1. Organise for work.
   • Specifications for raw materials for composting operation, acceptance criteria and receival procedures are confirmed according to supervisor instructions and enterprise procedures.
   • Hand tools appropriate to job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.
   • Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified, assessed and reported according to occupational health and safety (OHS) and enterprise procedures.
   • Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS procedures.
2. Receive raw materials.
   • Raw materials are accurately identified and assessed against specified acceptance criteria.
   • Unacceptable (non-conforming) materials are rejected according to enterprise procedures.
   • Non-conformances are documented and reported according to enterprise procedures.
   • Acceptable raw materials are measured, and quantity is recorded according to enterprise procedures.
   • Fee is calculated based on raw material type and quantity, and charged to customer according to enterprise procedures.
   • Correct fee payment is received and recorded, and receipt is provided according to enterprise procedures.
3. Unload raw materials.
   • Drivers are given clear directions for unloading safely at a specific location.
   • Unloading assistance is provided as required.
   • Raw materials are inspected and assessed against specified acceptance criteria according to enterprise procedures.
   • Unacceptable (non-conforming) materials are rejected according to enterprise procedures.
   • Non-conformances are documented and reported according to enterprise procedures.
   • Designated unloading areas are clearly identified and monitored to ensure compliance with unloading instructions, containment and segregation of materials, and availability of storage capacity.
4. Remove contaminants and stockpile acceptable raw materials.
   • Physical contaminants are removed from raw materials according to enterprise procedures.
   • Raw materials are segregated, stockpiled and contained in appropriate areas or otherwise managed according to enterprise procedures.
   • Raw material stockpiles are monitored to ensure adequate available storage capacity and containment, and non-conformances are reported to supervisor.
   • Raw material stockpiles are clearly labelled according to job and enterprise procedures.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills include

basic mathematics for volume estimation and calculation of quantities and fees

literacy levels sufficient to

read and follow enterprise policies and procedures

read site operating guidelines to confirm acceptance criteria

operating a weighbridge

oral communication skills to

give directions to drivers

confirm instructions from supervisor

performing basic administration procedures such as producing a receipt and operating a cash register

Required knowledge includes

characteristics of a range of raw materials

enterprise policies and procedures including OHS procedures

safety risks to self and product posed by contaminants in raw materials and products

standard risk control measures used in the industry to minimise risk associated with handling raw materials and products

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function For example it may be assessed with TDTDB Conduct weighbridge operations and after RTEA Recognise raw materials production processes and products on a composting site

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function. For example it may be assessed with TDTD2298B Conduct weighbridge operations and after RTE2507A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The critical requirements for this unit of competency as a whole are listed below

Assessment must confirm ones ability to

inspect and assess raw materials for contamination and acceptability against established criteria

measure and assess quantity of raw material

handle and report nonconformances

record raw material quantity and calculate fee

maintain appropriate documentation

identify hazards in handling raw materials and implement risk control measures

provide clear directions to drivers entering site

Context and specific resources for assessment

Assessment for this unit of competency is to be largely practical in nature and must be assessed in a commercialscale composting facility or in a situation that reproduces andor simulates operational conditions

For valid assessment candidates should have opportunities to participate in a range of exercises case studies and other real and simulated practical and knowledge assessments that demonstrate the skills and knowledge specified in this unit

The candidate should also have access to the following resources

weighbridge and scales

loadshifting equipment

hand toolsequipment for removing physical contaminants

PPE

raw materials for assessment

acceptability criteria and procedures for raw materials

forms eg for recording quantity and reporting nonconformance

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

The skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency must allow for application in a broad industry context and should be transferable to a range of work environments including the ability to deal with unplanned events For example this could include work within composting operations of varying scale processing a range of different raw materials producing a range of different composts and valueadded products to meet the demands of different markets located in an urban or rural context with varying environmental constraints and using various equipment practices technologies and management systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.