requirements

3.5 Release product for dispatch

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
Review job sheet or work order to identify product requirements 
Organise equipment required for product preparation 
Identify workplace hazards and environmental implications and assess and manage risk 
Confirm compost and product additives against job sheet 
Measure and transport compost and additives to preparation area 
Monitor and check compost and additives against specifications and identify and report variations or non-conformances 
Blend and process compost, materials and other additives 
Clean machinery and site to avoid contamination between batches 
Inspect and check product for compliance with job sheet and product requirements 
Document product details accurately and promptly 
Transport product to holding bay and confirm quantity of product 
Label product according to regulatory and customer requirements 
Release product for dispatch 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCPHT308 - Prepare value added compost-based products
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