Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to harvest permaculture crops. It requires knowledge of common crops used in permaculture systems, recognition of the maturity parameters of crops, grading characteristics, maintaining quality of produce, and the effect of adverse weather conditions.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Permaculture (PER)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Assess plants for harvest |
1.1 Identify crops to be harvested according to the harvesting plan 1.2 Determine crop maturity 1.3 Confirm conditions are right for harvesting |
2. Prepare equipment for harvesting |
2.1 Select tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to the task being undertaken 2.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications 2.3 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) |
3. Harvest the crop |
3.1 Harvest the crop carefully and safely 3.2 Sort and grade the crop as needed 3.3 Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery |
4. Complete crop harvesting work |
4.1 Employ safe manual handling techniques when handling containers 4.2 Move and stack containers in such a way as to minimise damage to the crop 4.3 Maintain temperature of the crop at the levels set by the harvesting plan 4.4 Transport crop from the field to the processing or storage area 4.5 Maintain containers in good working order |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
New unit - equivalent to QLD842IPA08B.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72