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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
AHCPER423
State Code
OFB77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine requirements for optimum conditions and plan for harvesting and storage of produce to meet year-round supply of fresh and stored products from a permaculture system.The 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.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit where permaculture produce used for human consumption is handled, processed or distributed. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine harvesting and storage system requirements
  • 1.1 Determine range and type of produce to be harvested and stored with stakeholders
  • 1.2 Determine seasonal requirements for produce
  • 1.3 Define optimum harvesting, processing and storage techniques for produce
  • 1.4 Determine resource requirements for harvesting and storage system
2. Identify requirements for maintaining optimum condition of permaculture products
  • 2.1 Determine maintenance requirements of stored produce
  • 2.2 Identify treatment requirements for produce
  • 2.3 Determine preservation techniques and processes for produce
  • 2.4 Identify preparation requirements for storage of produce
3. Prepare harvesting and storage plan
  • 3.1 Estimate volumes of produce to be harvested and stored
  • 3.2 Prepare a seasonal schedule of produce to be harvested and stored
  • 3.3 Select treatment, preparation and preservation methods for produce
  • 3.4 Design method and layout of storage area for produce
  • 3.5 Document a harvesting and storage plan
4. Present harvesting and storage system to stakeholders
  • 4.1 Assess and plan training needs for harvesting and storage plan with stakeholders
  • 4.2 Compile plans, designs and schedules into a harvesting and storage system
  • 4.3 Present the harvesting and storage system to stakeholders for approval
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO58 AHCPER407 Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJA4 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BJA2 AHC42122 Certificate IV in Permaculture Qualification