Manage on farm composting

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCORG408, 'Manage on farm composting'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage on farm composting' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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 composting

1.1 Confirm composting technology, recipe and method to be used are as appropriate to raw material types and farm enterprise needs

1.2 Define compost quality requirements for end product

1.3 Identify composting site requirements and prepare the composting area

1.4 Identify and implement measures are to manage drainage, dust, noise and odours

1.5 Select and check for serviceability and safe operation machinery, equipment and materials appropriate to the job

1.6 Identify and assess potential work health and safety hazards and take action to minimise risk to self and others

1.7 Select, fit, use, suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.8 Maintain and store according to work requirements, manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures

1.9 Comply with enterprise work health and safety guidelines

2. Prepare raw materials and compost on farm

2.1 Identify and collected raw materials and additives for composting, check to ensure compliance with enterprise procedures or organic standards if applicable; including assessment of physical or chemical contamination

2.2 Pre-process raw materials into suitable forms for composting if required

2.3 Mix raw materials are into suitable compost mixtures for composting according to documented recipes

2.4 Handle feedstock mixtures for composting according to technology, appropriate method, and industry best practice and enterprise procedures

2.5 Assign batch numbers or codes, and create batch documentation to enable tracking of batch through compost production cycle if required

3. Manage and monitor the composting process

3.1 Manage compost batches as required through the composting cycle

3.2 Monitor composting batch by observation or by use of field testing equipment to maintain effective composting process through the compost cycle

3.3 Maintain records for process control indicators through the compost production cycle

3.4 Identify problems observed at any stage of the composting process are and take remedial action to maintain effective and consistent compost production

3.5 Follow site quarantine, biosecurity protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are as required by enterprise guidelines

4. Inspect compost quality and maintain site

4.1 Inspect and assess finished compost is to determine if quality indicators have been met

4.2 Maintain and clean loading-shifting machinery and other processing equipment as required to avoid contamination between batches

4.3 Store raw materials and finished compost products in designated areas and kept processing site clean


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCORG408 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC51816 - Diploma of Organic Farming
  • AHC41616 - Certificate IV in Organic Farming