Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:05 AM AWST
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Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
Harvest horticultural crops mechanically
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT304A
AHCPHT304A
State Code
D7187
D7187
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/12/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
02/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of operating machinery to harvest horticultural crops and defines the standard required to: operate horticultural harvesting machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; conduct pre- and post-operational checks; perform minor maintenance and fault-finding; and record work activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare machinery for use
- 1.1. Select and use appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE).
- 1.2. Conduct routine pre-operational checks and housekeeping tasks.
- 1.3. Replace and/or report damaged or worn components.
- 1.4. Identify and report potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards.
- 1.5. Identify and report potential environmental implications.
- 1.6. Attach ancillary equipment and check for correct operation.
2. Operate machinery and equipment
- 2.1. Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner.
- 2.2. Operate machinery according to task requirements, conditions and manufacturer operating guidelines.
- 2.3. Monitor machinery performance and efficiency and make adjustments as required.
- 2.4. Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment.
3. Complete work
- 3.1. Follow shutdown procedures.
- 3.2. Complete operational records.
- 3.3. Carry out routine operator servicing.
- 3.4. Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mechanical harvesting may include:
machinery and equipment used in harvesting root and leafy vegetables and tree crops, including fruits and nuts.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Mechanical harvesting may include:
machinery and equipment used in harvesting root and leafy vegetables and tree crops, including fruits and nuts.
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:
operate horticultural harvesting machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
conduct pre and post operational checks
perform minor maintenance and fault-finding
record work activities.
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:
operate horticultural harvesting machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner
conduct pre and post operational checks
perform minor maintenance and fault-finding
record work activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3504 | RTE3030A | Harvest horticultural crops mechanically | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT26 | AHCPHT304 | Harvest horticultural crops mechanically | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D472 | AHC30610 | Certificate III in Production Horticulture | Qualification |