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Identify and secure raw materials supply for compost production

Identify and secure raw materials supply for compost production

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCCOM501
State Code
BAL90
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and secure raw materials supply for compost production. This unit applies to commercial composting facility managers.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine characteristics of raw materials required
  • 1.1 Identify commercial objectives, product range and specifications, compliance requirements and enterprise constraints
  • 1.2 Review raw material supplies for suitability for compost products
  • 1.3 Identify complementary raw material characteristics and quantities to manufacture defined products
  • 1.4 Specify and document characteristics and quantities of additional complementary raw materials
  • 1.5 Identify complementary or substitute raw material types consistent with requirements
2. Identify and prioritise raw materials required for production
  • 2.1 Identify and assess raw material options to determine priority according to product range and specifications
  • 2.2 Obtain samples of raw materials from sources of supply and evaluate and confirm risks
  • 2.3 Submit changes to raw materials and product specifications for incorporation into business and marketing plan and strategy
3. Secure and maintain access to raw materials
  • 3.1 Gain management approval for securing preferred raw materials
  • 3.2 Document specifications for raw material characteristics and acceptability criteria for receival for inclusion in supply contract
  • 3.3 Determine preferred suppliers of raw materials
  • 3.4 Negotiate and secure supply contracts
  • 3.5 Maintain communication with suppliers to support reliable and secure supply of consistent quality raw materials
4. Prepare for receival and processing of raw materials
  • 4.1 Document and include receival, containment, handling and management requirements into procedures and training
  • 4.2 Confirm availability of site infrastructure, plant and equipment requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6797 AHCCOM501A Identify and secure raw materials supply for compost production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDC5 AHC32216 Certificate III in Commercial Composting Qualification