AHCORG101 Support organic production

Release: 1

AHCORG101 Support organic production

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support livestock and plant based organic production.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under close supervision. 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

Organic Production (ORG)

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 materials, tools and equipment for organic production work	1.1 Identify required materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions 1.2 Conduct checks for serviceability on all materials, tools and equipment and report insufficient or faulty items 1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials and minimise damage to self, load and vehicle 1.4 Select, check and fit suitable personal protective clothing and equipment before work 1.5 Identify and report work health and safety hazards
2. Undertake organic production work as directed	2.1 Follow instructions and directions and seek clarification when necessary 2.2 Undertake work in an environmentally appropriate manner and according to workplace information and principles of organic agriculture 2.3 Follow site quarantine, biosecurity protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are as required by enterprise guidelines 2.4 Meet enterprise’s food safety requirements where appropriate 2.5 Interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner 2.6 Follow enterprise policies and procedures for workplace practices and handling and disposal of materials 2.7 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines 2.8 Maintain a clean and safe work site while working
3. Handle materials and equipment	3.1 Store waste material produced during work in a designated area according to supervisor instructions 3.2 Handle and transport materials, tools and equipment according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines
4. Clean up on completion of work	4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 4.3 Report work outcomes

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 AHCORG101A Support organic production.

Links

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