Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations
Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU209
SFIAQU209
State Code
OAS49
OAS49
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out various treatments and storage of cultured or held stock ready for transport off-farm. The unit applies to individuals who perform a range of routine post-harvest tasks, including grading, packing and storage of stock, in an aquaculture setting under the direction of a supervisor.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences may be required if operating vehicles or vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for on-farm post-harvest handling
- 1.1 Receive and confirm supervisor instructions for product specifications
- 1.2 Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
- 1.3 Operate equipment according to workplace procedures
2. Grade and label stock
- 2.1 Perform workplace personal hygiene and equipment sanitation procedures for handling stock
- 2.2 Handle stock to minimise damage or stress to stock according to workplace and food safety procedures
- 2.3 Identify and remove stock that does not meet workplace quality specifications
- 2.4 Grade and label stock according to customer requirements and supervisor instructions
3. Pack produce
- 3.1 Organise packaging materials and containers according to customer requirements and supervisor instructions
- 3.2 Pack containers with product according to instructions and food safety procedures
- 3.3 Apply wraps and lids and label correctly according to industry and customer requirements
4. Store produce ready for transport
- 4.1 Place containers on pallets and ensure stability and maximum air flow
- 4.2 Arrange pallets in storage facility according to supervisor instructions
- 4.3 Read monitoring gauges in storage facility and check condition of stored product on a regular basis, and report abnormal conditions to supervisor
- 4.4 Remove damaged product and broken containers from the storage facility using safe work practices
- 4.5 Control pests and clean containers according to workplace procedures
5. Finalise and review post-harvest activities
- 5.1 Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to health and safety and environmental requirements and workplace procedures
- 5.2 Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
- 5.3 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9246 | SFIAQUA215B | Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI8 | SFI20119 | Certificate II in Aquaculture | Qualification |