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SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Develop a composting recipe

KHU-AGR-0185

Australian Equivalent

AHCCOM403

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and mix raw materials of known characteristics in specified proportions for composting. The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for 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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Identify and characterise raw materials

0185.E1.O1Identify raw materials against established workplace criteria

0185.E1.O2Enter raw material characteristics into compost recipe calculator to achieve a balanced recipe

0185.E1.O3Take samples of material for analysis where raw material identity or characteristics are uncertain

0185.E1.O4Determine receivable and handling requirements of raw materials

E2Establish production objectives

0185.E2.O1Develop product specifications for identified markets using product performance data and enterprise records

0185.E2.O2Identify raw material combinations that meet market requirements

E3Calculate compost recipe

0185.E3.O1Record raw material characteristics in compost recipe

0185.E3.O2Specify raw material ratios by weight in resulting compost recipe

0185.E3.O3Determine raw material pre-processing requirements, volumes of compost upon formation, and compost production plan

0185.E3.O4Review and document composting batch management procedures

0185.E3.O5Estimate and document compost production schedule

0185.E3.O6Verify compost recipe and production schedule against compost production plan

0185.E3.O7Quantify density of pre-processed raw materials and translate weight-based recipe into volume-based recipe for production

0185.E3.O8Record volumetric compost recipe and production procedures as operational batch or bucket recipe and procedures

E4Validate compost recipe

0185.E4.O1Prepare and mix raw materials to form feedstock for composting

0185.E4.O2Supervise composting batch according to workplace procedure

0185.E4.O3Monitor composting process for efficiency in relation to estimated production schedule and workplace requirements

0185.E4.O4Monitor environmental and health and safety aspects and impacts

0185.E4.O5Identify faults, variations or problems, and implement remedial action

0185.E4.O6Sample and test material to determine completion of process

0185.E4.O7Evaluate end product quality against product specifications

0185.E4.O8Revise compost recipe, production schedule and procedures