Assessment Requirements for AHCBAC506 Manage the harvest of crops

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCBAC506 Manage the harvest of crops

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

plan and implement harvesting operations, including amendment of these during the operation itself

organise and schedule the maintenance of plant and equipment

establish processes or strategies, procedures and controls for crop harvesting

demonstrate correct use of technology to improve efficiency

interpret, analyse and extract information from a range of sources and discussions

assess potential yields

negotiate and arrange contracts and agreements

explain, and deliver instructions about the plans and scheduling of the harvest operations to both staff and contractors, as well as suppliers, customers, and neighbours

observe, identify and react appropriately to environmental implications and work health and safety hazards

estimate crop yield and value and monitor for harvest readiness

plan for the resources that will be required for harvest

negotiate insurance and equipment supply contracts

develop risk management procedures for work health and safety, climate and fire risk

organise for the logistics of the harvesting operation including harvesting, storage and delivery

keep grain batches separate and monitor for pests or spoilage

implement work health and safety policies in the context of the work team

implement enterprise biosecurity policies

implement enterprise environmental sustainability practices.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

capability and use of harvesting equipment

role of technology in improving efficiency

crop measurement techniques and parameters

market information and sources

contracting requirements for crop insurance

management of the moisture content of crops, including drying and aeration

storage options and local storage availability

bushfire prevention and control legislation

bushfire prevention and control strategies and equipment

contact details for local fire services

weather conditions which may affect the harvest

relevant legislation and regulations relating to WHS, contractor engagement, chemical use and application, and vehicle and plant use

environmental controls and codes of practice applicable to the business and to the harvesting operations

sound management practices and processes to minimise noise, odours, and debris from the harvesting operations

enterprise biosecurity policies and environmental sustainability practices.

Assessment Conditions

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72