This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to program grading equipment to identify key characteristics of fresh produce, and sort accordingly.This unit applies to individuals who operate mechanical and computer-based technology to sort fresh fruit and vegetables according to key characteristics, including size, weight, density, quality or colour.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.