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Implement a post-harvest program

Implement a post-harvest program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT313
State Code
OCT63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050101 - Agricultural Science
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a post-harvest program for horticultural crops.The unit applies to individuals who implement a post-harvest program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for implementation of post-harvest operations
  • 1.1 Identify post-harvest operations to be performed and requirements of the program
  • 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to post-harvest operations requirements, and check for safe operation
  • 1.3 Identify the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and food safety requirements applicable to crop under cultivation
2. Coordinate post-harvest work
  • 2.1 Identify work team and coordinate tasks
  • 2.2 Undertake post-harvest operations according to post harvest program requirements
  • 2.3 Follow site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
3. Implement post-harvest treatments
  • 3.1 Grade and label produce according to client specifications
  • 3.2 Identify and dispose of produce that does not meet client specifications or workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Select post-harvest treatments according to harvested produce requirements
  • 3.4 Confirm timing, rate, application method, environmental requirements and handling techniques conform to the requirements of the harvested produce
  • 3.5 Confirm post-harvest practices meet workplace requirements and minimise damage to produce
  • 3.6 Clean, maintain and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
  • 3.7 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
4. Implement hazardous waste disposal guidelines
  • 4.1 Review waste disposal requirements and determine operational tasks
  • 4.2 Monitor collection and disposal of waste according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Report conditions likely to impact on business viability
5. Implement packing and presentation requirements of produce
  • 5.1 Review packing and presentation specification requirements, and determine operational tasks
  • 5.2 Monitor and adjust packing and presentation processes
  • 5.3 Record packing and presentation processes
6. Implement storage requirements of produce
  • 6.1 Review storage specification requirements, and determine operational tasks
  • 6.2 Monitor storage processes and facilities
  • 6.3 Record storage processes and conditions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ47 AHCPHT303 Implement a post-harvest program Unit of competency