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Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program

Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT411
State Code
OCT50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for harvesting, and coordinate and complete a horticultural crop harvesting program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to implementing and monitoring a horticultural crop harvesting program. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for harvesting
  • 1.1 Assess and record crop maturity and quality
  • 1.2 Undertake pre-harvest treatments for control and eradication of pests
  • 1.3 Determine harvesting resource requirements
  • 1.4 Estimate best time to harvest crop
2. Coordinate the harvest strategy
  • 2.1 Implement harvesting operations according to customer requirements, weather, equipment and staff availability
  • 2.2 Coordinate and monitor equipment operation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
  • 2.3 Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace, and implement control measures to manage risks according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.4 Consider the environmental implications of the crop harvesting program
  • 2.5 Incorporate sustainability and biosecurity practices into the crop harvesting program
  • 2.6 Document the crop harvesting program and schedule of activities
3. Complete harvest operation
  • 3.1 Communicate the crop harvesting program and schedule of activities to staff
  • 3.2 Locate storage resources to meet program requirements
  • 3.3 Determine strategies for drying crops where necessary
  • 3.4 Monitor work to ensure that crop is graded, packed and stored according to workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Evaluate harvesting operations and outcomes against crop harvesting program
  • 3.6 Provide feedback on performance to personnel under supervision
  • 3.7 Review and document crop quality, pre-harvest treatments and outcomes of harvest to identify opportunities for improvements in performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT81 AHCPHT404 Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program Unit of competency