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Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities

Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBAC317
State Code
ODU57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare equipment and resources for crop harvesting, determine crop readiness for harvest and harvest a crop safely and efficiently.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for 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 apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to harvest agricultural crops
  • 1.1 Determine requirements for work according to harvest strategy and crop production plan
  • 1.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, check, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Complete pre-harvest treatments to crop according to harvest strategy and crop production plan
  • 1.5 Sample crop for moisture content and report to supervisor to assess timing of harvest
  • 1.6 Identify hygiene requirements for the crop and paddock according to harvest strategy, standards and storage plan
2. Prepare the harvesting equipment
  • 2.1 Clean harvesting machinery and equipment or technology according to hygiene, biosecurity and fire mitigation standards
  • 2.2 Assess and service machinery and equipment and make adjustments and repairs as required and according to manufacturer specifications
  • 2.3 Record maintenance and servicing activities according to procedures
3. Harvest crops
  • 3.1 Harvest crop according to harvest strategy for each paddock,
  • 3.2 Operate harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment efficiently for conditions to ensure fire prevention measures are implemented
  • 3.3 Maintain equipment hygiene and biosecurity procedures during crop harvest
  • 3.4 Check and adjust harvester and ancillary equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation
4. Complete harvesting operations
  • 4.1 Clean and store equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment according to hygiene and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.2 Apply treatments to crop according to harvest strategy
  • 4.3 Dispose waste according to workplace and environmental procedures
  • 4.4 Ensure harvesting equipment or technology is moved between sites and on public property according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.5 Maintain records and documentation of harvest according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS87 AHCBAC308 Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities Unit of competency