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Carry out post-harvest operations

Carry out post-harvest operations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPHT218
State Code
OCT75
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out post-harvest operations, including preparing for post-harvest operations, transporting, packing and storing harvested produce.The unit applies to individuals who carry out post-harvest operations under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for post-harvest operations
  • 1.1 Identify post-harvest treatments, operations to be performed and client specifications with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery according to post-harvest operations requirements
  • 1.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.4 Identify the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and food safety requirements applicable to crop under cultivation
  • 1.5 Identify site quarantine protocols and farm and personal hygiene requirements
2. Transport harvested produce
  • 2.1 Transport produce to post-harvest processing or storage area
  • 2.2 Maintain required temperature of harvested produce
  • 2.3 Maintain containers, materials and equipment in good working order according to workplace requirements
3. Grade, label, treat, weigh and pack produce
  • 3.1 Grade and label produce according to client specifications
  • 3.2 Apply post-harvest treatments according to produce requirements
  • 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 required 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 and arrange pallets or racks in storage facility
  • 4.3 Read storage facility monitoring gauges, and report abnormal readings to supervisor
  • 4.4 Check condition of stored produce, and remove damaged produce and containers from storage facility
  • 4.5 Clean storage facility and packing containers
  • 4.6 Record and report post-harvest operations according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL86 AHCPHT205 Carry out post-harvest operations Unit of competency