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Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting

Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT317
State Code
OCS64
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
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate crop harvesting activities, including preparing, coordinating and monitoring harvest activities, monitoring crop quality during harvest and delivering crop.The unit applies to individuals who coordinate horticultural crop harvesting under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for crop harvesting
  • 1.1 Confirm crop to be harvested and the requirements and procedures to assure crop quality
  • 1.2 Determine crop maturity utilising specification charts, aids or devices and according to client, workplace and industry quality assurance specifications
  • 1.3 Identify suitable weather conditions for picking according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Select required tools, equipment and machinery according to harvest requirements, and check for safe operation
  • 1.5 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with crop harvesting, and minimise impact
  • 1.6 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task
2. Coordinate harvesting activities
  • 2.1 Inform seasonal labour of the harvest plan and strategy
  • 2.2 Assign daily work tasks to harvest staff
  • 2.3 Confirm work program allows for contingencies caused by weather or other interruptions
  • 2.4 Monitor the harvest and coordinate changes to work activities where required
3. Monitor crop quality throughout harvest
  • 3.1 Confirm harvesting procedures and the harvested crop comply with specifications
  • 3.2 Confirm crop is handled in a way that minimises damage
  • 3.3 Confirm crop sorting and grading complies with specifications
  • 3.4 Minimise post-harvest deterioration in crop storage according to enterprise work procedures
  • 3.5 Transport the crop with minimum damage
  • 3.6 Calculate and record picking tallies or harvest yields
4. Deliver crop to specified destination
  • 4.1Confirm delivery details, including quantity, timing and destination
  • 4.2 Deliver crop with damage levels that are within specifications
  • 4.3 Confirm crop complies with client, workplace and industry quality assurance specifications
  • 4.4 Complete delivery documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP24 AHCPHT310 Coordinate horticultural crop harvesting Unit of competency