Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 RTE3512A, 'Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks' 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

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

1 Organise for processing.

1.1

Job sheet is reviewed to clearly identify all processing requirements.

1.2

Machinery, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability and safe operation.

1.3

Potential OHS hazards are identified and assessed, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to self and others.

1.4

Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, fitted, used, maintained and stored according to work requirements, manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.

1.5

Enterprise OHS guidelines are complied with.

2

2 Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstock mixture.

2.1

Raw materials and additives for processing are identified, collected and checked to ensure compliance with enterprise procedures, including assessment of physical contamination according to enterprise guidelines.

2.2

Composting technology and methods to be used are confirmed as appropriate to raw material types and enterprise product requirements.

2.3

Raw materials are variously pre-processed into suitable forms for composting according to enterprise product requirements.

2.4

Pre-processed raw materials are mixed into suitable feedstock mixtures for composting according to documented recipes or batches.

2.5

Feedstock mixtures for composting are handled according to technology, appropriate method, and industry best practice and enterprise procedures.

2.6

Batch numbers or codes are assigned and batch documentation is created to enable tracking of batch through compost production cycle.

3

3 Monitor composting process.

3.1

Composting batch is monitored by observation and use of field testing equipment to maintain effective composting process and efficient compost production schedule according to relevant Australian standards for the product.

3.2

Processing and operations records are maintained for process control and to track batch through the compost production cycle.

3.3

Faults or variations observed at any stage of process are reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken to maintain effective and consistent compost production.

4

4 Conduct quality control inspection.

4.1

Finished compost is inspected and assessed for compliance with enterprise product requirements and relevant Australian standards.

4.2

Faults or variations observed are reported to supervisor.

4.3

Non-compliant product is further processed with necessary adjustments made as directed to processing technique and compost batch management to achieve compliance with product quality requirements.

4.4

Compliance of compost batch with product requirements is confirmed.

4.5

Batch documentation is completed for compliant compost product.

4.6

Sales and operational staff members are informed that product is suitable for sale and/or preparation of value-added products.

4.7

Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.

5

5 Clean up area.

5.1

Loading-shifting machinery and other processing equipment are cleared and cleaned as required to avoid contamination between batches.

5.2

Raw materials and finished compost products are cleared away to designated areas, and processing site is cleaned to ensure safe and effective future operation according to enterprise procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

RTE3512A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PRM30509 - Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)