Unit of competency Outline
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Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems
Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER333
AHCPER333
State Code
OFC42
OFC42
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems, including thinning, spacing, selective harvesting, training, summer and winter pruning, hedging, skirting, topping and trimming.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources, and complete routine activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for maintenance and harvesting of permaculture crops
- 1.1 Identify site requirements and crop maintenance program
- 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery
- 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
- 1.4 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, and implement controls
- 1.5 Select, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment
2. Maintain permaculture crops
- 2.1 Implement maintenance tasks according to crop maintenance program
- 2.2 Instruct and monitor work team on required maintenance operations
- 2.3 Ensure tasks are undertaken according to work health and safety requirements and environmental considerations
- 2.4 Monitor maintenance of crop, and implement corrective action to maintain standards
- 2.5 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout maintenance operations
3. Harvest permaculture crops
- 3.1 Implement harvesting tasks according to crop maintenance program
- 3.2 Instruct and monitor work team on required harvesting operations
- 3.3 Ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements, and observe environmental considerations
- 3.4 Monitor harvesting of crop, and implement corrective action to maintain standards
- 3.5 Maintain a clean and safe work area throughout harvesting operations
4. Complete maintenance and harvesting activities
- 4.1 Manage waste material according to maintenance and harvesting plan and workplace procedures
- 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
- 4.3 Record maintenance and harvesting operations outcomes
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT09 | AHCPER305 | Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA5 | AHC33822 | Certificate III in Permaculture | Qualification |