Unit of competency Outline
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Handle and move mushroom boxes
Handle and move mushroom boxes
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT206A
AHCPHT206A
State Code
D7181
D7181
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit covers the process of working in the mushroom industry and specifies the outcomes required to handle and move mushroom boxes as part of the post-harvest process on a mushroom farm and defines the standard required to: carry out an inventory of mushroom boxes; supply appropriate quantities of empty boxes to mushroom pickers in a number of picking rooms; collect filled boxes at a rate and in a manner that ensure the continued smooth flow of picking and packing work and that do not impede the movement of other traffic in the area; handle filled boxes in such a way that mushroom quality is maintained and record coolroom air and mushroom pulp temperatures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Distribute boxes for filling to picking rooms.
- 1.1. Materials, tools and equipment appropriate to the task being undertaken are selected, assembled where required, and positioned.
- 1.2. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on materials, tools and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and farm procedures.
- 1.3. Empty boxes are distributed to pickers in a timely and efficient manner to ensure smooth flow of picking work.
- 1.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing are selected and used.
- 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and hazards associated with the tasks are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 1.6. Site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements are applied and followed as required by farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
- 1.7. All work is performed in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to farm procedures and supervisor instructions.
2. Collect and move filled boxes.
- 2.1. Collection of filled boxes is coordinated with delivery of empty boxes to minimise trolley trips and ensure smooth flow of picking work.
- 2.2. Filled boxes are stacked on trolleys to the recommended height.
- 2.3. Stacked trolleys are moved from picking rooms safely and with consideration for other traffic flow in the area.
- 2.4. Filled boxes are handled carefully to ensure mushroom quality is maintained.
- 2.5. Filled boxes are moved in a timely and efficient manner to ensure smooth flow of packing and loading work.
- 2.6. Filled boxes are stacked in coolroom according to farm procedures.
- 2.7. Coolroom air and mushroom pulp temperatures are recorded according to farm procedures.
- 2.8. Variations from expected or required ranges of temperature or any other anomalies observed are reported to supervisor and remedial action is taken as directed.
3. Finalise tasks
- 3.1. Trolleys and other equipment are checked, cleaned and returned to store area or positioned for work for next shift.
- 3.2. Where required, faulty items are reported to supervisor for repair or replacement.
- 3.3. Daily work records are completed legibly and accurately according to farm procedures.
- 3.4. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought, and any required improvements are noted for future action.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Packaging materials may include:
boxes and cartons
bulk bins
customised packaging
net bags
pre-packs
trays
crates.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Packaging materials may include:
boxes and cartons
bulk bins
customised packaging
net bags
pre-packs
trays
crates.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out an inventory of mushroom boxes
supply appropriate quantities of empty boxes to mushroom pickers in a number of picking rooms
collect filled boxes at a rate and in a manner that ensure the continued smooth flow of picking and packing work and that do not impede the movement of other traffic in the area
handle filled boxes in such a way that mushroom quality is maintained
record coolroom air and mushroom pulp temperatures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out an inventory of mushroom boxes
supply appropriate quantities of empty boxes to mushroom pickers in a number of picking rooms
collect filled boxes at a rate and in a manner that ensure the continued smooth flow of picking and packing work and that do not impede the movement of other traffic in the area
handle filled boxes in such a way that mushroom quality is maintained
record coolroom air and mushroom pulp temperatures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6216 | RTE2031A | Handle and move mushroom boxes | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS81 | AHCPHT206 | Handle and move mushroom boxes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |