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Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program

Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT404
State Code
BAT81
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor of a horticultural crop harvesting program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for harvesting
  • 1.1 Assess and record crop maturity and quality
  • 1.2 Estimate best time to harvest crop
  • 1.3 Undertake pre-harvest treatments for control and eradication of pests
  • 1.4 Determine harvesting resource requirements and estimate when to harvest
2. Coordinate the harvest strategy
  • 2.1 Implement harvesting operations according to customer requirements, weather, equipment and staff availability
  • 2.2 Coordinate and monitor equipment operation for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
  • 2.3 Identify and control hazards
3. Complete harvest operation
  • 3.1 Locate storage resources
  • 3.2 Determine strategies for drying crops if necessary
  • 3.3 Monitor work to ensure that crop is graded, packed and stored according to enterprise requirements
  • 3.4 Evaluate harvesting operations and outcomes against harvest strategy
  • 3.5 Provide feedback on performance to personnel under supervision
  • 3.6 Document crop quality, pre-harvest treatments and outcomes of harvest for continual analysis and effective planning management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7196 AHCPHT404A Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT50 AHCPHT411 Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program Unit of competency