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Carry out post-harvest operations

Carry out post-harvest operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT205
State Code
BAL86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine post-harvest operations on a horticultural enterprise.It applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.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. Prepare for postharvest operations
  • 1.1 Identify post-harvest treatments and operations to be performed and client specifications
  • 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.4 Comply with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and food safety requirements applicable to crop under cultivation
  • 1.5 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
2. Transport harvested produce
  • 2.1 Transport produce from field to post-harvest processing or storage area with care
  • 2.2 Maintain temperature of harvested produce at levels set by industry and enterprise work procedures
  • 2.3 Maintain containers and other materials and equipment
3. Grade, label, treat, weigh and pack produce
  • 3.1 Grade and label produce according to client specifications
  • 3.2 Apply post-harvest treatments to produce
  • 3.3 Identify quality parameters of produce and specifications for packaging materials, containers, filling techniques and labelling
  • 3.4 Select packaging materials and containers for specific produce
  • 3.5 Weigh filled containers, record weight and repack to correct weight
  • 3.6 Use correct filling techniques for specific containers and produce
  • 3.7 Apply wraps and lids and label containers according to client specifications
4. Store produce in a facility
  • 4.1 Place containers onto pallets or racks to ensure stability and optimum airflow
  • 4.2 Transport to and arrange pallets or racks in storage facility
  • 4.3 Read storage facility monitoring gauges and report abnormal readings
  • 4.4 Check condition of stored produce and remove damaged produce and containers from storage facility
  • 4.5 Clean storage facility and packing containers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7180 AHCPHT205A Carry out postharvest operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT75 AHCPHT218 Carry out post-harvest operations Unit of competency