Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to organise and dispatch bagged and bulk compost products from a site.
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 selecting, allocating and using 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Organise for loading and dispatch of product | 1.1 Obtain and review dispatch order 1.2 Check product dispatch requirements against product and transport availability 1.3 Confirm product dispatch with contractor or driver 1.4 Organise machinery and labour for dispatch 1.5 Identify and control hazards 1.6 Fit personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Coordinate loading of product | 2.1 Provide instructions to ensure safe and efficient loading 2.2 Monitor loading site to ensure compliance with loading instructions, containment of product within designated loading area and availability of space for loading 2.3 Measure and load product into dispatch vehicle 2.4 Check load to ensure that it is covered, contained or secured 2.5 Weigh load to ensure dispatch order is met |
3. Clean up loading area | 3.1 Clean loader and vehicle between loads 3.2 Monitor area and equipment for cleaning and clearing |
4. Document product dispatch | 4.1 Record dispatch information and provide information to sales office |
Evidence of Performance
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:
load product for dispatch
measure product quantity for dispatch
organise a loading site
organise and coordinate loading
clean up loading area
document product dispatch
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of product dispatch
bulk density and moisture effects on weight and volume
customer service
measurements, including weights, volumes and bucket volumes
provisions of the Trade Practices Act in regard to weights and measurements of bulk product
types and performance characteristics of vehicles and loading equipment used in a composting enterprise
workplace health and safety requirements
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Composting (COM)