Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCOM304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCOM304 - Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Organise plant, machinery and equipment operations
  • Review job sheet or work order to identify operating requirements
  • Organise equipment, materials and work team requirements
  • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Prepare plant, machinery and equipment for use
  • Check service log to ensure service requirements have been maintained
  • Check communication equipment, safety devices, lighting and alarm systems for correct operation
  • Carry out routine pre-operational checks
  • Check and calibrate operational systems
  • Identify and safety tag faulty plant, machinery or equipment
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
       
Element: Start and operate plant, machinery and equipment
  • Check operational area and inform work team of start of operation
  • Operate plant, machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner
  • Monitor input materials and identify non-conformances
  • Monitor processing outputs and adjust plant operation to meet job specifications
  • Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Shut down, clean and store plant, machinery and equipment
  • Undertake shut down procedures for plant, machinery and equipment
  • Remove debris and contaminants from plant, machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Clean, secure and store plant, machinery and equipment
  • Tag or lock unsafe plant, machinery or equipment
  • Maintain plant, machinery and equipment operational records
  • Record and report faulty and unsafe plant, machinery or equipment
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review job sheet or work order to identify operating requirements 
Organise equipment, materials and work team requirements 
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Check service log to ensure service requirements have been maintained 
Check communication equipment, safety devices, lighting and alarm systems for correct operation 
Carry out routine pre-operational checks 
Check and calibrate operational systems 
Identify and safety tag faulty plant, machinery or equipment 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures 
Check operational area and inform work team of start of operation 
Operate plant, machinery and equipment in a safe and controlled manner 
Monitor input materials and identify non-conformances 
Monitor processing outputs and adjust plant operation to meet job specifications 
Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product or process outcomes according to workplace procedures 
Undertake shut down procedures for plant, machinery and equipment 
Remove debris and contaminants from plant, machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation 
Clean, secure and store plant, machinery and equipment 
Tag or lock unsafe plant, machinery or equipment 
Maintain plant, machinery and equipment operational records 
Record and report faulty and unsafe plant, machinery or equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCCOM304 - Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCCOM304 - Operate compost processing plant, machinery and equipment

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: