This unit applies to an employee of an enterprise engaged in commercial-scale composting operations. Tasks are likely to be performed by a yard hand or general hand under supervision of an operations team leader or site foreman. Work is likely to be performed as a part of a team.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Organise for work

1.1. Specifications for raw materials for composting operation, acceptance criteria and receival procedures are confirmed according to supervisor instructions and enterprise procedures.

1.2. Hand tools appropriate to job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.

1.3. Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)and enterprise procedures.

1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS procedures.

2. Receive raw materials

2.1. Raw materials are accurately identified and assessed against specified acceptance criteria.

2.2. Unacceptable (non-conforming) materials are rejected according to enterprise procedures.

2.3. Non-conformances are documented and reported according to enterprise procedures.

2.4. Acceptable raw materials are measured, and quantity is recorded according to enterprise procedures.

2.5. Fee is calculated based on raw material type and quantity, and charged to customer according to enterprise procedures.

2.6. Correct fee payment is received and recorded, and receipt is provided according to enterprise procedures.

3. Unload raw materials

3.1. Drivers are given clear directions for unloading safely at a specific location.

3.2. Unloading assistance is provided as required.

3.3. Raw materials are inspected and assessed against specified acceptance criteria according to enterprise procedures.

3.4. Unacceptable (non-conforming) materials are rejected according to enterprise procedures.

3.5. Non-conformances are documented and reported according to enterprise procedures.

3.6. Designated unloading areas are clearly identified and monitored to ensure compliance with unloading instructions, containment and segregation of materials, and availability of storage capacity.

4. Remove contaminants and stockpile acceptable raw material

4.1. Physical contaminants are removed from raw materials according to enterprise procedures.

4.2. Raw materials are segregated, stockpiled and contained in appropriate areas or otherwise managed according to enterprise procedures.

4.3. Raw material stockpiles are monitored to ensure adequate available storage capacity and containment, and non-conformances are reported to supervisor.

4.4. Raw material stockpiles are clearly labelled according to job and enterprise procedures.

Required skills

basic mathematics for volume estimation and calculation of quantities and fees

literacy levels sufficient to:

read and follow enterprise policies and procedures

read site operating guidelines to confirm acceptance criteria

operating a weighbridge

oral communication skills to:

give directions to drivers

confirm instructions from supervisor

performing basic administration procedures such as producing a receipt and operating a cash register

OHS and environmental legislative and enterprise requirements

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

Required knowledge

characteristics of a range of raw materials

enterprise policies and procedures, including OHS procedures

safety risks to self and product posed by contaminants in raw materials and products

standard risk control measures used in the industry to minimise risk associated with handling raw materials and products.

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:

inspect and assess raw materials for contamination and acceptability against established criteria

measure and assess quantity of raw material

record raw material quantity and calculate fee

maintain appropriate documentation

provide clear directions to drivers entering site.

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.

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

Composting may include:

aerobic composting

vermiculture technologies.

Unit sector

Composting

This unit contains employability skills.