Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves overseeing the harvesting of cultured or held stock , basic post -harvest activities and transportation off the facility. It covers conveying information, selecting equipment and method of operation, monitoring stock being harvested and, where required, some post-harvest operations. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit has application for harvest and post-harvest activities only. Processing activities, such as cooking, gill gutting, scaling, filleting, shucking, peeling or heading are covered in seafood processing units. The humane killing or slaughter of livestock is covered by RTE3134A Slaughter livestock. The preparation and packing of livestock for off-facility transport is covered by SFISTOR204A Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport. Coordination of staff is covered by RTE3704A Coordinate worksite activities. Licences may be required if :
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including occupational health and safety (OHS ) guidelines , food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures , and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and organise for basic harvest and post-harvest activities |
1.1. Harvest specifications are interpreted and confirmed with senior personnel. 1.2. Availability of suitable stock for harvest is confirmed. 1.3. Resource requirements for harvest are determined and arranged. 1.4. Risk factors which could affect the quality of stock during harvest are identified and plans made to minimise risk. 1.5. Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability and repaired. 1.6. Stock transport and holding arrangements are confirmed with operators. |
2. Undertake harvest |
2.1. Equipment is positioned, calibrated and operated. 2.2. Harvesting activities are monitored to ensure consistency with harvest specifications and minimal stock stress or damage. 2.3. Harvest quantity, quality and size are confirmed and records prepared. 2.4. Harvested stock is confirmed as complying with customer quality specifications . |
3. Undertake on-farm post-harvest activities |
3.1. On-farm post-harvest activities are monitored to ensure consistency with harvest specifications. 3.2. Transport (off-farm) of dead or live stock is arranged and packing monitored to ensure minimal stock stress or damage. 3.3. Labels and documentation are prepared and attached to transport containers according to client specifications. 3.4. Containers for pick-up are checked and counted. 3.5. Shipment is collected and shipment report given to senior personnel. 3.6. Storage facilities for product are maintained. |
4. Supervise follow-up activities and review operations |
4.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared. 4.2. Relevant harvest and post-harvest data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 4.3. Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of harvest and post-harvest, and recommendations made for improvements. 4.4. Options for improving efficiency through mechanisation or automation of process or activity, and use of specialised contract staff are researched and presented to senior personnel as potential improvements. 4.5. Staff are given feedback on their work performance. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Literacy skills used for :
Numeracy skills used for :
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace while harvest and post-harvest activities are underway or in a simulated environment. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed holistically with RTE3704A Coordinate worksite activities, and other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Cultured or held stock may include: |
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Basic post -harvest activities may include: |
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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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Food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Harvest specifications may include: |
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Resource requirements may include: |
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Risk factors may include: |
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Quality specifications may include: |
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Live stock may include: |
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Labels and documentation may include: |
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Shipment report may include: |
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Storage facilities may include: |
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Condition report may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Aquaculture operations |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |