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Support horticultural crop harvesting

Support horticultural crop harvesting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT203
State Code
BAO07
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to pick crops and perform related tasks such as routine estimation of crop readiness for harvest, basic sorting, bunching and grading, and transportation of the crop from the field.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare equipment for harvesting
  • 1.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.2 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.3 Use and maintained personal protective equipment (PPE)
2. Harvest the crop
  • 2.1 Ensure harvesting procedures minimise crop and plant damage
  • 2.2 Carry out basic sorting and grading
  • 2.3 Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery
  • 2.4 Report harvesting problems
3. Transport the crop
  • 3.1 Use safe manual handling when handling containers
  • 3.2 Move and stack containers to minimise damage to the crop
  • 3.3 Maintain temperature of the harvested crop
  • 3.4 Transport the crop from the field to the processing or storage area
  • 3.5 Maintain containers in good working order
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7178 AHCPHT203A Support horticultural crop harvesting Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ59 AHCPHT214 Support horticultural crop harvesting Unit of competency