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Support horticultural crop harvesting

Support horticultural crop harvesting

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT214
State Code
OBJ59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support horticultural crop harvesting, including preparing equipment for harvesting, harvesting crops and transporting crops.The unit applies to individuals who support horticultural crop harvesting under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy or accountability for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for harvest
  • 1.1 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.2 Recognise workplace hazards and report safety concerns
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task and workplace safety requirements
2. Harvest the crop
  • 2.1 Estimate readiness of crop for picking according to supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Apply harvesting processes that minimise crop damage
  • 2.3 Carry out basic sorting and grading according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Clean and maintain harvesting tools, equipment and machinery according to industry standards
  • 2.5 Report harvesting problems to supervisor
3. Transport the crop
  • 3.1 Use safe manual handling when handling containers
  • 3.2 Move and stack containers to minimise damage to the crop
  • 3.3 Maintain temperature of the harvested crop
  • 3.4 Transport harvested crop to the processing or storage area
  • 3.5 Maintain containers in good working order according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO07 AHCPHT203 Support horticultural crop harvesting Unit of competency