Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine post-harvest operations on a horticultural enterprise.
It 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
Production horticulture (PHT)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for postharvest operations |
1.1 Identify post-harvest treatments and operations to be performed and client specifications 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 1.4 Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and food safety requirements applicable to crop under cultivation 1.5 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements |
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2. Transport harvested produce |
2.1 Transport produce from field to post-harvest processing or storage area with care 2.2 Maintain temperature of harvested produce at levels set by industry and enterprise work procedures 2.3 Maintain containers and other materials and equipment |
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3. Grade, label, treat, weigh and pack produce |
3.1 Grade and label produce according to client specifications 3.2 Apply post-harvest treatments to produce 3.3 Identify quality parameters of produce and specifications for packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling 3.4 Select packaging materials and containers for specific produce 3.5 Weigh filled containers, record weight and repack to correct weight 3.6 Use correct filling techniques for specific containers and produce 3.7 Apply wraps and lids and label containers according to client specifications |
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4. Store produce in a facility |
4.1 Place containers onto pallets or racks to ensure stability and optimum airflow 4.2 Transport to and arrange pallets or racks in storage facility 4.3 Read storage facility monitoring gauges and report abnormal readings 4.4 Check condition of stored produce and remove damaged produce and containers from storage facility 4.5 Clean storage facility and packing containers |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCPHT205A Carry out post-harvest operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
