Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:52 PM AWST
22/07/2026 9:52 PM AWST
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Harvest seed crops
Harvest seed crops
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSDP304A
AHCSDP304A
State Code
WE642
WE642
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This Unit covers the process of harvesting seed crops and defines the standard required to: complete pre and post operational checks on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment; perform routine safety; service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment; sample crops to assess moisture content and maturity/ripeness of the crop; handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment; monitor efficiency of harvesting equipment and make adjustments to height and other settings and transport; clean and store harvesting equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to harvest seed crops
- 1.1 Requirements for the work to be undertaken, method and order of harvesting is interpreted from the harvest strategy and confirmed with the supervisor.
- 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented for the harvesting operation.
- 1.3 Personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- 1.4 The environmental impacts of harvesting the crop are identified and action taken where required.
- 1.5 Windrowing/swathing is completed to the standard required.
- 1.6 Crop is sampled for moisture content to assess timing of harvest.
- 1.7 The hygiene standards for the crop and the paddock are identified from the harvest strategy and/or the crop storage plan.
2. Prepare the harvesting equipment
- 2.1 Harvesting machinery and other equipment are cleaned of pests and other contaminants to maintain crop and paddock hygiene standards, as required by the harvest strategy.
- 2.2 All machinery and equipment are serviced, assessed for reliability, adjusted for harvesting conditions and appropriate parts are replaced to ensure reliability during the harvest.
- 2.3 All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work are disposed of safely and in line with environmental guidelines.
- 2.4 All maintenance and servicing is documented according to the requirements of the organisation.
3. Harvest crops
- 3.1 The harvest strategy is followed and completed for each paddock.
- 3.2 Personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained for harvesting.
- 3.3 Harvesting machinery and ancillary equipment is operated in a safe manner and at speeds to suit crop conditions.
- 3.4 Cleanliness and purity of the harvested product is maximised by maintaining the hygiene of all surfaces that come into contact with the crop.
- 3.5 The quality of product is optimised by continually checking and, where necessary, adjusting the harvester and ancillary equipment, including their height and other settings.
- 3.6 Fire prevention measures are taken as outlined and described in the harvest strategy.
4. Complete harvesting operations
- 4.1 Equipment is cleaned in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- 4.2 Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored to minimise damage and to maximise hygiene according to manufacturer’s specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- 4.3 Insecticides are applied as required by the organisation and the harvest strategy.
- 4.4 All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the maintenance and servicing work are disposed of safely and according to environmental requirements.
- 4.5 Harvesting equipment is moved between sites and on public roads in compliance with legislation including hygiene requirements.
- 4.6 All required records and documentation are completed accurately and promptly in accordance with enterprise requirements.
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Harvested cropsmay include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.
Harvesting machinery and equipment may include:
clover harvesters
harvesters
field bins
augers
trucks.
Harvested cropsmay include:
wheat and coarse grains
cotton
grain legumes
oilseeds
temperate pastures
tropical pastures
vegetables and other horticultural seed crops.
Harvesting machinery and equipment may include:
clover harvesters
harvesters
field bins
augers
trucks.
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:
complete pre and post operational checks on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment
perform routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment
sample crops to assess moisture content and maturity/ripeness of the crop
handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment
monitor efficiency of harvesting equipment and make adjustments to height and other settings
transport, clean and store harvesting equipment.
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.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
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:
complete pre and post operational checks on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment
perform routine safety, service and maintenance procedures on tools, harvesting machinery and equipment
sample crops to assess moisture content and maturity/ripeness of the crop
handle and manoeuvre harvesting equipment
monitor efficiency of harvesting equipment and make adjustments to height and other settings
transport, clean and store harvesting equipment.
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.
Method of assessment
This Unit should be assessed together with core Units and other Units of Competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP22 | AHCSDP304 | Harvest seed crops | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J269 | AHC33412 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |