Unit of competency Outline
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Harvest seed crops
Harvest seed crops
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDP304
AHCSDP304
State Code
BAP22
BAP22
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest seed crops. It applies to workers on properties where commercial seed production is undertaken. Workers operate with some judgement and discretion and work would normally be carried out under minimal supervision within enterprise requirements and procedures.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to harvest seed crops
- 1.1 Confirm harvest requirements
- 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls for the harvesting operation
- 1.3 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 1.4 Identify the environmental impacts of harvesting the crop and take action
- 1.5 Sample crop for moisture content to assess timing of harvest
- 1.6 Identify from the harvest strategy or the crop storage plan the hygiene standards for the crop and the paddock
2. Prepare the harvesting equipment
- 2.1 Clean harvesting machinery and other equipmentof pests and other contaminants to maintain crop and paddock hygiene standards
- 2.2 Assess machinery and equipment for reliability
- 2.3 Service, adjust and replace parts of machinery and equipment for harvesting conditions
- 2.4 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work
- 2.5 Document all maintenance and servicing according to the requirements of the organisation
3. Harvest crops
- 3.1 Follow and complete the harvest strategy for each paddock
- 3.2 Operate harvesting machinery at speeds to suit crop conditions
- 3.3 Maintain the hygiene of all surfaces that come into contact with the crop
- 3.4 Check and adjust the harvester height and other settings
- 3.5 Take fire prevention measures as described in the harvest strategy
4. Complete harvesting operations
- 4.1 Clean equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, organisational procedures and regulations
- 4.2 Clean and store attachments and other ancillary equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulations
- 4.3 Apply insecticides as required by the harvest strategy
- 4.4 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work
- 4.5 Move harvesting equipment in compliance with legislation that includes hygiene requirements
- 4.6 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE642 | AHCSDP304A | Harvest seed crops | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF3 | AHC33416 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |