Certificate III in Commercial Composting
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in commercial composting.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) units made up of one (1) core unit and nine (9) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of two (2) units must come from elective groups A or B.
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from from units aligned to from Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial composting industry.
CORE UNIT
Occupational Health and Safety
AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Composting
AHCCOM301A Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment
AHCCOM302A Dispatch materials and composted product
AHCCOM303A Operate a compost bagging process
RIIMPO304B Conduct wheel loader operations
AHCCOM401A Develop a composting recipe
AHCCOM402A Plan and schedule compost production
Work
AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK308A Handle bulk materials in storage area
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Composting
AHCCOM201A Assess and receive raw materials for composting
AHCCOM202A Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site
AHCCOM203A Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site
AHCCOM501A Identify and secure raw materials supply for compost production
Chemicals
AHCCHM301A Conduct fumigation in enclosed spaces
AHCCHM302A Fumigate soil using chemicals
AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals
Machinery operations and maintenance
AHCMOM301A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCMOM302A Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304A Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCMOM315A Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Commercial compost facility worker
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful |
Self-management | Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |