Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a post-harvest program for horticultural crops.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
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
Production horticulture (PHT)
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. Prepare for implementation of post-harvest operations |
1.1 Identify post-harvest operations to be performed 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery |
2. Coordinate post-harvest work |
2.1 Identify enterprise work team and coordinate tasks 2.2 Undertake post-harvest operations 2.3 Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work area |
3. Implement post-harvest treatments |
3.1 Grade and label harvested produce 3.2 Identify and dispose of produce that does not meet specifications and enterprise standards 3.3 Select post-harvest treatments according to harvested produce requirements 3.4 Ensure timing, rate, application method, environmental requirements and handling techniques conform to the requirements of the harvested produce 3.5 Ensure post-harvest practices are economical, methodical, meet established work schedules and minimise damage to produce 3.6 Clean and maintain tools, equipment and machinery |
4. Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines |
4.1 Review waste disposal requirements and determine operational tasks 4.2 Monitor collection of waste and disposal 4.3 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability |
5. Implement packing and presentation requirements of produce |
5.1 Review specified packing and presentation requirements and determine operational tasks 5.2 Monitor and adjust packing and presentation processes 5.3 Record packing and presentation processes |
6. Implement storage requirements of produce |
6.1 Review specified storage requirements and determine operational tasks 6.2 Monitor storage processes and facilities 6.3 Record storage processes and conditions |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCPHT303 Implement a post-harvest program Release 2 |
AHCPHT303 Implement a post-harvest program Release 1 |
Minor typographical error corrected |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72