Unit of competency Outline
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Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products
Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER407
AHCPER407
State Code
BAO58
BAO58
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design harvesting and storage systems for products to meet year round supply of fresh and stored produce. It requires the ability to determine harvesting and storage system requirements, identify requirements for maintaining optimum condition of permaculture products and preparing a harvesting and storage plan.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.This unit 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.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. Determine harvesting and storage system requirements
- 1.1 Define the range and type of permaculture products to be harvested and stored and negotiate needs and budgets with client
- 1.2 Determine seasonal requirements for products
- 1.3 Define optimum harvesting, processing and storage techniques for the products
- 1.4 Determine opportunities and constraints in respect to site location, cost and layout of storage facilities
2. Identify requirements for maintaining optimum condition of permaculture products
- 2.1 Carry out research to determine maintenance requirements of products
- 2.2 Describe treatment requirements for products
- 2.3 Determine appropriate preservation techniques and processes for products
- 2.4 Describe preparation requirements for storage of products
3. Prepare harvesting and storage plan
- 3.1 Describe growing and harvesting schedule and quantities in the harvest and storage plan
- 3.2 Set out layout of storage area in the harvest and storage plan
- 3.3 Record the requirements for treatment, preparation and preservation of products in the harvest and storage plan
4. Complete plan for harvesting and storage system
- 4.1 Evaluate training needs for the harvesting and storage system
- 4.2 Present the harvesting and storage system plan to client or team
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFB77 | AHCPER423 | Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA9 | AHC42116 | Certificate IV in Permaculture | Qualification |