Unit of competency Outline

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Handle and move mushroom boxes

Handle and move mushroom boxes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT219
State Code
OCT74
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and move mushroom boxes, including distributing empty boxes, collecting and moving filled boxes, and finalising handing and moving tasks.The unit applies to individuals who handle and move mushroom boxes under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Distribute boxes for filling to picking rooms
  • 1.1 Select, assemble and position materials, trolleys, tools and equipment appropriate for handling and moving mushroom boxes
  • 1.2 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on trolleys, tools and equipment
  • 1.3 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
  • 1.4 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report to supervisor
  • 1.5 Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with work, and minimise impact
  • 1.6 Distribute empty boxes to pickers in a timely and efficient manner
2. Collect and move filled boxes
  • 2.1 Coordinate collection of filled boxes with delivery of empty boxes
  • 2.2 Stack filled boxes on trolleys to the recommended height
  • 2.3 Move stacked trolleys safely from picking rooms and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area
  • 2.4 Transfer and stack filled boxes into cool room using safe work practices
  • 2.5 Record cool room air and mushroom pulp temperatures
  • 2.6 Report variations of temperature and anomalies, and take remedial action according to supervisor instructions
3. Finalise tasks
  • 3.1 Clean and return trolleys, tools and equipment to required location
  • 3.2 Identify and report unserviceable trolleys, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete daily work records legibly and accurately
  • 3.4 Report work outcomes and seek feedback on performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS81 AHCPHT206 Handle and move mushroom boxes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJR9 AHC20324 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification
BGG4 AHC20320 Certificate II in Production Horticulture Qualification